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Valued Member
United States
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In your opinion, what brand(s) of metal detectors are the all around best for precious metals? I'm Thinking about buying one this year as I have wanted one for quite some time. Any suggestions ......
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I use a bounty hunter quick draw pro. Versatile entry level detector that works well in a variety of environments and targets. Coolest thing I found with it was a broadsword handle and crossguard. Now I just have to find the rest the next time I go to that site.
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Moderator
 United States
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Ace 250 and 350 and Whites. Use the search box upper left of page for more info. John1  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
That all depends on your budget . Garrett and whites make some really good ones and different models for different types of detecting . One thing I want to suggest is pick up a pin pointer when you get your detector ( small hand held detector about the size of a small flash light ). This will make it easier to locate your find after you dig the spot your main machine found .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Chevy? Ford? Fiat? Surf the forums, you'll find your answer.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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New Member
United Kingdom
37 Posts |
I am using XP Deus. Good metal detector increases your chances to find objects (depth, size, soil, object positioning).
The only recommendation I can give you is to get a decent detector. Once you get married with metal detecting, it is forever.
Garrett are simple and good one (AT pro). Will serve you really long.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1333 Posts |
hmmm also thinking about doing some metal detecting down-under (in australia), but would like entry level as I just want to try it out something that okayish doesn't need to be the cheapest but has a somewhat good reliability, or something that good second-hand as I'm guess that it would be slightly cheaper than you? A rough price would be nice.
i see one suggestion of the Bounty Hunter PL PROQD Multi-Purpose Detector right?
Sorry to hijack post but I think quite a similar question and so I thought might as well. Will look at some other posts, and keywords that I should check?
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New Member
United States
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Hi I'm looking to get started to. I'm thinking I want a garret ace 200,250, or 300. Found some good deals on ebay. They claim authorized dealers for garret and offer 2 year Warrenty so looking pretty sweet @T-BOP: is the pinpointer really that useful? I figured without it I'd just maybe have to get a bit dirtier. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@Kaxaba - Welcome, and T-Bop is right, a pinpointer makes all the difference and allows you to make finds that much easier. Many times a target is just below the surface and a good pinpointer can narrow a plug size down to nothing, just a flip with a screwdriver. Garrett makes a good one, "the carrot". I'd be lost without mine.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm using an Ace 250, pretty good for it's cost.
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