Minelab detectors

[Dirt.Hound]

I have a 705 and absolutely love it... amazing machine. I wouldn't consider it entry level at all... I've hunted with people with higher end machines and had no problem keeping up. Based on cost, performance, weight, versatility, etc... I'd say it's easily one of the best pound for pound detectors available. I'll have mine for a long time... haven't even considered "upgrading".

 

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[team sidewinder]

I just bought an xterra 705 tonight for about $700. Its my first detector and I have no idea how to use it..so many buttons. I took it out in the dark and found a really old nut in the yard of the 100 year old house I just bought though. Hopefully I can find some other cool stuff.

That is great. It will take some time to get the 705 figured out but you will be fine and the machine does most of the work for you once you get it set up for you and the area you are searching.
Good luck out there.

 

[gunsil]

Might as well go for the best you can afford. The SE Pro gives you MUCH more target info than the 705, I'd go for the SE Pro. I have a Safari and I like it fine, I also have Garretts (AT Pro and Infinium) but they are more for specific uses (fresh and salt water). The 705 also requires different coils to change frequencies while the SE Pro has 28 frequencies and there are a plethora of coils available for it. I think the Minelab explorer series are among the best general purpose detectors out there, there is a learning curve for sure, but they are worth the investment in time.