TCosbyJr
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Looking for help finding a great detector, I've listed my hunting style and finds below to help, that will fit my needs and not require me to upgrade again (and again and...).
Well I "jumped the gun" and went out and bought a White's Coinmaster Pro about two weeks back - spring fever I guess. Well the detector isn't for me for multiple reasons (bad target separation (due to 9" coil?) and slow response/recovery time are the main two) so it's for sell on eBay or trading it to my local detector dealer if it doesn't sell.
I'm also selling off my Nikon D3100 DSLR camera and *many* accessories, as heck I'm a digger and not a photographer. Then if I rub a bit more money from a paycheck into the mix I will have around the $500-$600 mark for a detector.
I hunt coins, preferably silver but it isn't there it isn't, so clad will do.
I also like to find jewelry when it's around (2 rings so far). I live in southern Indiana and only hunt parks, yards, the occasion field, shallow (1' or less) creeks, or dry creek beds. I'm not looking for relics, gold or anything else - primarily just coins, and secondary is jewelry.
Ground balance is not a problem here, preset ground detectors work with no problems for me. The largest and ideal coil size is 7" or 8", larger coils seem to have problems with target separation (or even overloading) due to trash around here - and the option of getting a 4" or 5" coil would be great.
Also It seems most finds are in the 2" to 6" deep in my area, but there is some silver in the 8" range here. So something hitting 8" in the ground would be great as long as it's not just a pop can.
I would prefer 9volt battery operation, as that is what rechargeable batteries I have bought, but will be willing to change to AA if needed.
Anyway I like the Tesoro beep and deep setup, but I've gotten use to the fact most modern detectors have meters - just hope to find one that doesn't drag the audio tone around with the jumping meter signals too.
I've owned a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300, Tesoro Cibola, White's Coinmaster Pro, and a HF 9 Function detector. By far my favorite was the Cibola. I've been exposed to the Garrett Ace 250 and Fisher F5 through my dad but no time using either.
I called my local MD dealer and his recommendation was simply a Tesoro De Leon as that is what he uses and claims accurate ID of a penny at 9" in soil around here. Trying to talk about any other models seemed to be a mute point with him.
They are however authorized dealers for the Tesoro, Fisher, White's, Garrett, and Minelab detectors. So no real shortage of brands to choose from, and great folks to deal with (heck if I bought my Coinmaster Pro from him he would refund the entire purchase price towards my upgrade detector).
I have also though been looking at the classifieds here at the forum and wouldn't mind getting used or a older model either. Just not sure which way to go - so if anyone could point me in a direction based on my needs, area, and price for a great coin detector let me know.
So far I've been looking at the Tesoro De Leon/Vaquero/Outlaw (3 coil pack), a White's MXT (Used), Fisher CZ-6 or CZ-3D, or even some of the older White's such as the 5900 or 6000 DI/Eagle II SL/etc. -- but a new shiny detector with a warranty would be great if possible.
So as you can see I'm trying to throw a big enough net to land me a detector that will last me.
Well I "jumped the gun" and went out and bought a White's Coinmaster Pro about two weeks back - spring fever I guess. Well the detector isn't for me for multiple reasons (bad target separation (due to 9" coil?) and slow response/recovery time are the main two) so it's for sell on eBay or trading it to my local detector dealer if it doesn't sell.
I'm also selling off my Nikon D3100 DSLR camera and *many* accessories, as heck I'm a digger and not a photographer. Then if I rub a bit more money from a paycheck into the mix I will have around the $500-$600 mark for a detector.
I hunt coins, preferably silver but it isn't there it isn't, so clad will do.
I also like to find jewelry when it's around (2 rings so far). I live in southern Indiana and only hunt parks, yards, the occasion field, shallow (1' or less) creeks, or dry creek beds. I'm not looking for relics, gold or anything else - primarily just coins, and secondary is jewelry.Ground balance is not a problem here, preset ground detectors work with no problems for me. The largest and ideal coil size is 7" or 8", larger coils seem to have problems with target separation (or even overloading) due to trash around here - and the option of getting a 4" or 5" coil would be great.
Also It seems most finds are in the 2" to 6" deep in my area, but there is some silver in the 8" range here. So something hitting 8" in the ground would be great as long as it's not just a pop can.
I would prefer 9volt battery operation, as that is what rechargeable batteries I have bought, but will be willing to change to AA if needed.
Anyway I like the Tesoro beep and deep setup, but I've gotten use to the fact most modern detectors have meters - just hope to find one that doesn't drag the audio tone around with the jumping meter signals too.
I've owned a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300, Tesoro Cibola, White's Coinmaster Pro, and a HF 9 Function detector. By far my favorite was the Cibola. I've been exposed to the Garrett Ace 250 and Fisher F5 through my dad but no time using either.
I called my local MD dealer and his recommendation was simply a Tesoro De Leon as that is what he uses and claims accurate ID of a penny at 9" in soil around here. Trying to talk about any other models seemed to be a mute point with him.
They are however authorized dealers for the Tesoro, Fisher, White's, Garrett, and Minelab detectors. So no real shortage of brands to choose from, and great folks to deal with (heck if I bought my Coinmaster Pro from him he would refund the entire purchase price towards my upgrade detector).
I have also though been looking at the classifieds here at the forum and wouldn't mind getting used or a older model either. Just not sure which way to go - so if anyone could point me in a direction based on my needs, area, and price for a great coin detector let me know.
So far I've been looking at the Tesoro De Leon/Vaquero/Outlaw (3 coil pack), a White's MXT (Used), Fisher CZ-6 or CZ-3D, or even some of the older White's such as the 5900 or 6000 DI/Eagle II SL/etc. -- but a new shiny detector with a warranty would be great if possible.
So as you can see I'm trying to throw a big enough net to land me a detector that will last me.
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