Thinking about a new detector! Need help

[erbdigger]

Hey all,

I was thinking of getting a new detector. I currently hunt with a tesoro cibola and feel like I would like just something "different". I have a budget of around 500 (family comes first, of course) and can't afford much more right now. I am looking at a bounty hunter land ranger pro. I want something with the numerical readout which I think is pretty cool. Would that BH be better , worse, or no change from my tesoro? Any input is appreciated!!

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[airscapes]

Look for a used White DFX .. should be no more than $375-$400 and best anything new under $800

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Hello erbdigger,

I like "airscapes" advice. The DFX is a fairly high end machine that you can grow into. I use mine in conjunction with the V3i, lots of fun! Both of these machines let you tweak just about every setting on the machine and they do have a learning curve, but worth the effort. If you decide to purchase the DFX, then obtain a copy of "digging Deeper with the DFX" this will assist the learning curve and is a good read.

Regards,

Doc

 

[vetusausn]

Personally I like the the kota forcore metal detector its performance is great and about the same the price range

 

[erbdigger]

Thanks for the input everyone. I will consider it but I would like my original question answered, if anyone has an idea of if its an upgrade or not. Dfx is an option

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[CincinnatiKid]

No.
Save a few more bucks and buy an ATPro.
You won't be disappointed.
GL
Peace ✌

 

[erbdigger]

Thank you. Lol.

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[Fletch88]

MX-5 is another machine to look at. If you don't won't to snorkel it would be my choice over an ATP any day. It has very good 8 tone audio, good unmasking in heavy iron in 2 tone, a true all metal mode, backlight, standby, automatic ground tracking, much better balance and a background threshold.

 

[erbdigger]

I don't water hunt. What's the mx5 have that makes you prefer it over at pro

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Skip the bounty hunter and look at the Nokta Fors CoRe. It is in your price range and lot more bang for your buck...

 

[Mach1Pilot]

ill throw out two more possibilities, although they are priced just above your price range...

Minelab X-Terra 705 and the Makro Racer. Great machines with a lot of bang for the buck!