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What's a good detector for a beginner?

What's a good detector for a beginner?

  • Tesoro Compadre

    Votes: 81 7.7%

  • Tesoro Silver uMax

    Votes: 48 4.6%

  • Fisher F2

    Votes: 213 20.3%

  • Garrett At Pro

    Votes: 119 11.4%

  • Garrett Ace 250, 350

    Votes: 270 25.8%

  • Bounty Hunter Tracker IV

    Votes: 81 7.7%

  • Xterra 305, 505

    Votes: 35 3.3%

  • Whites Coinmaster, Coinmaster Pro

    Votes: 81 7.7%

  • BH Discovery 1100, 2200, 3300

    Votes: 22 2.1%

  • Other

    Votes: 98 9.4%
  • Total voters
    1,048
I went with the Garrett Ace 350, for my first detector. Very happy:D (Got it ,put togetter, watched video and I was out in the backyard finding stuff didn't know was there. Great starter machine! The pinpointing tested me a little bit but I figured it out.:aok:
 
Gonna get hate

Tesoro Compadre 43 8.30% = lifetime warranty, goes deep
Tesoro Silver uMax 30 5.79%= lifetime warranty, goes deep
Fisher F2 116 22.39%=Doesn't go real deep, better than Ace 250/350,AT PRO
Garrett At Pro 44 8.49% = Cheaply made sounds horrible
Garrett Ace 250, 350 145 27.99% = not deep sounds horrible, made cheap
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV 37 7.14% = NO
Xterra 305, 505 16 3.09% = Great machines, deep enough accurate vdi
Whites Coinmaster, Coinmaster Pro 47 9.07% = made in USA, awesome
BH Discovery 1100, 2200, 3300 8 1.54% =NO
Other
 
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It's by Fisher!

Getting back into the hobby after 24 years out of it, I still had my Fisher 1260X.

But, I wanted to invest in technology that wasn't 28 years old - it had to be better! So, I got the Ace 250.

That 28 year old Fisher is better hands down. Goes by sound alone - LEARN THE SOUNDS period. The 28 year old Fisher goes deeper, the 250's target ID and depth indicator are inaccurate.

I did go for an E-Trac after the Ace for the flexibility and search customization capabilities. But me ears still hear the sounds - just like an E-Trac asks you to do.

However, I would not recommend an E-Trac for a beginner. Get your ears under you, and decide whether you plan to stay in the hobby - period.
 
Just my 2 cents worth. New this year. researched till I was blind. Knew I wanted a screen. Decided on the Bounty Hunter Platinum. With cheaper pinpointer and sand scoop I have about 400 stuck into it.

LOVE IT!! Easy to use. Finds everything, believe me, I dig it all. All these guys said to dig it all until you can tell the difference. I have found silver coins, gold rings and the ground is just getting soft here. Really like your sport for sure, and I like my Platinum.
 
Best begining detecter and beyond.

Best value in my opinion is the Garrett ACE 350. You can use this for years and never need to replace or upgrade. $275-297. Great buy. Teknetics Delta 4000 with DD coil. $375 or so. If you can swing it, the Garrett AT PRO for about $575-595. That is also waterproof and you can own it for life. People will also find it impressive if you want to look good also. LOL. Make sure you get the $120 Garrett Pro Pointer. This is a must. A good detector and the Pro Pointer is all you really need to start. Then get yourself a good digger (shovel) etc. I have an XP DEUS and I think the ACE 350 my buddy has does almost as good as I do. Just have FUN.
 
kshollywood said:
Tesoro Compadre 43 8.30% = lifetime warranty, goes deep
Tesoro Silver uMax 30 5.79%= lifetime warranty, goes deep
Fisher F2 116 22.39%=Doesn't go real deep, better than Ace 250/350,AT PRO
Garrett At Pro 44 8.49% = Cheaply made sounds horrible
Garrett Ace 250, 350 145 27.99% = not deep sounds horrible, made cheap
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV 37 7.14% = NO
Xterra 305, 505 16 3.09% = Great machines, deep enough accurate vdi
Whites Coinmaster, Coinmaster Pro 47 9.07% = made in USA, awesome
BH Discovery 1100, 2200, 3300 8 1.54% =NO
Other
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Sound like you have an agenda against Garrett (also made in the USA)...

