Best coin shooter for under $300

[Xraywolf]

Never thought I'd be asking "whats the best" but here I am - Just don't include the Garret Ace series. I love them, have a 400, not going to get rid of it, more like a companion/spare.
I like LCD display so I imagine Teseros would be out, from what little I have heard. If it could consistently nail quarters at 6-7" I'd be very happy.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Tesoro Mojave
Tesoro Silver uMax

 

[Xraywolf]

I'd need some talking into to get a sound only machine, plus they don't exactly seem to be widely available.

edit: Nevermind talking me into it, just impulse bought it - