new to metal detecting have not bought a unit yet wanted an un byis opion on what unit to start with onlimited budget

[ATProGuy]

i was looking at ace 250 and bounty hunter quick draw 2

Go with the ace! I love the ace series of machines. I just found my first silver today with the ace 150!! 1879 Morgan.

 

[Bonesquat]

Ace series is AWFUL. Don't fall for it. Slow recovery speed (has to do with extended bell tone noise). Horrid pin pointing. Awkwardly unbalanced. Wears your forearm out fast. Bottom heavy.

A compadre is ultra simple yet very effective. An F2 would also be a good option. Heck I'd rather have a bounter hunter 202 over an Ace 250.

 

[beephead]

I can't help but to recommend the Tesoro Compadre, because it's the best detector made for the money hands down and it comes with a real lifetime warranty. It's not just for the beginner, people who have been detecting for many years still use the Compadre and swear by them. Also, Tesoro customer service is second to none.

http://metaldetectorreviews.net/detectors/31-1-tesorocompadre.html

beephead

 

[Gauntlet]

I guess he didn't read your post No location posted, didn't bother answering a question to assist in helping. I'm sure he'll find the perfect detector

What kind of hunting do you plan on doing? beach/dirt? water, fresh or salt? what kind of money do you want to spend? Might I suggest that you give more details so that we can help you, or you can contact one of the sponsors and they can give you a great deal.

Dang Terry, I bet you use them fancy pot-passers at the dinner table too, don't ya?

$160 Compadre
$10 Fiskar or TT Digger
$1 Nail Apron
$171 total

The other $64 towards beer to celebrate the finds

Tesoro Compadre $160.00
Lesche Digging tool $39.99
Finds bag $25.00
Kneepads $9.99
First find - Priceless.

Good Luck!

 

[mudkicker]

Right now you can get Bounty Hunters former line up top dog, the TimeRanger, fir about 169.
My son just got one and loves it. Found a 45 Merc his very first time out with it.

In the not so distant past this was a 400 machine. Its been discontinued so they're at fire sale prices now.

Very light, with good features.