Which Detector is Better???

[Bradley137]

I get asked alot about which detector is better? I always try to give unbiased advice based on my experience with many different brands through the years and this is my conclusion and simple to understand:

In any given situation one might outhunt the other, but in my 30 yrs. experience it's usually the users proficiency with the detector that makes the difference. With that being said, the key to treasure is experience and confidence in your machine and certainly digging lots of trash. Take time to learn your machine in and out and it'll reward you with success.
As a side note, too many people think of detecting like winning the lottery. They want something for nothing, or if you will, the easy way, but if you don't do the work that is required in metal detecting, your success will be extremely limited. Everybody wants their detector to show them exactly what's in the ground so they want have to "dig it" unless it's something good, but those guys are fooling around and fooling themselves and leaving plenty of goodies behind for me. DIG THE JUNK AND YOU'LL FIND THE GOOD STUFF. H.H.

 

[RWJR13]

......DITTO........

 

[Frankn]

**The detector that is best for you is the one that you have been using for a year and still like. The reason being it does what you want and fits your exportation of finds. This same detector might be a worst case scenario to someone else.

When you look for a detector shop for a brand that has a good reputation and fits YOUR needs.

 

[gmanlight]

I agree with that ,but would add the soil you hunt in
can be a big factor.
I don't care how many year you have in, if your machine does not handle
your soil well compared to other machines your out of luck.

 

[Frankn]

Gmanlight, does the soil change in your area after a year?

 

[gmanlight]

Only when i go to the Beach.
But seriously just putting it out there, people often overlook
the soil conditions and just read brand X can hit a dime at 20 inches.

My soil is mild but other parts of the county you could travel 1,2 or 3
miles and have totally different conditions.

 

[White Feather]

MINE!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That about sums that up

 

[Frankn]

Gmanlight, I was just kidding. You have a good point , and a good comback. I have hunted all over the US and have to agree with you about variations in soil in the west, especially the SW.