The Ace 250 I started with hit on some really small stuff, very deep, example, tiny brass rivet at 8 inches...

Sounds like you never really ran any Garrett machines IMO...

I would recommend the Ace 250 for beginner that stays out of the water..:yes:

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Looks like the ACE 350 is the winner, just one more question

Will the ACE 350 detect gold flake? small gold Nuggets? Medium gold Nuggets?
Obviously it detects the coins and jewelery well according to the reviews.
Want to order a unit asap, jsut want to be sure to get the right one.
I live in a area that is silver and gold rich, great history, also want to do relics etc, but really want to do gold nuggets and gold veins as well.

What a great forum.
Cheers
Clubfred
 
Ice Scratcher said:
Sound like you have an agenda against Garrett (also made in the USA)...

The Ace 250 I started with hit on some really small stuff, very deep, example, tiny brass rivet at 8 inches...

Sounds like you never really ran any Garrett machines IMO...

I would recommend the Ace 250 for beginner that stays out of the water..:yes:

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I'm NOT here to make enemies, but I MUST AGREE with Ice that I too have found small objects around 6+ inches down. One object was BB sized (i.e. about the size of the .177 copper BB's) and found a smaller object HALF the size of the .177 copper BB. The ID'ing is pretty darn accurate... if it says IRON then it is usually 99.99% of the time some sort of IRON object/find. If it says, 10cent or 25cent, then it is usually that. BTW, the 10cent range seems to be the SWEET SPOT for silver. My heart goes wild when it beeps on the 10cent mark:yes: Both of my silver finds rang up as 10cent ID'ing. As for the sound, well, can't say much to that other than it doesn't bother me:?::?::?:

As for "Made in America" well, this is a VERY interesting "term". MOST of the electronic components are made over seas or the material COMES from over seas etc etc etc. I hate to say it, but even the Tesoro's have electronic components in it that I can 99.9999999999999999999% GUARANTEE you are made over seas. But what do I know... I only WORK with electronics on a daily basis. Perfect example, your car, IF you have a FORD/CHEVY... I don't care WHAT it is because in either case there are going to be MANY components in it that are made over seas. But it is still "Made in America":?: VERY BROAD term that is used quite often. Finally, don't get me wrong as there are SOME items that are made in America and have VERY HIGH QUALITY, but don't discount other countries as well. Some things are just simply made better here in the states and some things are NOT. The made in America doesn't bother me too much, just trying to make a point here.

HH \_ people
 
I have had the Fisher F2 w/ 2coils for two weeks now and I can say that it is the best metal detector for the money, it's easy to pinpoint as long as you push the pinpoint button pretty close to the target. When ever you get a solid coin signal, DIG IT!! The depth reader is dead accurate on coin sized objects. The ID is much greater then the Ace 350 that my friend has, and pinpointing is much more accurate.

If your looking for a detector for the beginner or the experienced, for the money, get the Fisher F2 and a propointer. Today I had to share my propointer w/ three others because the f point couldn't do the job.

My personal choice on coil is the 8" once you know how to pinpoint its real easy w/ practice. And I'm getting depths of 6" on dimes.

This is my take on the Fisher F2 what's yours.
 
I started out with a Whites Eagle 2 and have stayed with them since. Just haven't given me a reason to change. Currently using a DFX.
 
Thanks for the help!

I am just about to embark on the world of Metal Detecting. I want to thank all of those that have posted comments/opinions of the best equipment to purchase as a beginner. I had done a lot of research and found two detectors I thought were probably the best: White's Coinmaster and the Teknetics Alpha 2000. Fisher F2 was probably third on my list. After reading everything here, I have opted for the Fisher F2....Have ordered it and patiently waiting to receive it. I also opted for the Garrett Propoint. Thanks for your help. Will keep you posted on my adventures.
 
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