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River Hound

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Hi CK I use a Garrett for land and would recommend it.Although it has started malfunctioning in les than a year along with others that I am aware of but the really cool part is that Garrett has been really friendly and helpful I think they may have had a bad run or something they come with a two year warranty and have watched videos on you tube where people have made them water proof.Bottom line I like the pinpointer and when things went bad Garrett handled it :hello:
 

goldencoin

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Sep 27, 2005
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Indiana
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I recommend the vibraprobe models. They are waterproof and very durable. I have been very pleased with it

HH
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Native Floridian

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Mar 12, 2012
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Ft Myers, Florida
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Generally speaking pinpointers aren't used in beach hunting. A high quality long handled scoop is a much better option. if you miss the target just take another swipe at it. Faster and less work!! The advantage of working soft sand! That said, if you want a pinpointer +1 to Garrett.
 

bn81159

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Jul 2, 2012
50
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Boca Raton
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Garrett ATX Pro, Minelab CTX 3030, Minelab Excalibur 1000,Tesoro Sand Shark
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I recommend the vibraprobe models. They are waterproof and very durable. I have been very pleased with it

HH
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Ditto - I just got the Vibra Probe 580 Pinpointer from KellyCodetectors on sale. It is really cool!!!!!
 

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CKfromTampaBay

Tenderfoot
Feb 14, 2013
6
0
Florida
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Excalibur 2
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I just got my big scoop in today { Native Floridian } cant wait to use it. Thank eveyone the advice
 

bn81159

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Jul 2, 2012
50
20
Boca Raton
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Garrett ATX Pro, Minelab CTX 3030, Minelab Excalibur 1000,Tesoro Sand Shark
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Beach & Shallow Water Hunting
CKfromTampaBay said:
I just got my big scoop in today { Native Floridian } cant wait to use it. Thank eveyone the advice

Did you get the Stealth?
 

Can Slaw

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Nov 20, 2007
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Excalibur, CZ-21 Sov. GT, Sea Hunter MK II, CZ-6a, Troy X5, MXT, Ace 250
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I use the old fashion method, grab a handful of dirt/sand with the target in it and wave it over the coil of my detector. Faster for me than reaching for a pinpointer, turning it on and searching for a signal..
 

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CKfromTampaBay

Tenderfoot
Feb 14, 2013
6
0
Florida
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Excalibur 2
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All Treasure Hunting
Its a 6inch scoop from KellyCo i didnt get a mack daddy scoop . How do u post with the persons comment ur responding too attached ?
 

goldencoin

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Sep 27, 2005
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Like everything in life, the tool needs to be right for the job. For me, I'm out in the (big) rocks where scoops do no good. A pinpointer is essential here as the water is clouded real quick and you can't see anything. Whereas a scoop beats out a pinpointer 4/5 times in sand
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GTzer

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Jan 24, 2013
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xTerra 705 & 6000 xl Pro,CZ 20
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I always bring the Garrett and rarely use it. Glad I had it the few times that I couldn't find earring backs and tiny targets. For stuff that small consider cutting the corner off a net bag (laundry type). A couple of those targets I couldn't find even after the MD said it was in my hand.
 

mumszie

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Here's a couple ideas for newbies..... You always see those plastic sieves that come with kids sand buckets left on the beach. Pick one up and cut it to fit your scoop. OR go to a hardware store and buy a roll of screen that they put in gutters and live the bottom of your scoop with that. Now even the small finds won't fall through your scoop!! 8-)
 

Sir Gala Clad

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CK: Pin Pointers are highly specialized, the correct one(s) for you will depend upon where and how you hunt.

On land or dry sand at the beach, I prefer the Garret Pro Pointer, especially to find a target in the side of a hole, as it detects off its side(s) as well as it's tip. It is easier to carry (more streamlined shape) and faster to pin point with (unless multiple targets are within it field(s). The led light really helps to see a target in the hole or a night.


On wet sand, in the rocks, or shallow water hunting with a float and plastic sifter, the vibra probe 580 is the pin pointer of choice. As it uses pulse induction technology, mineralization does not affect it , which drives the above Pro Pointer crazy (false alarms). You also do not have to worry about destroying it if you submerge it as it is also used for shallow diving. It is more precise as it only detects near its tip, and is more stealthy since it only uses vibration to indicate a target.

Even though the Vibra probe 580 uses pulse induction, it does not detect deeper than the Pro Pointer. You have to be slightly more disciplined when using the Vibra Probe as it can interfere with your main detector, and your main detector can interfere with it. It is not a big deal, You just have to be careful to avoid pointing either coil toward each other, or turn one or the other off.
 

cudamark

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I use the old fashion method, grab a handful of dirt/sand with the target in it and wave it over the coil of my detector. Faster for me than reaching for a pinpointer, turning it on and searching for a signal..
You've never removed a plug and had a target disappear on you? That's where a pin pointer really shines.
 

Sovereignelite

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Sep 30, 2012
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Bloomington Indiana
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E-TRAC & TESORO GOLDEN SABRE II---ETRAC COILS :SEF 10x12, SEF 6x8, X-5, Detech 8" concentric, ,--- TESORO COILS- 12x10 TOOLS: Lesche, Profind 25, Garrett Propointer
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What kind of depth do you get on it? I have one and it seems a bit weak. Perhaps low battery.
I recommend the vibraprobe models. They are waterproof and very durable. I have been very pleased with it

HH
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cudamark

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Depending on the ground conditions and size of the target, I'll get around 2-3" or so which is what I want. My main detector will get me that close. Any more sensitive and it would be harder to use, especially in a junky area.
 

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