Metal Detector suggestions for a new hunter.

[madmac28]

Hello,

I am very new at this hunting thing and am looking for some advice as to what brand or type of metal detector to purchase. I am not looking to spend over two hundred dollar. Thanks for the help!

 

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[Tpmetal]

im pretty sure in most of va theres a lot of mineralization in the soil, red clay? But i remember hearing you need a pi machine to hunt those conditions. not sure how cheap you can get a pulse induction detector for. someones gotta chime in here soon on this.

 

[Xraywolf]

$200 is obviously at the low, low end of detectors and severely limits your options.

Garret Ace 250 from ebay or a bounty hunter would be my suggestion, both are decent starter machines.

 

[Terry Soloman]

You want a Tesoro Compadre, with an 8" coil - Go to Supporting Vendors and talk to the dealer's listed there. You can trust them, and they will be there after the sale to help you!

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[gentleone444]

Tesoro all the way

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[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Virginia for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Peter67]

Like Terry already said, for a 200 $ budget you can't do better then a Tesoro compadre with the 8" coil. You will smoke a bunch of higher priced detectors with this one, especially in parks with a lot of junk. The compadre has an excellent discrimination.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

For your budget, Terry gave you the best advice you will receive here.

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard

 

[Xraywolf]

I'd personally hesitate to recommend a detector without a display to a noob, I stand by my suggestion.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum from Massachusetts!

IMHO, I would save a bit more and purchase a mid-level machine. These machines have more adjustments to compensate for difficult ground conditions; if you live in such an area.

Good luck in your detector search.

 

[TerryC]

Yes, buy from the "Supporting Vendors". They're reputation(s) are made and broken here at TNet. They live with the sales made here. ╦╦Ç

 

[GroundBalanced]

To be honest, I love my old Fischer F2 on land for a newbie.
I would consider researching something that might be older than 2017 release, and look for a used unit.
Doesn't need to be Fischer (i just mentioned it because i have one).
Lots of guys (and girls) upgrade, and look to sell their prev unit which they cared for nicely.
You might be able to get "more for your money" if you don't mind swinging an axe that was previously used.
Even the vendors supported on the forum have used units at times.
Good luck!

 

[madmac28]

Alright thanks of all of the help. since my birthday is coming up the price has gone to 300 dollars! I was on metaldetector.com and the guy said that the bounty hunter platinum. What do you guys think about this detector? Or if there are others in my price range. Thanks again for the help!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Tesoro Mojave

Tesoro Silver uMax

 

[Zero Discrimination]

I would say...either a Garrett Ace 250 or a Tesoro Campadre would be great beginner models. Good luck! ~ Gypsy

 

[RustyGold]

I have a new Teknetics Patriot for sale for 319. In the classifieds
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/treasure-related-stuff-sale/552088-teknetics-patriot.html

 

[Silver Saver]

Eurotek pro 11" dd coil. Or something! Ha