What metal detector

[andyb]

I am new to metal detecting and have hired a at pro for this weekend. Now i am looking to buy my onw one but, is there somewhere a list online that presents all the waterproof metal detectors?

Because i really only need it to be "rainproof" as i am not going to go under water...

thanks!

 

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[Sandman]

Many detectors that are better than the ATP can be made rain proof with just a plastic baggie over the controls. One is the Whites Beach Hunter ID which can also be taken in the water like the ATP. However you might not like it as it doesn't chatter with false signals.

 

[tcornel]

Understand that everyone on this board will like different units or dislike certain units. There is a reason the AT Pro is the best selling detector
for the last several years. It has to do with price point vs. features and ease of learning. There are certainly better units out there.

The Beach Hunter sells for 900+ vs. 500+ for the AT PRO. for the 400 you can but a Propointer (125), stainless steel sand scoop (140), lesch digger (40) and predator shovel (80). If you would want to upgrade later the ATP has a ready used market or keep it as a backup unit. Garrett's service is second to none.

 

[airscapes]

Like any hobby, there is a lot to learn spend a few weeks reading all you can find and see if you can find a local MD store that carries multiple brands. Even if you have to diver a few hundred miles, it is well worth the trip. Typically people buy something and 6 months later sell it and buy something else. This is either because they did not take the time to learn the machine, and as such have not found anything they think is "Good" and assume something more expensive will be better.. Again, they still have to put in the time to learn the unit. The other reason is they are uncomfortable swinging the machine because they did not try it before buying it... Like buying a car online with never sitting in it.. seats may or may not be comfy..
Good luck!
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[penzfan]

Try this link:

Kellyco Metal Detector Comparison

I am new to metal detecting and have hired a at pro for this weekend. Now i am looking to buy my onw one but, is there somewhere a list online that presents all the waterproof metal detectors?

Because i really only need it to be "rainproof" as i am not going to go under water...

thanks!

 

[andyb]

Like any hobby, there is a lot to learn spend a few weeks reading all you can find and see if you can find a local MD store that carries multiple brands. Even if you have to diver a few hundred miles, it is well worth the trip. Typically people buy something and 6 months later sell it and buy something else. This is either because they did not take the time to learn the machine, and as such have not found anything they think is "Good" and assume something more expensive will be better.. Again, they still have to put in the time to learn the unit. The other reason is they are uncomfortable swinging the machine because they did not try it before buying it... Like buying a car online with never sitting in it.. seats may or may not be comfy..
Good luck!
This site has information overload, but if you can go through it and digest it, you can make a better purchase.
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I had that with the at pro this weekend, but maybe if i would go for garrett i would go for the 350 to begin with. Have had some bad luck.

I have had numbers up to 100 this weekend but when i dug up the object, mostly it was ony rusty neals... I have read the reason is that rust has the same "value" as large silver etc.

So i am thinking, why go for a very expensive tool when it (it, meaning probably no metal detector?) can't even discriminate rusted iron?

But thanks for the reactions, i will look into the other mentionned brands and types!

 

[gusser]

The "mine is bigger than yours" crowd will tell you theirs is the best.--- From a Harbor Freight to the top dollar machine, NONE work if you don't learn them inside out. And ALL work if you do. Spend wisely. Happy Hunting.

 

[cudamark]

No matter which detector you buy, you will get fooled every now and then. With the higher end machines, it's less likely to happen but still not foolproof. If you explain a bit more on the type of detecting you plan on doing, we might be able to refine our recommendations. Nothing wrong with an AT Pro but if you don't need the waterproof feature, there may be better choices. Salt water hunting? Parks? Relics? Nuggets?

 

[Fletch88]

Understand that everyone on this board will like different units or dislike certain units. There is a reason the AT Pro is the best selling detector for the last several years. It has to do with price point vs. features and ease of learning. There are certainly better units out there. The Beach Hunter sells for 900+ vs. 500+ for the AT PRO. for the 400 you can but a Propointer (125), stainless steel sand scoop (140), lesch digger (40) and predator shovel (80). If you would want to upgrade later the ATP has a ready used market or keep it as a backup unit. Garrett's service is second to none.

And one other main main reason is .... JUICE in the hole!!! Not to open Pandora's box but a certain tv show sold 2/3 of the AT's. Or at least lead the viewer to sites like this one where they read rave reviews! It's definitely the best bang for the buck in its market.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

whatever

Whatever detector you buy, use it a LOT, learning all it can do and can't. Getting proficient is important. Knowing its little quirks!
You want a middle-of-the-line machine, one that's (somehow) intuitive to use, but one that offers you a lot of info, so you can make
the right decision to dig or not....
But, I guess you should GUESS and DIG, and (that) WILL help you learn about, what that machine was (trying) to tell you!
Bag your machine to keep out rain, unless you get a waterproof unit.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting!!

 

[Normsel]

Like so many have said it's more about learning your detector than the make or model. I would however at least start with a detector comparable to the ATP. There are several in the $600 to $800 range that will do more than the lower end models but not much less than the higher end models. To spend $1000 or more on a detector takes awhile to learn because they offer so many settings and hitting on what works best for your style of hunting takes awhile. I started with an Ace 250 and went to the ATP two months later and was amazed how much better it was once I got about 200 hours on it. I will put myself up against anyone with an ATP but have since graduated to a higher end Whites V3i. I have not yet mastered the V3i. To me it's the challenge of mastering a detector once I buy it.

Go with your gut but once you get good with what you buy you will wonder how much better you can be with a higher end detector.