advise me on a new detector.

[mcb]

I have a gold bug pro and I can't recall the other detectors name. The second detector I bought for cheap, a basic starter, also the one my kids use. They've found some awesome coins with it. My younger kids also use a cheap national geographic kids detector which I think is crap but they have found some good stuff with those too.

Anyway, I'd like to add a new metal detector. Can you all advise on which would be best to use. I tend to go with the flow. We (my children and I) have md woods, Parks, beaches, land where homes were torn down, old homes with permission and so on. Its all about fun when we're together, although treasure would be awesome too. I'll be the one using the new detector.

 

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[mcb]

The detector I couldn't remember is the IV tracker.

 

[Produce Guy]

Garret Ace 250 or a Tesoro Cibola,both less than $400,are probably the 2 best detectors for a new person to buy.Just ask on this site and their sites.

 

[liftloop]

white's gt or a mxt will do nicely

 

[Adamsr0522]

Just ordered an AT pro from Bart today over at bigboyshobbies.net.

I also have a tracker IV, great machine but was ready for the next step.

Killer dude! Had a tracking # in less than 5 minutes.

 

[mcb]

I took my time checking different detectors out. I finally decided on the Fisher f70. I got it yesterday and started testing it out.

 

[I Dig Jesus]

Two of the best basic operating machines that you can still pick up used for a decent price are the whites M6 matrix, the new coin masters are also easy to use. I've also owned a Classic ID which is still an awesome machine. My advice, go into your local pawn shop, or detector dealer just to handle a couple, see how they function, I personally have to have a depth reading, and at least a visual ID display, but that's me. Check them out in person, once you buy, your stuck. Minelab or whites are really the only two brands I would personally consider. One you look at a few it shouldn't be to difficult to figure out why. That's my two cents worth, and good luck to you.

 

[mcb]

Thank you. I'll need to check out a dealer. I'm determined to get used to my Fisher but always open to better detectors for my kids. They're currently using a tracker and some kiddie ones from national geographic.

 

[I Dig Jesus]

 

[chillicothedirtdigger]

At Pro is a great machine and the best part about it that its waterproof up to 10feet.. I have found some really nice things so far with it and i just bought it in 2/2013 1898 barber, 1913 barber dime, 1844 Braided hair large cent and tons of modern coins. I also use the 5x8 dd coil and not the big stock coil that came with it.. I bought from Kellyco and got a lot of extra stuff for the buck.. The Fisher f70 though is a great machine by the way

 

[christo000]

f70

congrates on the f70 i dont have 1 nor have i used one i did hear good things about them good luck hope to c ur finds up

 

[NW Digger]

Congrats on the F70, a friend of mine has had his a couple weeks now, I haven't got to try it yet (he wont let go of it haha!) but he swears by it and is doing pretty well last I heard.

 

[mcb]

Thank you. It took awhile getting used to but I've found a few things. I posted about my best finds. Otherwise I doubt people want to know about one corroded coin here and there LOL.

 

[russ]

c scope c3 mx is a good machine easy to use ,switch and go, also its not terrible on wet sand and customer service second to none....also my mate uses a whites coin master, finds plenty and doesnt mind the beach...neither, that expensive or complicated...

 

[chinchilla]

the compadre is very light and easy to use

 

[Nickleanddime]

What about around 300 bucks that'll pick up old coins and jewelry. I'm still shooting clad but a few oldies wouldn't be bad. My cheaply only has about 3 inches of dept. so anything more and with a display. Thanks everyone.

 

[BugsyDiggs]

I got a teknetics delta 4000 works great.
I've found lots of clad ,silver and some rings no gold yet. Discrimination is real good too my yard has 1000 nails but no more coins and I always make out good with it!! My buddys gettin one too cause he used mine and pulled out silver on the second hit. He's hooked.
Great machine fun times