My detector

[mochates]

I know my detector is low budget and really wanting to start with a better one.. Can someone point me to the right detector looking for something nice ,but not to expensive maybe 300-600 dollar range..

something that will work with regular rocks and dirt land based

Here is a picture of my current detector... I know its a cheap one

 

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You can get quite a lot of machine if you look at something used.

 

[Loco-Digger]

You can get many good detectors for your budgeted 300-600 dollars. I would make sure you get a detector that has after market or additional coils available from the manufacturer. My preference is a 9x11 double D coil. Also be aware of it's weight and what you'd be comfortable swinging for extended periods of time. I am a frugal man and have purchased all of mine off of craigslist. I contact the seller, arrange a time to meet and test the machine before I purchased them. The down side is you do not get a warranty, like when you buy new from a vendor. Last year I started with a Fisher F4, it had a DD coil and only weighed 2.9 lbs. I could swing that all day. My last purchase was from a fellow detectorist who was forced to retire from the hobby due to health concerns. I got $1600 worth of gear for $800. I went home with 2 detectors, a F75LTDSE and a White's Classic ID. I also got a Garret Propointer, a relic pouch mounted to some Army LBE, and a nice modified shovel for field digging. The F75LTDSE came with 2 coils, the 9x11 DD and the 5 inch DD for trashy areas.

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[Loco-Digger]

You can get quite a lot of machine if you look at something used. For instance I have an Whites XLT I would part with (have 2 of them).

Doug you need to be a charter member to sell on T-Net.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

You can get quite a lot of machine if you look at something used. For instance I have an Whites XLT I would part with (have 2 of them).

Doug you need to be a charter member to sell on T-Net.

Sorry, LD is correct, only charter members can offer to sell here....

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Hi Mochates welcome to the board and the hobby ! This hobby can be an obsession and a bit of a money pit at times, if you are really into it I like DD coils myself and I would not buy a detector that doesn't have the option for good medium and small area coverage coils. I love my 12 x 8 DD coil and am getting into a 6 inch round DD now also.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Hi Mochates welcome to the board and the hobby ! This hobby can be an obsession and a bit of a money pit at times, if you are really into it I like DD coils myself and I would not buy a detector that doesn't have the option for good medium and small area coverage coils. I love my 12 x 8 DD coil and am getting into a 6 inch round DD now also.

Correct on the money, but it is cheaper than many other hobbies... Golf, fishing, boating and antique cars as example...It is addictive, and for me it is a hobby that pays back.. I have yet to catch a bass that had a diamond ring in it's belly.[emoji1]

 

[atomicscott]

I know my detector is low budget and really wanting to start with a better one.. Can someone point me to the right detector looking for something nice ,but not to expensive maybe 300-600 dollar range..

something that will work with regular rocks and dirt land based

Here is a picture of my current detector... I know its a cheap one

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Look into the Teknetics EuroTek machines, or the new F series (F11, F22, F44) from Fisher. They range from under $200, to $349. You get a lot of bang for your buck with these machines.

 

[atomicscott]

Correct on the money, but it is cheaper than many other hobbies... Golf, fishing, boating and antique cars as example...It is addictive, and for me it is a hobby that pays back.. I have yet to catch a bass that had a diamond ring in it's belly.[emoji1]

Amen! I found a 14 kt gold bracelet worth about $170 a couple weeks ago. It can be a very rewarding hobby in more ways than one.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Correct on the money, but it is cheaper than many other hobbies... Golf, fishing, boating and antique cars as example...It is addictive, and for me it is a hobby that pays back.. I have yet to catch a bass that had a diamond ring in it's belly.[emoji1]

Thats true, those other hobbies can cost a lots more and don't give back treasure type items

 

[mochates]

Wow thanks for all the replies.. Looks like you guys are going to point me in the right direction..

 

[shadowulf]

I paid $380 for my Fisher F70. It was a demo unit. Dealer said it had less than 20 hours of field use. It has been a great machine for me.

Research the used machines well. Some can still be repaired or serviced by the manufacturer. Some are "end of line" units and you're on your own if something goes wrong. The Minelab xterra 70 only has a few less features than the current 705. And is a mighty good detector that can be found at a good price.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Mochates check your PMs..

 

[George (MN)]

Many detectors you can buy used for $100-$150 are better & new at $200-$300. At the upper range of your budget & buying new, good choices include Garrett AT Pro just under $600, & Teknetics T2 just under $500. Best wishes, George (MN)

Wow thanks for all the replies.. Looks like you guys are going to point me in the right direction..