ACE 350 for a first detector?

[marh415]

I think I'm pretty sold on this model for a first detector, but what other machines would rival Garrett in the same price range?

 

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[Terry Soloman]

None at $300.00 besides the Tesoro Silver uMax. The Ace 350 is a good machine - go for it!

 

[dustytrails123]

None at $300.00 besides the Tesoro Silver uMax. The Ace 350 is a good machine - go for it!

A good machine?...i dont think so and i have a 350

 

[NW Digger]

A good machine?...i dont think so and i have a 350

Actually a 350 is a pretty good machine, especially for somebody just starting. My wife and kids use a 250 that we have, and my buddy uses the 350. Both do pretty good. The 250 rides in our trunk, I have to say I have and still swing it every once in awhile and have found quite a bit with it.
I still haven't swung a Tesero yet, but from what I hear and have read they are great machines. So good in fact that I have one on my "to get list"

 

[AC500]

A good machine?...i dont think so and i have a 350

care to elaborate?

 

[Terry Soloman]

A good machine?...i dont think so and i have a 350

Yes, please tell us your thoughts!

 

[dustytrails123]

Yes, please tell us your thoughts!

The 350 stinks because the lack of discrimination it likes to sing quarter dime signals on every piece of scrap and or bottle cap in the ground...its a very annoying machine i wish i never have the pleasure of owning

 

[brandonsmith]

I think I'm pretty sold on this model for a first detector, but what other machines would rival Garrett in the same price range?

My brother came across a used ACE350, used it for a couple months and then came across a used Fisher, not sure what model. He believed the fisher was a better machine, it is definitely worth more and has more functions, and so forth. Anyways he gave me the ACE350, this is the first metal detector i have ever even used! Its very easy to get used to, and its pretty much turn on and go, you will adjust the settings more once you get used to the sounds and such. It has paid for what it would have cost brand new, once over so far. Yes i have dug plenty of trash and bottle caps, but everyone who has ever metal detected has! I can't compare it to any other machines but i love mine, and I'm at least the third owner so I'm going to say its a great first choice!

 

[Fletch88]

I've found my 350 to be a great machine! I've found it has same depth as AT Pro. Not as many bells and whistles to get in the way. I would sell if interested as my wife prefers to help me dig instead of swinging. 5 weeks old with original box. $250

 

[dustytrails123]

You have to be a charter member to sell just to let you know

 

[Fletch88]

Glad you brought that up! How does one become a charter member? Is it based on the time I've been a member? Is there a fee? I know you have to be CM to list in classifieds as I discovered yesterday.

 

[rickv14623]

Glad you brought that up! How does one become a charter member? Is it based on the time I've been a member? Is there a fee? I know you have to be CM to list in classifieds as I discovered yesterday.

Click on Charter at the top of the page and you will learn how. Cost is $20/yr

 

[Fletch88]

I do not have a Charter button on top of this page or anywhere in site that I can locate. I'm running the iPhone app and have searched high and low

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[marh415]

Thanks for all the feedback, I'm actually working with one of the supporting vendors on a 350 as we speak!

 

[NW Digger]

Keep us updated!

 

[pjduff]

I bought my first detector in 1991, and have used it ever since. About a year ago I bought a 350 because I wanted to try one of the newer detectors that had some sort of target i.d. and different tones but I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't like it. The first few hunts I found some good items, but decided I didn't really like the "DD" style coil because it was harder to pinpoint with, so into the closet it went. This past Christmas I recieved a Pro-Pointer to aid in pinpointing and decided to pull the 350 back out about a month ago and give it another try. The past three hunts I have used the 350 and now that I have a pinpointer I have found It to be an excellent detector. Yes, you will find almost every bottle cap and piece of foil you come across, but I have made some good finds once I've gotten the trash out of the way. I am including links to my "Todays Finds" posts where I used the 350 so you can see what kind of finds can be made with the 350.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...-gold-ring-ever-20-years-metal-detecting.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...year-whole-roll-wheats-3-buffalo-nickels.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/352108-gold-ring-2-sterling-ring-6-year.html

 

[dholland02]

The 350 stinks because the lack of discrimination it likes to sing quarter dime signals on every piece of scrap and or bottle cap in the ground...its a very annoying machine i wish i never have the pleasure of owning

Had the 250 and feel the same way. Gotta be the most annoying thing I used. Thank god for minelab.

 

[-Taz-]

around $300? The F2 with DD coil;
https://bigboyshobbies.net/shop/fisher-f2-11-dd-coil/

add $100 and you got the F4 :-)

 

[marh415]

I bought my first detector in 1991, and have used it ever since. About a year ago I bought a 350 because I wanted to try one of the newer detectors that had some sort of target i.d. and different tones but I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't like it. The first few hunts I found some good items, but decided I didn't really like the "DD" style coil because it was harder to pinpoint with, so into the closet it went. This past Christmas I recieved a Pro-Pointer to aid in pinpointing and decided to pull the 350 back out about a month ago and give it another try. The past three hunts I have used the 350 and now that I have a pinpointer I have found It to be an excellent detector. Yes, you will find almost every bottle cap and piece of foil you come across, but I have made some good finds once I've gotten the trash out of the way. I am including links to my "Todays Finds" posts where I used the 350 so you can see what kind of finds can be made with the 350.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...-gold-ring-ever-20-years-metal-detecting.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...year-whole-roll-wheats-3-buffalo-nickels.html

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/352108-gold-ring-2-sterling-ring-6-year.html

Thanks for sharing, very cool!

 

[marh415]

around $300? The F2 with DD coil;
https://bigboyshobbies.net/shop/fisher-f2-11-dd-coil/

add $100 and you got the F4 :-)

What advantages over the 350 do you feel this machine has to offer? Not too familiar with the Fisher models.