A good affordable pinpointer ?

[jonathan_174]

Hello , I'm 15 and I just bought the minelab x terra 305 . I think it would really help to have a pinpointer when I go hunting , but I don't really want to spend $120 on the garrett pro pointer . Is there any good ones but cheaper ? Thanks .

 

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[RobRieman]

There are a couple that are slightly cheaper but if I were you and can afford it, spend the extra for a good name brand with support and has a good track record.

 

[swamptick]

A used Whites Bullseye might be a good option. I had one for a while and it worked just fine. Check out auction sites and classifieds. Good Luck

 

[Pointman]

If you pinpoint very carefully you can get by without a pinpointer, but it definitely will speed up recovering your finds and makes it easier to find targets at depth. To answer your question, the best bet is to buy a used Propointer. You can keep a look out and find one under $70. Even if broke and under a year old, you can contact Garrett for repairs and just get charged the price for shipping it to them.

I will still occasionally go without using a pin pointer if my batteries go out or I am doing a quick, shallow recovery and don't want to bother getting mine out.

 

[556baller]

What about the Deteknix X-Pointer?

 

[Jackalope]

You can spend $125 on the waterproof Makro pinpointer. Perhaps you can find it used - seen it around for less.

I don't like the on-off button - so I just leave it on for 7 hours of hunting (I use rechargeable 9V li-ion batteries, they last long time) ... but I like it better than several other pinpointers (like the ML Propointer which tends to become erratic.)

 

[flgliderpilot]

Hello , I'm 15 and I just bought the minelab x terra 305 . I think it would really help to have a pinpointer when I go hunting , but I don't really want to spend $120 on the garrett pro pointer . Is there any good ones but cheaper ? Thanks .

I can't believe nobody suggested the cheapest one available.

You can buy a pin pointer from harbor freight for $14.99 on when it's on sale ot $16.99 when it's not. It works well enough, I've been using for awhile now. If it breaks, and it will eventually, you can take it back and exchange it. For $16 you really can't beat it while you save for that pro pointer. Mine will be a loaner when I upgrade.

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[galenrog]

Buy the best quality you can afford. White and Garrett are both good quality, as are many other brands. Used can last just as long as new, if it has been taken care of. I would stay away from the cheaply made pinpointers, regardless of brand, unless you buy a few backups for when they break in the field. Check craigslist. Always several detectors for sale in my area.

 

[tokameel]

Welcome to TNet Jonathon.

If money is a problem, get a 'Zircon M40 Stud Finder' as a hand held pin pointer. It's easy to use- just point & pull the trigger.
I think I payed $29 for it.
It is designed to help woodworkers find the hidden nails that hold drywall panels the studs (frames) of walls.
Can be found at any hardware store. Zircon makes a few different models of stud finders, so be sure to go for the 'M40'.
Ive been using it for 4 years and It works well for me until I can get the "Pro Pointer".

 

[Kamorle]

Don't waste your money on a black Garrett pro pointer they have issues. Get a Deteknix if you want an affordable quality pinpointer. The orange AT propointer aka Garrett Carrot is a good quality water proof pointer and my personal choice for my kit right now. But if you want dirt cheap a dull screwdriver will work as a probe ;-)

 

[rogueaviation]

On that famous auction site, you can usually get a Whites Bullseye II for around $50. It's not waterproof, but you can adjust the sensitivity, and they work really well.

 

[metaldetecta]

Hello , I'm 15 and I just bought the minelab x terra 305 . I think it would really help to have a pinpointer when I go hunting , but I don't really want to spend $120 on the garrett pro pointer . Is there any good ones but cheaper ? Thanks .

Buy the AT Propointer. It is very accurate and waterproof. Garrett always replaces my products for free even when they are not under warranty.