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 Nov 22 2011, 04:06 PM
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Diggin' In!  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 18-November 10 Member No.: 7,440  |
QUOTE (Arbo @ Aug 27 2011, 06:46 PM)  I picked up an Angus MacKirk 'Grub Steak' as my first sluice. After using a friends and seeing how the clean up process goes. I have pulled far more gold out of the same spot with the MacKirk. Hi there! I'm a newbie, and I want to get a sluice that will last me a while and will not be one I'll want to replace after I learn more and get better at finding gold. I have read good things about the Keene A52, and now thanks to you, about the Angus MacKirk Grubsteak. I also saw the MacKirk Expedition model on the Cabela's website, and it has good reviews (but only two). So, I'm interested in knowing what you seasoned folks think about choosing between Keene's A52 and MacKirk's Grubsteak or Expedition? I saw the A52 on Amazon for $120 and the MacKirk Expedition is $90 from Cabela's. I really appreciate your experience and help with making this decision! Thanks! Jeff |
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Nov 22 2011, 05:27 PM
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Hi Jeff,
I can give you my  I own an A52 and also an Angus MacKirk Mini Long Tom. I like both of these sluices and they are each completely different systems. Here are some pros and cons from my perspective: Angus sluices are typically drop-riffle design and Keene uses Hungarian riffles + carpet + V-mat + expanded metal Angus pros - Extremely easy and fast cleanups, easy to set up, and lightweight Angus cons - Riffles pack relatively fast as my claim is rich in black sand and Garnets... requires frequent cleanups. I'm stuck on the popandsons and DFS mentality... so I can't fully trust the Angus system as it lacks carpet/matting, expanded metal, and V-mat. A52 pros - Versatility... can be fully modified to each mining situation, can be used with miners moss, "vortex" matting, veranda, or whatever you trust. Can be rigged to run without riffle bar and converted to a popandsons or DFS for ultra fine Gold recovery. Utilizes expanded metal. Utilizes V-mat. Makes a dang nice camp table when flipped over. A52 cons - Kinda heavy, tedious clean-ups, cost a little more. Overall I use and trust my A52 more. I have heavily modified it (DFS style) for my particular operation and it is extremely good at catching everything from fines to nuggets without the factory riffles. Many folks are very happy with their MacKirks as well... and you can count me among them but I have my A52 really dialed-in now and LOVE it. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Nov 23 2011, 07:15 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
your right! having it dialed in for your material, thats the real key to any equipments recovery/success! most people seem to have the "thats good enough" attitude.
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Nov 23 2011, 10:12 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 18-November 10 Member No.: 7,440 |
Thank you Swizz!
I appreciate your expertise and your willingness to coach a newbie like me! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Jeff |
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