question on pin pointers

[bill gent]

having decided on a ace 250 should I next plan to purchase an in line or a hand held stand alone pin pointer

 

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[Mighty_Mouse]

I got mine from KellyCo with my order for free. It looks like mine is an older model seems how they have the V4 listed and mine is a V2. They are going for 80$ at KellyCo http://www.kellycodetectors.com/vibra/automaxprecisionpinpointer.htm


The only thing i don't like about it, is it big. nice thing is it comes with a nice belt clip. I guess i just need to start using the clip instead of carry it in hand. I have had mine now for about 2 years and have had no problems with the thing. There are alot of different pinpointers out there so shop around. I think they all do the same thing when it comes down to it. HH

 

[Two Dogs]

Having used various models of metal detecting stud finders as well as the unit offered by Kellyco I find them both lacking. The stud finders aren't desirable because of their shape and the Kellyco version is both to big and to fragile. I recently purchased a Vibra Probe for $99. on the internet and love it. It's built like a tank and does a great job. It will locate a coin within about 1 1/2' from tip and is perfect for probing holes. If it vibrates you know exactly where the coin is. This wasn't the case with previous pin pointing devices. This is my personal opinion and others are free disagree. Two Dogs

 

[eric in ks]

Spend the few extra bucks and get the sunray probe. I know they're pricey, but they really only made a great detector that much better. They discriminate just like your coil, don't seem too drain the batteries, are lightweight, and just conveneint. Use it once or twice and you'll never want to hunt without it again. HH, Eric

 

[goldencoin]

get the vibra-probe! it is very solid. I have dropped it dozens of times and have abused it in almost every way. Very nice brand. Ask CC2004 for his view on it.

HH
-GC

 

[99Brown]

Got a Bullseye II of the ebay and love it. Not too expensive either. I think it was under $70. Just a thought

99Brown

 

[bcs123]

i use a bullseye 2 also and love it...just my opinion

 

[Blackjack77]

I hunted for a while without a pin pointer. I know I missed some finds without it. When I bought My new Detector, couldn't beat the price on an Automax V4 ,so I also bought it. It has a Light and Vibrates. Works well
but I won't say its better than any other model. I have it,so I use it!!
Good luck & HH

 

[laralucine]

I haven't used any others, but I like the vibraprobe too.

 

[bill gent]

so the majority vote is hand held had looked at the sun ray infact they make one for the ace250 thats about 100+ it attachs to the machine do the ones that do (attach), seem to detect better then stand alones or it dosen't matter?

 

[bazinga]

so the majority vote is hand held had looked at the sun ray infact they make one for the ace250 thats about 100+ it attachs to the machine do the ones that do (attach), seem to detect better then stand alones or it dosen't matter?

I have the sunray inline probe for my minelab explorer and wouldn't ever use another probe. The inline probe on the ace250 should act just like a mini coil for the ace. It will have the same sounds and discrimination patterns. So if you dig a big plug and it turns out to be iron in the hole you will know it and can pop the plug in and go along your way. With the other probes they detect all metal.

 

[Christopher]

I just got my Treasure Mate this morning, and it prove itself recovering a penny, which I would miss without it!