What's a good detector for a beginner?

[beephead]

I've also been seeing this brand online a bit but none of the detectorists that I know have ever used one. Does anyone have an opinion about the brand?

All the Teknetics work great. The Delta doesn't have a ground balance you can adjust, so mild ground is a must. I'd move up one step to the Gamma. It works just as well as the more expensive Omega. Match any of these with the 10 inch DD coil and you'll have yourself one of the best silver coin finders made.

beephead

 

[duedudue]

Hello everyone!

I'm new at metal detecting, actually I've never used a metal detector but I'll buy one soon. Sometimes I became a "little" obstinate with certain things (as happened with metal detecting) and I've spent almost the whole weekend looking for videos of tutorials, hunts, tips, calibration, discrimination, mineralization, ground balancing, depth, recovery times, tips etc etc.. for Fisher, Garett, Minelab, Bonty Hunter and Tesoro metal detectors in order to decide wich one will be my first metal detector.

I've concluded that Garett AT Pro is the one for me, but the converted price to Brazil... USD 550 x 2.4 = 1320 x 1,06 (international taxes for credit card) = BRL 1399,2 IF it happens to me to get lucky to my package don't get caught by the fiscalization, otherwise the cost will be more than 2K BRL wich is EXPENSIVE. For you US guys to have an idea, the minimum wage in Brazil, wich is the monthly income of most part of the population here is about 700 BRL/month (or USD 1,69 per hour) , so.. I'll get the ACE 250.

Any suggestions of where I can find a new one with good price or a used one in decent conditions for a even best price?

Cheers!

 

[4xAAA]

I am about to order a md to get back into the hobby. I had my mind made up before I read this post, but I wanted to see the opinions on the detector I choose was. I am going with the Whites Coinmaster GT.
I had a Coinmaster D back in '86. Only talked to one other detector, and him for only about 6 months. It took me a while to get consistent with it. But when I did, it was spot on. I got where I could pinpoint with it (saved me using a backhoe for every clad dime). They really didn't have set tones, but I could tell by the sound what I had hit.
A lot can change in 25 years, so I hope I am not being a brand loyal idiot. Maybe the Ace 250 did so well in the poll because everyone is a brand loyal, too. The Garett is a little less expensive, so it might be a more frequent first choice.
No slam intended here at all. Just wondering if there may be a tilt. Who knows?

 

[cravincoinz]

Hi Carol,
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Terry Bishop

 

[CountyWorker]

Hi Carol,
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[kenner]

The Tesoro Silver umax is a simple but effective detector.
Has 2 knobs & a toggle switch, and that's all one needs starting out.

Meters (which are not that accurate) and buttons are a distraction from using the other good detectors, your eyes. I have found a lot of treasures searching the ground visually.

The lifetime warranty isn't bad either.

 

[jkline]

I'd would like to hijack this thread to find out what MD would be recommended for the intermediate/pro detectorist. There are many people that want to upgrade, and many beginners that have the intelligence and patience to learn a complicated machine.

I have a Garrett 500, and I've never liked it. It does detect metal (found a gold hoard with it), however its sound sucks and its discrimination is even worse than that. I would like a machine that I can use hunting for gold in the mountains, gold on a beach, coins/relics in fields and the pocket knife that slipped out of my pocket...

Cost doesn't matter.

Thanks!

 

[roaddust66]

If I was going to use the F2 or Euro Tek Pro , I would want both or all 3 coils. If you want simplicity , its the Tesoro Silver uMax or Compadre all the way. The Silver has good deplh for a turn on and go type machine.

if i had to pick one it would be the Tesoro

 

[The Stig]

I see the BH Tracker IV has had some votes for it being a good choice for a beginner and saw a post mentioning the BH Lonestar that said it was decent also. I can essentially get either for free from the points system my work uses instead of giving cash bonus'. Any opinions which would be the better choice? the Tracker IV costs 5400 points and the Lonestar is 8500 points, I have plenty for either but perhaps this could/should make a difference of some sort.
I'm in Missouri and plan to use it in local fields and woods etc probably. Probably the coolest thing I might have a chance to find is some sort of civil was items. Maybe this info will help with suggestions...

 

[CoiltoSoil]

If you think it's a hobby you're going to enjoy and have the money it's always best to go with a high end detector, I made the mistake of buying a beginner detector and slowly working my way up. In the time I spent learning low to mid range detectors I could have been a pro at a high end one. My first high end detector was a CZ7a back in the mid 90's when they first came out, it was just as simple as the low-mid models but performed 1000x better. The same goes for even "difficult" models like the V3i for example, it can easily be a turn on a go detector, as can the Explorers, F75's.... They are all simple for beginners and offer preset programs yet give you the option to fine tune them when you become more experienced. If you don't know if you will enjoy the hobby, don't plan on detecting often, or don't have the money then by all means buy a beginner detector, but if you plan on detecting often save yourself the money and time unlike myself, and buy a high end detector from the get-go.

