lamarkeiko
New Member
I'm in the market to purchase a new metal detector. First some background on what I have now and what my interests are.
The detector I have now is the only one I have ever had. It's a Garrett ADS III VLF/TR discriminator that I purchased about 36 years ago. I think it was fairly state of the art at that time, but I'm sure they've gotten much better since then. This detector is still in good working order as far as I can tell. It hasn't had much use in thirty years. I was working raising a family without a lot of time to spend on my own metal detecting back then.
I am interested in a detector for coin/relic hunting, but also one that could be used for gold nugget prospecting. Where I live now in Oregon, I just happen to be in walking distance of a mostly dry creek bed on BLM property that was mined many years ago and much gold had been found.
I have been doing some researching on some mid level detectors that sounded like they could be what I'm looking for and would appreciate input.
Fisher F70 with 5" and 11" coils and bonus pack for $499.95
Fisher F75 Special Limited Edition w/ 5" & 11" coils and bonus pack for $699
Teknetics T2 Special Limited Edition w/ 5" & 11" coils and bonus pack for $599
How do these detectors compare in ability in what I have now and do you think they may fit my needs.
Thanks for any help
Lamar
The detector I have now is the only one I have ever had. It's a Garrett ADS III VLF/TR discriminator that I purchased about 36 years ago. I think it was fairly state of the art at that time, but I'm sure they've gotten much better since then. This detector is still in good working order as far as I can tell. It hasn't had much use in thirty years. I was working raising a family without a lot of time to spend on my own metal detecting back then.
I am interested in a detector for coin/relic hunting, but also one that could be used for gold nugget prospecting. Where I live now in Oregon, I just happen to be in walking distance of a mostly dry creek bed on BLM property that was mined many years ago and much gold had been found.
I have been doing some researching on some mid level detectors that sounded like they could be what I'm looking for and would appreciate input.
Fisher F70 with 5" and 11" coils and bonus pack for $499.95
Fisher F75 Special Limited Edition w/ 5" & 11" coils and bonus pack for $699
Teknetics T2 Special Limited Edition w/ 5" & 11" coils and bonus pack for $599
How do these detectors compare in ability in what I have now and do you think they may fit my needs.
Thanks for any help
Lamar