This summers detector

[Nick in NEPA]

This summer's detector

I may be opening up Pandora's box, but this summer I have been thinking about saving up for a new detector...I'm split between an Ace 250, White's Prizm III or IV, or a Minelab xTerra 50. Or ? Any insight is appreciated.

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

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I'd choose the X-Terra 50 of those four. But then you're comparing a $500 detector to a $250 and a $300 and a $350. No surprises there.

 

[SC_hunter]

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Just one note...Don't judge detectors on price alone.

 

[SC_hunter]

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Charlie said it all...HH and I know whatever you choose..you will learn it and love it..

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

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Oop. Charlie must have said too much!! Post pulled?!?

Dive! Dive!

 

[SC_hunter]

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Geeezz..What did you say Charlie? lol

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

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I take it one of the links was to a forbidden site. Though, as far as I know, none were other forums - just manufacturers, dealers and detecting reviews (for the four detectors mentioned in the original thread-starter post).

I'm not going to repeat them, but if you google or search "metal detector reviews" many will be in the first hits. The other links were to multi-brand dealers, so I'll just recommend you consult your local yellow-pages or visit the TreasureNet sponsors.

Somebody don't like someone, or something?? I didn't get a PM and I'm still up and taking nourishment so I guess it was a minor violation.

Now back to my foxhole!

 

[TonyinCT]

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Go with the X50 of the ones you mentioned. More versatile and deeper right out of the box.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

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(Tony (above) was one of the three vendors I recommend you contact)

 

[TonyinCT]

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SHHHHH Thanks Charlie !

 

[khouse]

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The Prizms are not even close to the Ace 250 as far as features and price. I won't get into all the details but the 250 beats them easily.
That leaves the XT50. The XT50 beats the 250 in one major area. It has a manual ground balance. BUT it lacks a small coil.
The 250 has a coin killer 4.5 inch sniper coil. That coil will go 6 inches plus into the ground. So for all the features of the 250 plus the smaller coil option and at only $212.00 the Ace 250 gets my vote. The only reason I would reccomend the XT50 is if you have highly mineralized ground. But it still lacks the small coil. So then I would suggest another brand that has a GB adjustment with a smaller coil option.