 

[RyanChappell]

I see the BH Tracker IV has had some votes for it being a good choice for a beginner and saw a post mentioning the BH Lonestar that said it was decent also. I can essentially get either for free from the points system my work uses instead of giving cash bonus'. Any opinions which would be the better choice? the Tracker IV costs 5400 points and the Lonestar is 8500 points, I have plenty for either but perhaps this could/should make a difference of some sort.

The TK4 is essentially sound only and has a useless dummy meter on it. The lone star is more comparable to the Ace 250. The tk4 is better than a price of junk like a quicksilver, but the lone star is a lot better. Use kellycos compare feature on their website.



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[DigDug1]

1st detector

Teknetics Eurotek Pro all the way. I started with a BH Tracker IV and there is NO comaprison between the two detectors. I got mine new for $250 and well worth EVERY penny.

 

[doctorjones]

My Vote

F2!!!

Easy to see why!!

 

[BobbyB]

Hi, everyone.

Not only am I interested in buying a MD for the first time, so is my brother. How does one decide which MD to buy. According to the poll, the Fisher F2 and Garrett ACE 250 are popular for beginners. How does one decide on one or the other?

Thanks and nice to meet you all.

 

[SkiWhiz]

Hi, everyone.

Not only am I interested in buying a MD for the first time, so is my brother. How does one decide which MD to buy. According to the poll, the Fisher F2 and Garrett ACE 250 are popular for beginners. How does one decide on one or the other?

Thanks and nice to meet you all.

Reading posts on the forums from members that have or has & used the detectors you are interested in and talking to dealers is a good way to help make a persons decision. I have used all the "budget" detectors and in my opinion the Teknetics EuroTek Pro is hard to beat for the price.

 

[I M Lookin]

Here's a thread where we can give some advice to members new to detecting and wanting to know what a good beginner detector would be.
Thanks.

I'm reentering the sport/hobby/pastime of metal detecting. I've looked around a bunch and found "the buy of the decade" in the Bounty Hunter Time Ranger for $168 on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunter...TF8&qid=1403534728&sr=8-2&keywords=timeranger

Its downsides are: No pinpointer and users say they need to slow down their sweep speed to detect some situations. But otherwise it goes deep and discriminates well and is well liked by Amazon reviewers (4.5 stars).

The price is da bomb. It is the former top of the line Bounty Hunter of 2005, made in Texas, and sold originally for over $600.

So those wanting to test the waters of the hobby for not much money may find this attractive.

Reentering the hunt after away for over 30 years, I'm after a mid-range model that has a pinpointer function and is faster than the Bounty Hunter. So far I have the Fisher F5, the Whites MX5, and Whites Coinmaster GT as my top contenders. These range in price from $339 up to $550, depending where you look.

 

[Dig-on]

I'm reentering the sport/hobby/pastime of metal detecting. I've looked around a bunch and found "the buy of the decade" in the Bounty Hunter Time Ranger for $168 on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunter...TF8&qid=1403534728&sr=8-2&keywords=timeranger

Its downsides are: No pinpointer and users say they need to slow down their sweep speed to detect some situations. But otherwise it goes deep and discriminates well and is well liked by Amazon reviewers (4.5 stars).

The price is da bomb. It is the former top of the line Bounty Hunter of 2005, made in Texas, and sold originally for over $600.

So those wanting to test the waters of the hobby for not much money may find this attractive.

I have one and I'm very happy with it. The all metal button is the pinpoint. It ratchets down very nicely as well to really zero in on your target. I highly recommend it for beginners on a tight budget. It also comes with both 4"/ and 8" coils. Very good deal.

 

[muerte33]

Bounty Hunter Tracker IV from Hobby Lobby

With the 40% off coupon they have almost every day at Hobby Lobby (except Sunday), you can get one for < $70 after tax (pick up at store, or another $10 shipped).
You then buy the centech $17 pinpointer from Harbor freight (look for coupon too), and a $10 digging tool (your preference). You are up/running for $100.
I wish I had just bought the Tracker IV first before the AT PRO, and saved my money.

 

[GetDiggin]

If I had to spend 170 on a detector it would definitely be a Tesoro Compadre, but those aren't everyones cup of tea. The $70 deal sounds like a winner even just to have as a extra just incase a friend wants to go with you.

HH,
Rich

 

[I Dig WV]

I started with the White's Coinmaster....wished they had the V3i years ago then I would know how to use it by now... ...