plymouthian12
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im looking to buy a new one what does everybody use and why,and is it worth the money thanks kent
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Jimbog said:My local shop recommended the Garrett pro-pointer and I am glad. It has an increasing tone and vibration as you get closer to the target. On the downside is the cost. It is not waterproof due to the speaker holes but I sealed mine with some silicone. I also have a cheapo from Harbor Freight for use as a loaner or backup. It's on or off and does not indicate how close you are. I would not use one of those as my main pointer.
I got mine on Ebay by being patient & watching the auctions for 85 bucks. Now I wonder why I waited so long to get one.Mighty AP said:Garrett Pro-Pointer!
At first I thought the $130 price tag was a joke. I was having trouble finding a coin with my $50 Technetics & my buddy tossed me his Pro-Pointer. I was sold right there. Spent the $130 the next day & havent looked back. 8)
mastereagle22 said:The ONLY thing I don't like about the pro pointer is not being able to turn off the beeping. Otherwise it is 100% AWESOME!!!
Dano Sverige said:mastereagle22 said:The ONLY thing I don't like about the pro pointer is not being able to turn off the beeping. Otherwise it is 100% AWESOME!!!
Ohh..i have one where i can turn off the beeping.It's called a "finger"!! Why would you want a pointer that doesn't beep??
mastereagle22 said:Dano Sverige said:mastereagle22 said:The ONLY thing I don't like about the pro pointer is not being able to turn off the beeping. Otherwise it is 100% AWESOME!!!
Ohh..i have one where i can turn off the beeping.It's called a "finger"!! Why would you want a pointer that doesn't beep??
Where I hunt there are lots of kids around. They hear the beeping and they come running. Do you have any idea how annoying it is to have 10-15 kids hanging around while you are trying to swing and EVERYTHING you dig up they lost last week?
Besides the vibration mode is enough. When I used a Bullseye II by Whites I always had it set to vibrate only.
Frankn said:P.T. Barnum said it! There's one born every minute. Why would you pay $130 for a pinpointer when you can get the job dun for under $20 The Harbor Freight pinpointer Can be set from an outside controll knob from app. 1" to 2 1/2 ". It has a built in spotlight that shows the target. It has a beeper that tells you when you are on target. It is easy to customize. I added a blue LED that lights only on target along with the beeper. If you don't like the beeper, add a switch to it and use the added LED to find the target. All this for 20 bucks. I hear a ripping noise when I think about paying $130 for a pinpointer. The $20 unit will locate a target as fast as the $130 unit, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!
Why buy a top of the line metal detector when Walmart has them for 50 bucks......Frankn said:P.T. Barnum said it! There's one born every minute. Why would you pay $130 for a pinpointer when you can get the job dun for under $20 The Harbor Freight pinpointer Can be set from an outside controll knob from app. 1" to 2 1/2 ". It has a built in spotlight that shows the target. It has a beeper that tells you when you are on target. It is easy to customize. I added a blue LED that lights only on target along with the beeper. If you don't like the beeper, add a switch to it and use the added LED to find the target. All this for 20 bucks. I hear a ripping noise when I think about paying $130 for a pinpointer. The $20 unit will locate a target as fast as the $130 unit, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!