YOUR opinions on Bounty Hunter

[MDnoob]

I bought a BH Landstar new for 270$. It seemed like a good buy, and so far seems to be a pretty decent detector. I am new to the hobby, so I don't have much to compare it to.

So- I am interested in the opinions of people with experience concerning the higher end Bounty Hunters.

 

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[mercuryman]

I have a BH Sharpshooter 2, and it has done very well, other than a few erratic moments once in awhile. Usually I just turn it off and then back on and it goes well again. Or change batteries. The depth is alright on it, with the 8inch coil, and I haven't used the 4 inch one very much yet, but it doesn't seem to go deep at all. I also have an old BH unit, that works very well, but has needed a new speaker, and battery leads. Bounty Hunter works for me.

 

[MDnoob]

Thanks for the answer mercuryman!

I am getting irritated with the Landstar- I can't seem to get much depth with it. I seem to only be finding coins at 3" or less. What kind of depth do you get with yours?


Thanks

 

[mercuryman]

Both of mine go about 6" depending on the day. If its dry, it doesn't seem to go as deep. sand does a little better it seems. Somedays though, it only seems to go 2" or so, even with an air test. My old detector,a Tracker 1 D/505, seems to do a little better with depth, but I may just know how to use it better.

 

[Hoser John]

Tinker toys in the extreme low end bargain basement.Detectors are like everything else-you get what you pay for.I'd buy a used anything before a BH.I've been detecting over 45 years and owned just about anything ever made.Tons a au 2 u all-John

 

[mercuryman]

Well, I know Bounty Hunter is not a top of the line detector. But it is the only one I can afford, that I can buy locally. I would rather have a detector that is cheaper and detect, than not detect at all. Eventually, I will move up to a Whites or Garrett, but being 29 I don't have a lot of money.

 

[MDnoob]

Thanks for anwering mercuryman- The depth sounds about the same as what I get...

I agree that I would like to get a fat 1000$ MD sometime, but I lack the cash. The average metal detector customer likely makes a bit more money than I do.

 

[mercuryman]

Where in VA are you? My in-laws used to live @ Ft. AP Hill. My brother-in-law still does live close to there.

 

[Anonymous]

I just bought my Eldorado off ebay. It was factory refurbished, it is the same model currently being sold, and the seller has a flawless ebay record. I could have gotten the same unti new for $375.00 plus shipping and maybe tax.

I paid $299 including shipping and insurance. I prolly could have gotten it a bit cheaper but used the buy it now feature cuz I never like to wait if I don't have to

I have been watching metal detectors on ebay for a couple of weeks, and you can save a bit over buying retail, but not a whole lot cuz with Whites advertising on TV detectors are getting kinda popular.

Basically, if you can't afford a new one of a certain type, odds are you won't find a like new used one you can afford either.

My new-to me-Eldorado should be here the eighth and I'll post how it turns out.

 

[Cal G.]

I personally have used D-Tex(now defunct), Garret, Whites, Tesoro and Bounty Hunter. I use a BH Land Star now and a old Tesoro Cutlass for back up. I have liked all the detectors I've owned. I have not had any problems finding coins or rings with any of them. I will say that I have found more rings with the Land Star than any detector I've had. I think part of this is the way I hunt. I will say one of the best dry land ring collections I've seen was found with a BH Tracker IV. I do think you get a good bang for your buck with a BH. I also think Whites Classic ID is a good buy. If I lived in gold bearing country, I would try a MXT for all around use. I've hunted now for twenty three years, and have still found that location and knowing your machine is the key to having fun. There is a lot of hype in detectors. Use what you can afford and enjoy. HH Cal

 

[MDnoob]

mercuryman- I live about an hour from Roanoke VA, which puts me around 4 hours or so from Fort A.P. hill.

Thanks to all of you for responding to this thread.

 

[Mark]

Been using the BH LandStar for a few months now and have had good success with it, found alot of coins, all clad and 30 rings.Since its the first detector I've had I can't compare it to any other,and I've heard positives and negitives it seems on all the brands. Another factor is price,I got a good deal on it from jcpenny online on their wednesday sale, only $199.99 plus tax and shipping, lowest price I found and I did alot of looking around. well theres my input who's next hh

 

[Rich]

After my exp with a BH and a whites,im gonna go all the way a get a minelabex2

 

[Rich]

After my exp with a BH and a whites,im gonna go all the way a get a minelabex2