Locators And Bells

[rusty206 1]

Hey everyone, now as some of you probably already know, I lost my big hob on Wednesday last week. So I've decided its time to invest in a locator, I was thinking the MK3 and was just after everyone's opinion? Does anyone know of any places in Australia that I could purchase one? Or would I have to order one off the net? I have also been told that some people attach bells to a collar when ferreting, instead of using a locator? I was just wondering would this cause the rabbits to bolt as soon as they hear the bells? Or would it not really do anything unless above ground? Anyway I'm mainly intrested in a locator, but I would much rather find one to buy in australia rather then ordering it off the net, as I'm still not to keen on putting my credit card details on an overseas site.

ATB everyone

Rusty

[rusty206 1]

While having a look through ebay uk I found these, I know it's only the mk 1, but are they any good? Has anyone had any experience with these? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/171336342054?nav=SEARCH#

 

 

Another question, would you find the 8ft adequate for a weekend ferreter?

Edited May 26, 2014 by rusty206

[perthshire keeper 1,239]

yeh mk 1s (knocker box!) are great but as your out their if it goes wrong you may have a hard time getting it fixed their prone to giving false readings when used near fences ect but they will help your ferreting no end,its the only locator weve had for what? 30 years?
the mk2 ares shite

and ime not keen on the mk3s..canny work the damm thing right but thats down to me.
and yeh 8t is more than enugh for normal ferreting. and its very very unlikely you will get much deeper than that

[paulus 26]

bells fill up with dirt and crap so loose there dingaling quickly

[rabbit demon 302]

They don't make spare parts for mk1 anymore so if anything goes wrong with it you won't be able to get it fixed. Iv got the mk3m which is decent enough and fixable. Never used bells on ferrets but I'm under the impression its more for the ferreting dogs benefit, give them an idea where the rabbits gonna bolt. I could be wrong though. If the ferrets far enough underground you won't hear a wee bell. I'd go for a good brand new locator. Save a load of hassle.

[wi11ow 2,657]

allways put bells on collar

[rusty206 1]

Ok thanks everyone, I think I'll go with that one on ebay, I was watching some videos with the mk3 finder, and it looked quite easy to use, giving you the depth and everything without having to turn the wheel thing

[rusty206 1]

Thinking about it a bit more, I think I might as well splash out and buy a brand new one.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

Buy a mk3 and a spade you won't look back

Edited May 26, 2014 by Hot Meat

[vanman1 411]

I cant bloody get on with those mk3 ive still got my mark1s from 20 plus years ago

[Phil Lloyd 10,738]

I cant bloody get on with those mk3 ive still got my mark1s from 20 plus years ago

 

 

You old timers make me laugh...

 

C'mon now,..get with the 21st century A team...dump them Antique Mk 1's....

 

Send em onto me,..I'll scrap them for ya...

Edited May 27, 2014 by Phil Lloyd

[beast 1,884]

funnily enough i always struggled with the mk1 but find the mk3 a piece of cake. never used bells though, but i can understand how they might be useful

[rusty206 1]

Thanks everyone, could anyone suggest where I could get one from? The cheapest price possible? I'm after a brand new one.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

I'm sure this site sells them?? And owner ain't bad don't know if he will post to oz tho lol pm him his name is ianb

[lifelong cumbrian 1,829]

I like the mk1 best, tried mk3 but never liked it. I also fit a bell onto the locator collar if I am doing rough ground especially if I am out myself. Don't normally use a bell but do when it helps me.