OK. Independent reviewers of the Ace 250 give it high marks, but some mention that it's not too good at "pinpointing". What is "pinpointing"/what does it do for you? Do I have to purchase a different coil to get good pinpointing? If so, why doesn't the base 250 include a pinpointing coil?Consider the Fisher F2, and the Garrett Ace 250. Both are exceptional beginner MDs.
OK. Independent reviewers of the Ace 250 give it high marks, but some mention that it's not too good at "pinpointing". What is "pinpointing"/what does it do for you? Do I have to purchase a different coil to get good pinpointing? If so, why doesn't the base 250 include a pinpointing coil?
I notice, too, that Amazon lists detector headphones. Do you have to add headphones to be able to use a detector efficiently?
BTW, I was not notified of your reply via e-mail. I assumed one would automatically get notifications of additional posts to any thread they responded to. Is that not so on this forum?
I agree with the f2 and pro pointer. Have used a ace 250 before and just doesn't compare to the f2 just my 2 cents. Btw if u do get the f2 don't get the package that the free pinpointer comes with it cause its useless.
Very strange. I have or am still a registered member on probably 50 forums and all of them automatically subscribe you to any thread you start or to which you post a reply.you can get e-mail replies to private messages, but not to forum responses (at least to my knowledge).
Pin pointing is essentially a catch all term for vastly narrowing down your targets location. I can't speak for the Garrett ACE 250, but the F2 is fairly accurate when pin pointing.
You don't need a separate coil to pin point. Most detectors come with a bounty hunter style pin pointer which is useful to a degree, but by no means as good as a pro pointer.
I don't personally use head phones as I primarily detect in heavy woods and the cord would get tangled everywhere.
I own a Fisher F2 and a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV. Of the two, the Fisher is far and away the better model.
If I had $300 to spend like you, I would purchase a Fisher F2 and a Garrett Pro Pointer. Odds are, if you contact one of the forum sponsors, you may be able to get a pretty good deal on them!
Whatever you decide, have a blast and Happy Hunting =)
Btw if u do get the f2 don't get the package that the free pinpointer comes with it cause its useless.