Pinpointer

[Holt0222]

Hey guys I am sort of new at detecting. I used to detect with my grandfather all the time when he was alive but I have not detected for the past 8 years. I currently have a bounty hunter quick draw II and am looking to get a Pinpointer to help be more precise. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should get.

 

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[Sandman]

I believe the Garrett "Carrot" is the best.

 

[jeff of pa]

Hey guys I am sort of new at detecting. I used to detect with my grandfather all the time when he was alive but I have not detected for the past 8 years. I currently have a bounty hunter quick draw II and am looking to get a Pinpointer to help be more precise. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should get.

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Garrett & deteknix are the only 2 I've tried.
Both are good Garrett is simpler. only an off & on button.

Deteknix has 2.
one on & off, and one for tuning

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Garrett, Deteknix or Whites are all good. Prices range from $90-150.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[N5XTR]

There are some inexpensive pinpointers available. They do not work as well as the ones listed above but they do work.

Centech from Harbor Freight Tools @ $18
Metal Detector

Bounty Hunter Pinpointer @ $38 (I have this one, it does help)
Amazon.com: Pinpointer: Patio, Lawn & Garden

There are more but most are copies of the BH pointer. If you are on a tight budget these fit the bill. Watch out when ordering at least the Garrett Pro-pointer as there are fakes online being sold. My next is going to be the Garrett Pro-Pointer II.

 

[Ammoman]

I just picked up the Nokta pinpointer from Dennis at Metaldetectors.com. Great guy to talk to. Easy going and informative and did not push one brand over another.
I have not used it in the field yet but so far i like the features i comes with. I think the adjustable sensitivity and protective sleeves are a big plus.[/SIZE

 

[motohed]

I have the makro waterproof pointer

 

[G.I.B.]

If you buy the lowest price, you will get the lowest preforming pinpointer.

Pick a quality pinpointer, there are lot's of reviews out there.

Get one that suits your type of hunting- and watch out for the cheesy internet sites, there are lot's of knock-off Chinese units floating around.

The sponsors on TN will give you a great deal, and a quality product.

Best of luck.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

A pinpointer should be up to and equal in importance as your main machine!
Sounds like you are getting into the hobby again, so I'd recommend Nokta Pointer.
I have one, used it intensively for a couple of months now, like it a lot!
Priced to be competitive with the Garrett "Carrot", which is a water-proof unit as well.
Where you live, you might be into occasional gold prospecting, and creeks/rivers
tend to get wet! On the edge of a melting snowbank? No problems! Muddy? Just rinse it off!
Worth the little extra money - it might be the only pointer you'll ever have to buy...!

 

[pinenut]

I tried my new White's TRX today for the first time... I like it! It pinpoints well and vibrates just enough to massage my palm. Not much more I could want. ^_^

 

[foilfinder]

I wouldn't buy one unless it was from an authorized dealer, as others have said too many fakes out there to risk 100+ dollars on but I use a cheap harbor freight unit , the thing is I learned to detect well before electronic pointers so I rarely need one but it helps enough for a seasoned detectorist to find tough targets and that's all I need for now.

 

[Gazaman]

I am looking for something I can use both i) on land when I am looking at big boulder crevasses and ii) under water while dredging and sniping. Something that have good sensitivity would save me hours in digging out hard packed crevasses from boulders. I am contemplating a Garrett Carrot this season but am willing to pay for the improved detection if other products are available. Any help / advice would be appreciated.

 

[pinenut]

Both the Garrett "carrot" and the Whites TRX are rated waterproof to 10' deep. I believe the TRX is a bit more sensitive than the "carrot", but costs a few $ more.

 

[TRanegar36]

I've used both... get the Garrett!