Detector Purchase Help

TwistedT · Jul 11, 2013

Hey All,
I am getting ready to buy a new MD and I am having a hard time choosing between the Garrett Ace 350 and the Fisher F2 (these 2 fit into the price range that Mrs will let me spend). I will be mostly coin hunting and relic hunting on occasion. As this will be my MD for quite a few years I want to make the right decision, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

jason_k · Jul 11, 2013

I've been very happy with the F2 w/sniper for coins and relics in parks. it is also very fun to use. For relics, the F2 is the wrong tool IMO. My Tesoro Silver Umax is better for that task. Also budget in a propointer, you will be glad you did.

This podcast breaks down the entry level detectors pretty well.
http://danhughes.libsyn.com/059-101125-in-the-treasure-corner-newbie-detector-notes

Good Luck! :yes:

TwistedT · Jul 11, 2013

Thanks

jd88047 · Jul 11, 2013

T2

The T2 may be out of your price range, but its a relic machine for sure. Tesoro has the Vaquero also. I use the Fisher F75 now and its everything I could want in a detector. Good luck on your purchase.

flphil · Jul 11, 2013

Call me if you have ?'s on the 350 or f2 or Tesoro. HH Phil

Briman05 · Jul 12, 2013

I have heard some good things about the eurotek pro as well

Big Boys Hobbies · Jul 15, 2013

Briman05 said:
I have heard some good things about the eurotek pro as well

Great choice! Love that machine!

http://www.bigboyshobbies.net/teknetics-metal-detectors/teknetics-eurotek-pro-metal-detector

Adjustable iron audio is awesome!!

DIGGER27 · Jul 15, 2013

TwistedT said:
Hey All,
I am getting ready to buy a new MD and I am having a hard time choosing between the Garrett Ace 350 and the Fisher F2 (these 2 fit into the price range that Mrs will let me spend). I will be mostly coin hunting and relic hunting on occasion. As this will be my MD for quite a few years I want to make the right decision, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

I do very well with the F2.
http://metaldetectingforum.com/album.php?albumid=3023

Learn anything well enough and you should do fine.
I use Tesoro's too, and you can learn much from that tone and you don't really need a screen.
If I am going to use a screen, I would want the most info possible and for me that means not only icons but real VDI numbers, too.

Bill_Ace_350 · Jul 15, 2013

TwistedT said:
Hey All,
I am getting ready to buy a new MD and I am having a hard time choosing between the Garrett Ace 350 and the Fisher F2 (these 2 fit into the price range that Mrs will let me spend). I will be mostly coin hunting and relic hunting on occasion. As this will be my MD for quite a few years I want to make the right decision, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

ACE-350 is an excellent choice. Use the tone in conjunction with the display. You'll be surprised how accurate it is. I can run it in my soil at max sensitivity with almost no falsing. I think you would like it.

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