Need advice on buying a metal detector

[LiamMason]

I want to start getting into metal detecting. Seeing all your awesome finds has inspired me! I have been watching a ton of videos and reading a lot of reviews and it seems like a good consensus is the Fisher Labs F2 or Garrett Ace 250? I live in SW FL and plan on using it mainly in yards and at the beaches. My budget is $300.00 Are these good beginner detectors that I can keep without upgrading for a while? essay writer Any that you would suggest in that price range?

all the reviews and comparison charts I have seen have been 3-4 years old. Any new competitors? Thanks!

 

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[RustyGold]

Welcome to TreasureNet Liam!
Your price range will most likely limit your detector choices. May I suggest saving a little more to narrow in on a detector that will be perfect for the places you mentioned you like to hunt.
Take a look at the Minelab Equinox 600. If you call around, It can be purchased at a discount from sponsors. The 600 will allow you to grow into it and not need to be upgraded at a later date. Best of luck!

 

[ticndig]

Most machines in that price range won't like a salt water beach. something to research when shopping.

 

[angelito1]

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[Coinboy]

Look into a Nokta Makro Simplex or Minelab Vanquish 440

 

[RussM]

I agree with both Rustygold and ticndig, and strongly believe in saving more now to be frustrated less later. My experience however limited has proven that getting a machine that will perform well in the environment you find yourself will greatly increase your chances of finding what you seek, keeping you excited and interested. A machine that doesn’t, will ultimately aggravate you to the point where you convince yourself to abandon the challenge out of frustration and lackluster results.
At the beach I have found my Equinox to perform very well.

Just my two cents...

 

[smokeythecat]

Most machines will work on the dry sand at a beach. I liked my Tesoro Cibola for that. It found my first gold coin at a beach no less! There are a lot of machines to choose from. Garrett makes some very nice machines these days, I'd take a look at them. Some are very reasonable.

 

[Richard Guy]

Simplex all the way, punches way above its weight class, seriously

 

[CalReg]

Simplex or Vanquish...either should work fine for you!

 

[Xraywolf]

Simplex for sure, actually below $300 unless you want the wireless headphones

 

[1637]

i always say buy a used 6 or 7 hundred machine for 300.alott of vendors on there sale used machines.
brad

 

[islamoradamark]

Welcome from da keys

 

[teleprospector]

Welcome! I'd get the Garrett or Fisher and try it. The sandy beach area will be ok for them. You'll need a backup detector to have around when you upgrade if you really like the hobby. The Equinox 600 pretty much does it all in a nice compact package. If there is a dealer nearby I'd suggest to go check out different models.
Jon from s/e Michigan