I have about $300 NEED Metal detector ideas please!

[Chase7628]

I have about 300 to play with for a new detector...maybe a little more if its worth it...I would like it to also be able to detect in shallow water if possible...thanks in advance for the help!

I currently have the Bounty Hunter Tracker 4.

 

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[DeepseekerADS]

Another option would be a mid to upper line Used Tesoro.

That's true, you can find a used Tejon (which is a great machine) in your price range

 

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[detectorben]

I also recommend buying used AT Pro. In my opinion you can't get a better bang for your buck in that price range. It is great in freshwater and land. I found a ton of nice finds with mine. I think you can find a used one for around $350.

 

[sore back]

their is a garrett400 on Syracuse craiglist for sale in cicero for 300 with pinpointer and garrett digger..........

 

[sore back]

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/for/d/garrett-ace-400/6466883412.html

 

[ecmjamsit]

I would get an Garrett Ace 250 and some Grey Ghost headphones. Should keep you in budget if you can buy it used. Maybe a Garrett pinpointer, too. Barebones must have combo!

 

[Pacific_Searcher]

I agree on a used at pro if your going to be spending a lot of time in the water.

 

[jsulateskee]

Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro or Teknetics Liberator (essentially the same machine with a different faceplate and a small variance in price depending on where you're looking) You can find the BHLRP on amazon right now for about $ 244. Good luck!

 

[bravobob]

All the machines listed on the post are good choices. But remember , all the machines recommended except the
Garrett AT Pro are NOT waterproof ! Some are "Weatherproof" like the Fisher F44, (Weatherproof. Meaning a little rain).
But with all these machines if you slip and dunk them say good bye.
Are you happy with your Tracker IV ? I love mine. its as waterproof as all the machines listed above except the AT Pro.
If your serious about going into the water, I agree with some of the other guys. Save a couple extra bucks and get the machine that fits the kind of hunting you dream about.
My suggestions ; Garrett AT Pro, Whites MX Sport, Equinox. All in the $ 500 to $700 price range new, $300 to $500 used.

 

[erte]

i would get a used sand shark if using for wet conditions and beach plus its built like a baby tank, a used sovereign xs would be very good too for beach but would have to build some water protection around to save circuitry in long run. a used vaquero is also a good idea but is bad in wet sand, its good in the field. if on a real tight budget i would get one of these used, but i personally would get one new. If you want the best bang for your buck in the depth department for coins and rings try to find a used original tdi or tdi pro in the 600-800 range, the thing is a beast and a tank and you can find new rechargeable batteries for it online

 

[8Keeper]

My whites prism 6t lives in my truck. Should be able to pick one up cheap and it finds stuff. I could not even guess how many hours I have worked it. Everything from saltwater to old homesteads. Just cannot dunk the box.