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Offline Bunny Thumper

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Birdshot detection
« on: May 01, 2024, 07:31:01 PM »
Does anyone own and use a small metal detector to find bird shot in waterfowl, upland birds or turkeys?
Do they work well and do they detect both lead and steel? How about shot size. Do they find shot down to #8? Are there any specifically for game birds or do you just use the small handheld models you see online?

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2024, 07:43:02 PM »
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2024, 08:27:59 PM »
Teeth! I only run bismuth now so it’s like popping a tums with dinner! :dunno: :chuckle:

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2024, 08:34:49 PM »
I bought one years ago to use on ducks and geese I believe it was called a wizard. I think they also sell them for finding nails in wood.

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2024, 09:07:58 PM »
I have actually been wondering about this.  I usually make a batch of bird jerky and goose pastrami and while I do my best to get all shot out I always miss some. My teeth arent the best so I cant afford any more damage.  I just ordered one!!
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2024, 09:48:47 PM »
I have actually been wondering about this.  I usually make a batch of bird jerky and goose pastrami and while I do my best to get all shot out I always miss some. My teeth arent the best so I cant afford any more damage.  I just ordered one!!
Which one did you order?

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2024, 05:18:11 AM »
I have a Wizard.  Works pretty well.  I'm sure it has saved me $ in dental bills.  I've never tried it for lead but don't believe it would work there.

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2024, 07:16:11 AM »
I have had good luck with the Garrett Pinpointer.  I have a 2'x3' piece of Teflon cutting board and I lay the breasts and legs out on it and just go over each piece.  Never nice bitting into shot or running it through my grinder.
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2024, 08:35:09 AM »
I have a 25lb magnet I use to find pellets. It works pretty well as long as I use steel.
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2024, 09:00:51 AM »
simple...headshots only  :chuckle:

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2024, 12:47:15 PM »
I have had good luck with the Garrett Pinpointer.  I have a 2'x3' piece of Teflon cutting board and I lay the breasts and legs out on it and just go over each piece.  Never nice bitting into shot or running it through my grinder.

This is what I use as well, not cheap but a cracked tooth is more expensive.
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2024, 01:06:19 PM »
I have had good luck with the Garrett Pinpointer.  I have a 2'x3' piece of Teflon cutting board and I lay the breasts and legs out on it and just go over each piece.  Never nice bitting into shot or running it through my grinder.

This is not a bad idea. Plenty of them on the market, Garrett, Minelab even Hobofrieght.
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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2024, 10:10:18 AM »
Thanks for the recommendations guys. Just pulled the trigger on the Garrett Pinpointer

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2024, 11:39:12 AM »
Anyone ever tried a regular stud finder?

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Re: Birdshot detection
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2024, 12:58:34 PM »
Teeth! I only run bismuth now so it’s like popping a tums with dinner! :dunno: :chuckle:

I also run Kent bismuth but sometimes it’s tough to find. Does anyone know how the copper plated bismuth is on the teeth?

 


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