Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro User Manual

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Experiment with all of your targets in the ALL METALS mode. Notice that the target can be held still above the coil and still cause your detector to e

The first question that comes to mind is: Where to detect? Well, most pro detectorists got their start hunting parks, swimming areas, or steelyards. I

This may seem a little confusing at first; but, with practice, you will tune into the good signals and separate them from the faint non-repeatable sig

3. Operator's Expertise: The more you practice with your Bounty Hunter the more likely you will tune in to your detector and begin to find deeper

HeadphonesOne of the most important accessory items is a good set of headphones. Headphones not only increase your battery life, but also assist in el

7.25" and 8" CoilsThe 7.25" or 8" Coils are versatile and can be applied in all types of hunting. They are not as specialized as t

My recommendation: Whenever coin-shooting or relic hunting, wear a hunting pouch and help clean up the environment of all the trash metal you dig. Thi

Part II.TREASURE AND HOW TO FIND IT! USING YOUR BOUNTY HUNTER METAL DETECTORBy Mickey CochranDISCLAIMER: The Author, Publisher, and Manufacturer of Bo

1. Trashy Areas: Because of the many pull-tabs in trash-ladened areas, it's usually best to hunt in the NOTCH or AUTO NOTCH mode. The reason bein

AUTO NOTCH MODE:The AUTO NOTCH can be used if you do not want to go through the trouble of manually adjusting for pull-tab elimination on the DISC/NO

TABLE OF CONTENTSAn Introduction to the Hobby of Metal Detecting 4An Overview of the Bounty Hunter Metal Detecting Line 6Air Testing Your Metal Detect

On occasion, digging medium tones may prove worthwhile. For instance, if you're hunting the outfield of a ball field, there is some likelihood th

Quick Draw and Sharp Shooter _ Set the unit in the ALL METALS mode of operation. When encountering black sand or wet salt conditions, expect the unit

Hopefully, in other circumstances, you may find that an empty lot or a farmer's field exists where the historical event took place. Remember, hav

But, there is a good reason why it is so necessary to hunt in the ALL METALS mode. For instance, if a cache is hidden in a metal box, the detector wil

With determination and an unquenchable desire to absorb any knowledge related to metal detecting, I've found the hobby to be far more rewarding.

Now here's the dividing line, whenever you're focusing on detecting nickels and gold rings, you would have to turn the variable control comp

If you are looking for targets or coins that are older, you will more likely find them deeper and not on the surface-therefore, using your Blanker wil

Heavily Trashed AreasAlways remember that many good targets are located directly next to a trash object. When this occurs, the detector will not be ab

Audio & Visual References/What to Listen and Watch ForUsually when a target emits all three tones in the DISC mode, it's not worth digging. E

Note: There are times when a nickel reading will be foil, usually denser or balled up. We all are "foiled by foil" in our hunting pursuits;

How To Set Up Your Detector for Relic Hunting 39Modes of Operation 42Applying Your Choices for Mode of Operation 43Operating in the First Position &qu

METER MAINTENANCE For Analog Meter Systems(Excludes All Digital Readouts)The main problem with analog meters is that they can easily build up a static

6. Sharp trash metal can be cleared out of play areas or swimming areas for further safety.7. Lost equipment parts can be recovered: tractors, lawnmow

..TREASURE HUNTER'S CODE OF ETHICS1. Respect the rights and property of others.2. Observe all laws, whether national, state or local.3. Never des

GLOSSARY OF TERMSBeaver Tail: The tail of a pull-tab separated from the ring-usually giving the same low signal and target indication as nickels and

1. History: Literally everything you find with your Bounty Hunter will reveal a piece of history.2. Geography: As your treasure hunting pursuits incre

Even though there were a wide variety of models produced under the Bounty Hunter name, they all utilize the same principles of application. Therefore,

Assemble your detector as per instructions from your operations manual making sure that there is enough slack in the cable where the coil meets the lo

We will now experiment with eliminating the pull-tab. Turn the Disc/Notch variable control clockwise slowly, while sweeping the pull-tab, until the pu

Air Testing in the "AUTO NOTCH" Mode:The "AUTO NOTCH" will automatically eliminate most pull-tabs while still detecting nickels, s

2. Cache HuntingWhen cache hunting, depth is very critical-ALL METALS mode of operation guarantees your best depth capability for larger objects burie