Which metal detector for a beginner ?

[Dubstep]

I live in australia and all metal dectors here are expensive and quite hard to find my budget it $400 which of these are best? Ill be buying my detector in 1-2 days

Minelab X-Terra 305 $395

garret ace $250

Whites Coin master $324

Whites Coin Master Pro $445

bounty hunty quick sliver $200

These are the ones i have found Which should i go for? Are tips? Please help

 

[Terry Soloman]

I vote for the Minelab X-Terra 305

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

I vote ACE 250 + ProPointer

 

[dbach149]

ACE 250

 

[dbach149]

Definitely a pro pointer too...

 

[fella]

Well since you live in Australia, you should buy the Minelab.

 

[poorman15]

Either the Minelab or Garret. I have both manufactures and like them both. A pinpointer is a must, don't go cheap either. You get what you pay for expecially with the pinpointer. Go Garrett or one of those Vipeprobes or whatever they are called. My buddy has one and it's pretty good. I still like the Garrett though. I have read a lot of post one here with guys making some nice finds with the Ace 250. Either way, Good luck and enjoy every minute of detecting.

 

[dholland02]

Get the minelab if u get the ace 250 u will wanna give uo the hobby. It is s very annoying bell tone machine.

 

[65chevy]

Welcome to Tnet Dubstep. And a big hello from Arkansas. I would go with the Garrett Ace 250. Good luck & post your finds.

GOD BLESS!!!

 

[tiderider]

Ace250 !

 

[dholland02]

Listen to someone who had an ace don't waste ur money.

 

[MetalDetectorDude]

For $400 you can get an ACE 350 and Pro Pointer. The 350 has the better coil and more discrimination.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Listen to someone who had an ace don't waste ur money.

Yea, the ACE does have a annoying Bell tone...But for a Begginer Machine....I did quite well with it in the couple years it was my primary machine

Dont get me wrong...of course the Minelab is going to be better, but I was giving him an option that is best for his wallet.....My ACE only got me more obessed with detecting

 

[Fletch88]

Minelab X-Terra 505 if you could find one used. Or save up a while longer for a new one. From what I read the 505 is quite a step up from 305.

 

[sandy shoes]

i would by the ace 350 they run about 350 to 379 and a pro pointer about 129 good luck

 

[Normsel]

I would say do your research on each one. Buy what your gut tells you but if you enjoy the hobby no matter what you buy you will want a better one later. I bought an Ace 250 as my 1st detector and loved it but I moved on after 3 months to a better detector. The Ace 250 does well on coins as all detectors do. A Garrett pro pointer is a must. Check out the forums on the detector brands and see what they all have to say as well. No matter what you buy some guys will love it and others hate it. In reality it's all how well you learn your detector and what it tells you.

 

[dholland02]

i would by the ace 350 they run about 350 to 379 and a pro pointer about 129 good luck

For that price u get the annoying bell town and cheap kiddie detector for 399 u can grt the xterra305 like the poster said about.

I wouldn't recommend the ace line of detectors to anyone. I met up with a guy who got the 350 and hes regreting it right now.

 

[toe2short]

Well since you live in Australia, you should buy the Minelab.

I agree with fella, Australia is the home of mine-lab. If I were you I would spend a little extra money the first time around and get a mid range MD.Wait until you can afford a mid range one. Especially if I lived in Australia.

 

[pristinelove89]

Tesoro silver umax! Very affordable and easy to use. I have found a lot neat stuff with it. Tesoro guarantees their detectors for life.

 

[mariposagold]

I say, find the cheapest dang machine you can get your hands on, hunt for a few months to see how much you like it. Meanwhile, read the New Finds forums on TNet regularly, paying attention to what machines are being used, watch some youtube videos. By the time you decide to upgrade, your finds may pay for it. My first year finds paid for my upgrade in Gold and Silver.