DjShift
New Member
Hi,
First post here. Actually just decided i want to start detecting like 5 days ago after finding an old, $30 metal detector in my basement and trying it out (with no results and just a ton of false ringing sounds). I want to start out my hobby with a good detector though so i've come here in hopes of some help. Now, i do live in a rather boring area, but it's one with lots of history. Upstate New York. In a tiny little town where there's absolutely nothing to do other than go to the bars (if you're 21, which i'm not) and go sailing on a lake. But my town is one of the sites of the war of 1812, the underground railroad, and was one of the biggest biker hangouts of the early 1900's. We also have gold! And lots of buried canon-balls.
But anyways, what i'm really looking for is a fairly good metal detector for under $800. One i won't want to replace by the end of the year. I would be searching on the beach and land (and some very tough dirt). I'm mainly looking for silver coins but would like one that wouldn't pass up gold if i were to go over it (nuggets would be a plus but not a must, i do have a stream rumored to have had gold in my back yard). And i don't care too much about the depth or weight (how deep would a coin normally be? I really have no clue).
I was looking at the Bounty Hunter Platinum Pro but i also don't really have any clue what i'm supposed to be looking for. Would probably also pick up a Makro or Garrett pinpointer at the same time.
First post here. Actually just decided i want to start detecting like 5 days ago after finding an old, $30 metal detector in my basement and trying it out (with no results and just a ton of false ringing sounds). I want to start out my hobby with a good detector though so i've come here in hopes of some help. Now, i do live in a rather boring area, but it's one with lots of history. Upstate New York. In a tiny little town where there's absolutely nothing to do other than go to the bars (if you're 21, which i'm not) and go sailing on a lake. But my town is one of the sites of the war of 1812, the underground railroad, and was one of the biggest biker hangouts of the early 1900's. We also have gold! And lots of buried canon-balls.
But anyways, what i'm really looking for is a fairly good metal detector for under $800. One i won't want to replace by the end of the year. I would be searching on the beach and land (and some very tough dirt). I'm mainly looking for silver coins but would like one that wouldn't pass up gold if i were to go over it (nuggets would be a plus but not a must, i do have a stream rumored to have had gold in my back yard). And i don't care too much about the depth or weight (how deep would a coin normally be? I really have no clue).
I was looking at the Bounty Hunter Platinum Pro but i also don't really have any clue what i'm supposed to be looking for. Would probably also pick up a Makro or Garrett pinpointer at the same time.
I am 19 as well, I use an AT Pro (had an Ace 350 before that) and a Garrett Pro Pointer. I recommend the AT Pro, then you'll still have some money left over for a finds pouch, Pro Pointer, etc.
No seriously call BigBoysHobbies.net and have him set you up with an AT Pro, Pro Pointer AT(If your getting a waterproof machine you might as well have a waterproof pin pointer.) and a coil cover(These things are a must for me. I don't know why these aren't included with the coils from the factories because to me they are that important.). The best thing about BigBoysHobbies.net is that you can mix and match name brand items to get the best possible price and package instead of overinflated cheap junk like you get at some places.
