NEED ADVICE ON BACKUP DETECTOR

[red fox bob]

I currently have a Whites V3, I am looking for a good machine to use as a backup.We are planning a 6 to 8 week trip from Pennsylvania to parts South & East of the Mississippi.No destination,no plans were to land.I think this is what you call getting out & see the good old USA.Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.Good Luck & Happy Hunting.

 

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[SusanMN]

An Xterra 705 is a fun machine and would be a great backup detector. Easy to learn, lots of features and light to swing.

 

[drenalin11]

CTX 3030 would be a great backup! What kind of money for a backup? That's probably going to help narrow it down.


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[DeepseekerADS]

CTX 3030 would be a great backup!

That's a fact! Actually, his existing detector would probably become the backup.

One thing I'd note, rather than picking up a new machine for back up, you could get twice the machine for the money by just watching the For Sale forum here and picking up a used machine. Some of those old machines are actually better than many of the new machines. Just scan the ads every few days and if you see something within your desired price range, read up on it and jump on it.

I didn't like my ACE250, so I gave it to my cousin. His jewelry finds last season tallied 6 pieces of gold.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Hello Red fox bob,

There are lots of good machines out there to use to back-up your V3. IMHO, for the money the Minelab 705 is a very good machine. The AT pro is also very good for the money. I use them both along with the Whites V3i and feel confident that I'm not missing many keepers.

Enjoy your vacation trip!

GL & HH

Doc

 

[MrMikeJackie]

Teknetics T2 classic. I'm falling in love with this little machine.

 

[G.I.B.]

Get a new one.

Current one serves as a back up.

-ooooor- use your second machine you have listed as the back up.

 

[red fox bob]

G.I.B. I thought about doing that,but I just wanted to see what kind of advise was out there.From all the feedback I received so far ,there is alot to think about.I also was kicking the tires on a new XP DUSE,just haven't pulled the trigger as of yet.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I am with G.I.B. Current becomes back-up. I'm a fan of Fisher but am not married to the brand. My back-up is a Minelab Musketeer Advantage.

If I was looking for a back-up and didn't have one there are two that come to mind. Not just for back-up/loaners but as perhaps better suited to different areas.

The DetectorPro Pirate. A relative unknown but a great concept. The electronics are all in the headset. The shaft and coil are fully submersible in fresh or salt water.

Or a Tesoro Cibola. Simple and effective.

You didn't give us a price range.

 

[red fox bob]

Price range 1000 to1500

 

[against the wind]

Well, depending on what kind of hunting you're going to do, I would suggest making sure you get something that will allow you to go in the water. A submersible machine like the CTX 3030 or the AT PRO will give you the luxury of hunting shallow water as well as in the rain. I found the learning curve on the PRO to be relatively easy but the CTX takes a little more time.

 

[red fox bob]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the XP DUES? The AT PRO was another machine I was thinking about.I don't know if I want to invest $2500 in the CTX3030.If I would make the investment then I would make my V3 my backup.I want to thank all you guys & girls for all the advice I have already received.GH &GL

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Price range 1000 to1500

Fisher F75 LTD 2 plus a 6.5" elliptical coil for coin sniping in trashy sites. (I'm a coin shooter).

I've been using that as my primary for 9 years (returned to factory for the upgrade a few years back).

 

[Tpmetal]

The whites mx sport is a great machine for the money and well under your budget. I really recommend that you check it out. Water proof, Fresh and salt water abilities, hunts deep, great sorting in trashy areas, backlit screen, up to 20 different tones, battery life is great I got over 30 hours on my first set and still going strong, on top of that whites will make anything right if something goes wrong, the customer service is exemplary.

 

[beerguy]

I have a CTX, Excal, Xterra 705, Garrett 350, and a few others.

I am thinking of getting a Tesoro Vaquero as a unit to keep in my car.

 

[Deft Tones]

You want to, and budget reflects it, so this might shock some, but get the Deus. That's if you insist on new. It will be useful to fill a few gaps left by the V3i.

I would have suggested getting a used Minelab Sov. but see you have the Excal. Pretty good back up right there.

What do you want from a back up that you don't already have in the V3i? That answer will make things easier to identify the unit for your needs.

Perhaps all you really need are a few more coils to round out the V3i a bit more.

Something to think about.

 

[red fox bob]

I am taking the advise from G.I.B. & Deft Tones, today I made myself a hip mount for my Excal ll to eliminate some of the weight. After thinking about the Excal I really have everything I need right there in that machine.Thanks to those two guys they saved me a bunch of money.Thanks to all who took the time to express their opinions,I weight in on everyone of them.GH , HH , & to all a banner find.

 

[Honest Samuel]

Price range 1000 to1500

Now, that is real money. Most of the best detectors sells less then $1500.00. I am myself will purchased a Fisher 75 as my first daily use in April or May. Good hunting and good luck.