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« on: October 26, 2010, 11:53:21 pm »
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Hi all, Been away for awhile due to circumstances beyond my control but im back. My interest has shifted to meteorite hunting and any tips on equipment or anything else would be greatly appreciated and of course your personal experiences included. Thanks, Ray

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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010, 12:45:34 am »
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If you watch "The Meteorite Men" you'll get a good idea of what is needed.  In general though a good detector, a small pick (head about 10" tip to tip) with a good size RE magnet attached to the head for those iron critters.  A small back pack to carry water, munchies, first aid kit, a map and GPS.  Beyond that I would say read all literature you can find (library is good) for what the different types look like.

Oh almost forgot, A real good pair of hiking boots!

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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2010, 10:24:10 am »
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Thank you Dennis. I have  2 detectors. I have a Fisher CZ5 and a Whites MXT. Which one would be the the best for meteorite hunting? I think i am ready to venture into this. Now just a matter of getting out there and doin it.

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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2010, 11:48:16 am »
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Ray,

I'm not up to speed on either of those units but I would say that if you set them to reject the normal trash and tosing on iron and a secondary sing on gold, don't want to let a little nuggy get away. Grin

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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2010, 12:20:41 pm »
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I took a wood broomstick and a wood plunger stick(NEW!) and attached 71lb pull neodymium magnets to the end. On the broomstick I coated 2 sections with rubber latex for hand grips: one 1/3 of the way down and another at the tip of the handle. I hollowed out the tip of the broomstick and shoved a quartz point in the end before rubbing coating - can't hurt right? The plunger handle was coated with only a single rubber grip at the tip, painted with that "real gold paint" stuff and the magnet end was coated with a very thin polyester resin, dendritic salt and iron filings mixture.

Anything that sticks, I take a look at. Somethings are very easy to identify so you can toss them if you like, the rest I stow away in my pockets to look at closer when I get home. On my first day out looking, me and a buddy(potamus gold on here) found what we thought could possibly be a meteorite. I took it to two people to look at yesterday, both said "most likely yes" but neither were willing to give a definite. I plan on taking it to a dedicated rock shop gemologist soon though, just to verify for myself. What are the odds of finding a meteorite on the first attempt anyway? I ground a bit, it was metallic under. No white tile markings. Dont have nickel test kit. lol

I would highly suggest making one of these though, cost about $10 total(minus the rubber latex which is $10 alone), takes maybe 5 minutes to construct(minus rubber drying time:3-5 hours). Its fun just seeing what is magnetic, even without meteorite finds. Found some cool magnetite the first day, with some quartz matrix on the inside. Smiley

Good luck and keep us updated Cheesy

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2010, 06:39:33 pm »
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Hello Raypc,

I use a White's GMT detector to hunt iron meteorites with. I also use a Minelab SD2200v2. I prefer the GMT. It is very easy to set to the ground you are hunting. I think your White's would be a great meteorite detector for both stone meteorites and irons. I have also heard from a few hunters that really like the Fisher detectors for hunting as well.

For a magnet cane it is best to keep it light. After a long day of hunting it will pay off. I use a golf club with the bottom part cut off and a neodymium magnet attached. You can  glue it on if you choose but they are so powerful it will stay on its own. This is also good when digging a target. I can take the magnet off and see if it sticks through the dirt to the target I am digging.  It is a very light and strong set up. I have tried quite a few and prefer this by far.

There is a fountain of information on the web about meteorites these days. You will find out all you need to know except for the field experience which you will get with time. You can also purchase small irons and stoney meteorites so you can see and study them in hand. NWA meteorites are a good place to start. They are still found at reasonable prices. If you get a chance go to the Tucson Gem and Mineral show. All the main meteorite hunters are there and have always helped out the newbies. You will also see every kind and type of meteorite there! Also check out

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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2010, 07:16:43 pm »
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Thank You Ironman. Great information. At least one of my golf club will be put to better use cuz I sure can't golf with them. LOL. Ray

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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2010, 11:14:58 pm »
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This sound fun. May have to try it... all ready on top of the research part.

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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2010, 01:15:10 pm »
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 Sean, I totally agree. As with anything I believe research is the key to being successful. Good luck and  happy hunting. Ray

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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2010, 01:46:25 pm »
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Took less than an hour to map out a possible fall of irons, some weighing in the 20 kg. range. All of this on farmland. I have information on the finder and the land owner. This winter I will try to make contact with the owner of the land to set up a time and place to hunt. Being as most landowners want a cut, regarding meteorites, what is a fair share?

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