pinpointers

[grafter]

i am or was using an automax v4 pinpointer until i poked a hole in the end of it.now all it dose is beep all the time when you turn it on.i would call that toast!i have been looking at others to replace it with.there are a lot of them out there and I'm not sure witch is the best for the money.i want one that will go deep and beep. dose anyone have any ideas they would like to share?

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

A History of Mining on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Grab it through Amazon!

[sniffer]

I haven't bought the new Garret pinpointer but from what I've heard it's one excellent unit

 

[SC_hunter]

I wouldn't recommend a whites bullseye. I have one but it's not worth the price.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I have a Fisher F-Point that I like and a Merlin SXL that is a bit fancier but less weatherproof. Both work well enough to justify owning them.

The best (and by far more expensive) is my Sunray FX-1 probe - really a 1" coil that is attached to the main detector shaft with a switch to go to pinpoint mode.

 

[camperlee]

The new Garrett pin pointer pro will go deep about 3 inches.

 

[grafter]

well folks i ordered the garrett pro pinpointer.it seemed like the one to go with.thanks for the help!!!!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Just curious - why do you want a pinpointer that will "go deep"?

If you lift your detector while sweeping an "X" pattern you can estimate the depth before you dig (or read the depth display if so equipped). Then flip a plug not quite that deep. Then use the pinpointer; first on the plug and then into the hole.

If you can't judge when you are within 3" it would seem you risk gouging a good coin; or even digging past a coin that is off to one side of the plug hole (some read as far to the side as they do ahead - the Merlin & F-point both do).

Personally, I like a pinpointer with 1" to 1-1/2" depth range.

 

[grafter]

i always dig my plug frist and if i don't see anything then out comes the pinpointer.

 

[extractor]

Garrett Pinpointer pro is what I now use. It's awsome !!!!!

 

[montepollock]

In trashy ground may dig 6 nails in same hole as coin,all metal pinpoint is innafective,My next Pinpointer?definately a Sunray

 

[NUKE345KV]

I just bought the 580 probe and i am very happy with it.

 

[SkyPirate]

Try this one out, it's cheap and works great. If it breaks buy another one...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97245