we live on an old townsite - lots of junk metal - which detector??

[unresponsivebeevictim]

So our acreage is on an old coal mine townsite - long gone - but every time we do any sort of digging or landscaping, loads of broken glass and rusty twisted metal come up with the dirt. I want to get my treasure hunter husband a metal detector for his birthday, we could spend ages just doing our own land! However based on the fact that there is *so* much junk metal around here, what is a good choice in detector to sort through the junk? My budget is about $500 ish. I was looking at the AT Pro (pushing the budget there, though) or possibly a Tesoro, but not sure which one. Im reading the forums furiously trying to get a feel for which detector will work best around here but if anyone has any advice it is more than welcome!!

 

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[CoinandRelicMan]

No detector is immune to junk ! I would lean towards a Tesoro but you might look into a Minelab Xterra also.

 

[unresponsivebeevictim]

No detector is immune to junk ! I would lean towards a Tesoro but you might look into a Minelab Xterra also.

This is true! Wouldn't it be nice though?! Thanks for the recommendation - I'll go read up on the Xterra!

 

[oakhunter27]

ATP does great in the iron infested areas

Sent from my SCH-S738C using TreasureNet in the middle of a field somewhere

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Seperating the iron from the good stuff has always been the chalenge for any detector.... some are better than others at it. Whatever you do, if its really loaded with iron - get a small coil for the machine you choose. You will not be able to hit the deepest of targets, but the ability to seperate trash goes way up.

Brand/model wise there are lots to choose from... for best performance be sure to pick one that ground balances due to the coal and minerals found in old coal mining towns.

 

[Bombguy]

So our acreage is on an old coal mine townsite - long gone - but every time we do any sort of digging or landscaping, loads of broken glass and rusty twisted metal come up with the dirt. I want to get my treasure hunter husband a metal detector for his birthday, we could spend ages just doing our own land! However based on the fact that there is *so* much junk metal around here, what is a good choice in detector to sort through the junk? My budget is about $500 ish. I was looking at the AT Pro (pushing the budget there, though) or possibly a Tesoro, but not sure which one. Im reading the forums furiously trying to get a feel for which detector will work best around here but if anyone has any advice it is more than welcome!!

Don't rule out the Sovereign GT...This little machine has excellent ability to get past the iron to see the good stuff.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

And wear good gloves when you dig!!! You don't want to cut your hands for sure!

With that kind of junk, you're going to have to be very patient in your searching. I would say that most of the first time detector users run out of patience when all they find is junk, and abandon the hobby.

Don't forget to look at used detectors! And do a search on Craigslist for "metal detector". If you find anything there, ask about it here as most available are very basic entry level.

Good luck!

 

[NiagracountyNY]

For a 1st detector,and in that Iron...I think the AT Pro would do well.It can handle the abuse and its waterproof so you can try the water out,or hunt in the rain.It does work well in the Iron.Very easy to understand.Great Unit for starters and experienced hunters.There are alot of success stories/Video's with the pro as well,they can help teach you alot.Good Luck with whatever you go with.There are alot of Good People here to help with questions. HH

 

[Keppy]

Don't rule out the Sovereign GT...This little machine has excellent ability to get past the iron to see the good stuff.

That is true people ……But one's will say a Sovereign is no good in junk and iron infested area's….. But i have used the Sovereign in some really bad area's and have come out great… I will take my Sovereign in a junk & iron infested area and do great ..

 

[The Silver Pirate]

Also don't forget a small 4"-5" coil to get around in the junk too. Just about any machine will disc out iron. Before you buy, check on available aftermarket (brand or otherwise) coils.