Beginner question

[drcaulfield]

I have never done any metal detecting. Was interested in starting. Would anyone be kind enough to tell me a good easy to use detector that I could try starting this hobby with. Don't want to buy a piece of junk just a basic beginner detector that is easy to use that I can have fun with. Thanks in advance for your input

 

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[Silver Simon]

I have never done any metal detecting. Was interested in starting. Would anyone be kind enough to tell me a good easy to use detector that I could try starting this hobby with. Don't want to buy a piece of junk just a basic beginner detector that is easy to use that I can have fun with. Thanks in advance for your input

What is your budget?

 

[Terry Soloman]

Hope this helps!

 

[drcaulfield]

Hope this helps!
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgWnOZ2Qv5U

Thanks terry good video.

 

[dirtwizard]

figure on spending about 200 bucks or so for a good entry level machine. I just did this homework myself a few months back. I ended up purchasing a fisher F2 after reading this forum and watching some youtube videos comparing it to some other models like the ace 250. I am very happy with it so far. It has good depth capability, is very lightweight and the batteries last a long time.

 

[George (MN)]

Here's a new one Teknetics Eurotek Pro. Comes with 8" concentric coil for $219 or with 11" double D coil for $299. The DD presumably works better in most bad ground areas. Manual says it IDs good to 8" & will work well in bad iron ground without a ground adjust (proprietary new design). In non-motion pinpoint, it has depth reading to 9" & also reads in centimeters. Detects coins close to junk. Designed to work even in European areas with 1,000 years of iron accumulation. Big number indicates conductivity so you can guess type of coin before digging.

You can select the iron response, from full volume to weak, or silent with flash. Think the website is tekneticst2.com/ You can read & download manual if you like. Also, should be a few videos on You Tube. Best wishes, George (MN)

 

[Landlord Jim]

Dr: I am the White's dealer north of Detroit. If you pm me I will be happy to show you what White's has to offer. Go to White's Metal Detectors - Home and look at Products. Jim

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

For ease of use but nice features, those posted above are all good choices. Fisher F2GWP is a good package with two coils and a Fisher Fpoint pinpointer. Also consider the Garrett Ace 250 and Whites Coinmaster.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com