In Search of a Descent Probe?

U.P. Northwoods · Sep 2, 2008

After about 2 weeks of the Automax that I puchased at the cost of shipping it is no more. From getting it to turn on, to getting it to work after it turned on I had nothing but problems. >:(

But now since it does not work at all I guess the problems are over other than shipping it back and getting a refund or putting the refund toward a good probe. Can I hear from some of you folks out there about your probes, your results with these probes and cost. Really appreciate it. :thumbsup:

SC_hunter · Sep 2, 2008

I have a Whites Bullseye and just barely satisfied with it. It beats feeling in the dirt for lost coins but doesn't get but about maybe 1/2 inch. I read a review on here not long ago about a new one that Garrett has come out with that I might try. I haven't even seen it advertised yet on their site.

TORRERO · Sep 2, 2008

U.P. Northwoods said:
After about 2 weeks of the Automax that I puchased at the cost of shipping it is no more. From getting it to turn on, to getting it to work after it turned on I had nothing but problems. But now since it does not work at all I guess the problems are over other than shipping it back and getting a refund or putting the refund toward a good probe. Can I hear from some of you folks out there about your probes, your results with these probes and cost. Really appreciate it.

If your machine will take one, and you have the bucks for one...
The Sunray Probes are by far the industry standard to beat...
I have one and would not trade it for one of those others for anything...
My partner got one yesterday and now does not know why he put up with his old one as long as he has...

PMike · Sep 2, 2008

Check out the Harbor Freight site or store. They sell a Cen Tech brand detector that is hand held and very similar to the White's Bullseye, only a bit more sensitive. Iy comes with a belt holster and can be bought for less than $20.00.

Mike

Nick A · Sep 2, 2008

Sunray inline probe. You'll never look back. A bit pricey, but worth EVERY PENNY. I won't buy another detector that I can't get a Sunray probe for, I swear by it THAT much.

Keppy · Sep 2, 2008

I would say the best one out there is ...pocket uniprob by detector pro... www.detectorpro.com ..........that new Garrett probe comes out this month as soon as they come out i am going to try one of them also i hear they are a solid prob................Jim

seagullplayer · Sep 2, 2008

PMike said:
Check out the Harbor Freight site or store. They sell a Cen Tech brand detector that is hand held and very similar to the White's Bullseye, only a bit more sensitive. Iy comes with a belt holster and can be bought for less than $20.00.

Mike

That is the one I have, for $15. It does what I thought a pointer should do. I don't know what a high dollar pointer could do any different. Good luck in your search, but for $15 can you pass giving it a try?

U.P. Northwoods · Sep 2, 2008

I don't think Sunray has anything compatable for a Whites? :icon_scratch:

TORRERO · Sep 2, 2008

U.P. Northwoods said:
I don't think Sunray has anything compatable for a Whites?

WHAT

?

dl_mooney · Sep 3, 2008

I run a VibraProbe 570 its the latest one out check around in the Net.I got mine for about $130,Would say goes down about 2-3 inches.No on or off switches,to turn it on you hold it uprighr for a short time. It shuts off after about a minute with no activity,Runs on 9 volt battery (that comes with it). Year warrenty. dl_mooney BH Time Ranger,Lesche Digger.& VP570

TORRERO · Sep 3, 2008

TORRERO said:
U.P. Northwoods said:

I don't think Sunray has anything compatable for a Whites?

Click to expand...

WHAT ?

I have a DFX and my friend just bought one for his XLT...
I think that their first ones were for Whites.

Michigan Badger · Sep 3, 2008

If you ever find a good one let me know.

I bought one from Upstate detectors called a "Sherlock" or something like that. It was a piece of junk.

They wouldn't refund my money but only gave me the address of the company so I could return it.

I returned it and never heard from them.

I lost like $50.

I'd never buy anything from them again.

Monty · Sep 3, 2008

I've had a sunray for quite a time and at first I didn't like it much. That's when I discovered that it is sensitive all along the barrel and not just the tip. I was geting signals fro the sides of the dig and not realizing it. It is pricey, that's the only drawback I can see. Mine will find metal at about 3" if the conditions are just right. Monty

U.P. Northwoods · Sep 3, 2008

Thanks so much for all your help guys. I was told otherwise as far as a Sunray model fitting my M6. Now I know and was the main reason I was not looking at them. I am more than willing to put out the sheckles if it will work. Now who to go through?

U.P. Northwoods · Sep 3, 2008

You betcha I did O Rightous one! I saw they do now stock them for the M6. So I think I"m going to pull the trigger and buy one. :thumbsup:

Can you point me ain a direction?

erikk · Sep 4, 2008

I like the Detector Pro Pocket Uni. Had the Sun Ray probes but since i have multiple machines I found the Uni was the way to go. Also cuts down on the weight since it is not mounted on the machine. It will also detect twice as deep as anything currently out there :thumbsup:

Bavaria Mike · Sep 4, 2008

I use a Vibraprobe 570, waterproof, easy to use and gets about 2-3" depth, standalone so you can use it with any detector, also have two 560s. Avoid the 560 as it only gets about 3/4" and can be frustrating when you hit a target. HH, Mike

Keppy · Sep 4, 2008

erikk said:
I like the Detector Pro Pocket Uni. Had the Sun Ray probes but since i have multiple machines I found the Uni was the way to go. Also cuts down on the weight since it is not mounted on the machine. It will also detect twice as deep as anything currently out there

You got that one right.....................Jim

U.P. Northwoods · Sep 4, 2008

Again, really appreciate everyones advice. Especially Nicks sense of humor :thumbsup:

I will be going with the DX-1. I have contacted a dealer about one (sorry Nick)

. I probably won't add another detector to the arsenal at least for another year and if I have to buy another probe well, I'll have to buy another probe.

gary in idaho · Sep 4, 2008

I just traded for a CZ-3D and it came with an Invader FZ-1 probe, this probe is awesome. I love just flipping the toggle to pinpoint without removing my headphones. I also have 2 of those cen- tech pinpointers and for the money they are really good, if you're short on cash and want a decent pinpointer I recommend this one. The SunRay probes are expensive but hard to beat!