Okie Treasure
Jr. Member
- Nov 24, 2013
- 26
- 5
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro, Garrett Pro Pointer, Lesche digger
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
What's the best brand?
I know...opinions are like (insert body part) ...everyone has one...and everyone else's stinks! But here goes.
We are now retired and I'm looking at metal detecting as a hobby that we can do while traveling around the country in our motorhome. Probably gulf beaches and all over the US. Hunting for all kinds of stuff...but would like to fine more coins, jewelry and artifacts than cans and pull tops!
Looking at $200 - $400 (or so) for detector. I don't want cheep junk, but want learn on one that is good enough to keep a couple of years before thinking I have to have a bigger/better (more expensive) one.
I've been doing some research and reading on line in different places...and want to hear what you all have to say.
1. Pin pointers...Garrett Pro Pointer or Minelab Pro Find 25 ?
2. BEST 3 - 4 brands IN ORDER for quality, bang for the buck, and durability.
3. If you had never used a metal detector...which 2 specific units (in that price range) would you choose between?
Thanks for the info!
Gary
I know...opinions are like (insert body part) ...everyone has one...and everyone else's stinks! But here goes.
We are now retired and I'm looking at metal detecting as a hobby that we can do while traveling around the country in our motorhome. Probably gulf beaches and all over the US. Hunting for all kinds of stuff...but would like to fine more coins, jewelry and artifacts than cans and pull tops!
Looking at $200 - $400 (or so) for detector. I don't want cheep junk, but want learn on one that is good enough to keep a couple of years before thinking I have to have a bigger/better (more expensive) one.
I've been doing some research and reading on line in different places...and want to hear what you all have to say.
1. Pin pointers...Garrett Pro Pointer or Minelab Pro Find 25 ?
2. BEST 3 - 4 brands IN ORDER for quality, bang for the buck, and durability.
3. If you had never used a metal detector...which 2 specific units (in that price range) would you choose between?
Thanks for the info!
Gary
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