Dan the Man
Greenie
Hey guys I'm new to treasure hunting and want a detector. Could you guys help me pick one out? My budget is about $300. I want a good one that will last and I can use easily. Any advice would be appreciated.
You will get a ton of different suggestions.... it really depends what you want to do with it, and your ground conditions. Assuming you want to find coins, the three mentioned are good choices.
Fisher F2 - versatile entry level metal detector
If you look at the F2 be sure to check out the package with the second 4" a coil and pinpointer for only $16 more than the machine by itself.
Teknetics Eurotek Pro
The Eurotek Pro is super fast, and has adjustable iron audio - a feature usually found in md-range detectors.
Garrett Ace 350
The Ace 350 has the advantage of a DD coil, which are usually found standard on most mid-high end detectors.
Here is another choice:
Tesoro Silver uMax
They are lightweight, have a silent search all metal mode, and are 100% audio response (no display)... backked by a lifetime warranty. Don't let its simplicity and size fool you!
Hope that helps!
F2 and a decent pinpointer. You'll get into that for $300, or very close. Don't skimp and buy a cheap pinpointer, trust me.
To start with, keep it simple. Check Craigslist for a used Tesoro. They are simple, lightweight detectors that work well. They also have a lifetime warranty, so if it doesn't seem to work correctly, you can send it in for a tuneup. You should be able to find one within your $300 limit and you should have enough left over to get a good pinpointer.