All Purpose, around $500, let's do this!

DetectorPhil · Sep 30, 2014

I'm (yet another person) looking for a (and my first) general use metal detector. Ideally it'd work fine around the beach, at parks, in the backyard, and so on. As a bonus it'd also work fine in the rain (just a cover is needed, I suppose) and in wet sand. Oh, and I want it to find everything good!

Am I asking too much? My budget is around $500.

I'm leaning towards a Teknetics EuroTek Pro even though I live in in the states. I'm also considering splurging on an X-Terra 705, but that may take extra convincing.

All advice is welcome.

NectarDetector · Sep 30, 2014

AT PRO & Off You Go!!! :yes:

msand · Sep 30, 2014

Nectar said:
AT PRO & Off You Go!!!

+2

woodbutcher · Sep 30, 2014

705

I'm using a Xterra 705 and it's accurate on coins,deep too.

hunter081 · Sep 30, 2014

At pro and you wont look back or question your decision

Solocus · Sep 30, 2014

Sounds like a used AT Pro fits your needs.

marcus118 · Sep 30, 2014

AT Pro for sure. Give me a call tomorrow or shoot me a PM - will make you a great deal on a new one. We also have 2 used AT pros in stock at the moment.

matmit · Sep 30, 2014

used ATPRO, check the for sale section here :yes:

NectarDetector · Sep 30, 2014

marcus118 said:
AT Pro for sure. Give me a call tomorrow or shoot me a PM - will make you a great deal on a new one. We also have 2 used AT pros in stock at the moment.

There ya go! Give Marc a call, he'll get ya set up!!!

pawaide · Sep 30, 2014

Look no further..... call Bart, and order an ATP.

You can close the thread now......and thank me later. ;-)

detectingMO · Sep 30, 2014

705 or atp

CBAILEY · Oct 1, 2014

New detector

You can get a used mxt with accessories

Apophis · Oct 1, 2014

You cant beat the X-Terra! I have the 70 and love it! If i am going to be hunting the dry stuff that is what i grab.

Apophis · Oct 1, 2014

I have used my X-Terra both in the woods and at the beach and it preforms well at both places!!! It just does not like the wet sand so much stay on the dry with it and you are golden!

Big Boys Hobbies · Oct 1, 2014

Being that you want in the wet sand a machine with an adjustable ground balance would really help with that. I LOVE the EuroTek Pro but it is not adjustable.

The Minelab X-Terra 705 has a beach setting that helps there. GREAT detector for the $. We have it on sale right now as well.

Holler with questions as I would be glad to go over a few options with ya and get you set up right. Be sure to mention the forum when you call for best deals!

Big Boys Hobbies · Oct 1, 2014

pawaide said:
Look no further..... call Bart, and order an ATP.

You can close the thread now......and thank me later. ;-)

That is a great choice for sure!

DirtWarrior · Oct 1, 2014

Like already mentioned ...

Get ya'self a AT Pro :dingding:

budaf250 · Oct 1, 2014

I don't think that Bart can be beat on an AT Pro. It is a great machine and easy to learn. It also hold it's value for trading to an upgrade. There are always people looking for used machines.

CoiltoSoil · Oct 1, 2014

Used MXT would be a good choice, hard to beat White's for park hunting.

Cherry Picker · Oct 1, 2014

Garrett AT Pro sounds like the ticket!

All Purpose, around $500, let's do this!

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