I have been looking for a metal detector to start this new hobby. I dont have the cash right now to buy one but I am trying to trade for one. Is the Garrett Grand Master Hunter cxII a decent detector to start with?
Should I start this new hobby with a Garrett Grand Master Hunter cxII
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limitedthoughts
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Id say any detector is better then none. I started with a Quicksilver and found silver with it. Cant complain so id say just get what you think you can use and save your money you find.
LT
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scrooge
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Just remember any machine you get will require time to learn how to use it properly. My first unit was an old BFO machine I paid 20.00 for at a yard sale..... IMHO if the price is right go for it...this is a great hobby
John-Edmonton
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I think you will do just fine with MH CX II. It gives you a true all metal mode which gives great depth, and also a discriminate mode, where the user decides what he/she wants to discriminate out. You can pay a lot of money on a current machine that carries these same features for a lot of $$$. I still use my Master Hunter CX. Even used it today!
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l.cutler
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- Dec 2, 2006
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I didn't like the one I had. Very heavy, mediocre depth and rough on batteries. It did work reasonably well for jewelry. I actually loaned it out and never bothered to get it back. I moved on and was glad I did!
Just be sure to consider probably the biggest factor in getting a Grand Master Hunter...it is a bohemouth. I know my analog model takes a 6 C battery pack and the current model looks identical. It weighs a ton and starting off, that may be discouraging and back breaking, haha! If you are going to get a new one, you may want to consider a 1350 or 1500. I believe they weigh less and are more balanced. Correct me if I am wrong folks. Whatever you choose though, best of luck to you.
camperlee
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start out with what ever you can afford and then you can always up-grade and keep one for a back up.
Seajay
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My CXII is at least 15 years old and still works great. The all metal mode gets great depth. I located an ammo can and a dutch oven lid at about 30" using the standard 7 1/2 or 8 inch coil. It also allows me to use the depth multiplier (deep seeking two-box unit) when turning to cache hunting. I do agree with the other comments about the weight with the six C-cell batteries. Overall though, the CXII is a fine machine.
Seajay
Seajay
I have the Garrett Grand Master Hunter with the analog meter. It was given to me and needed much repair but I did get it working and have found it to be a very good detector. It will keep up with many of the newer models. Does not have all the fancy bells and whistles and is single tone. I have found over 1,200 coins with it so far this season if that says anything. I would call it a very good starter machine. You can also add the two coil (two box) set which you cannot do with other detectors. Not as good as some but way better than others.
Jerry
Jerry
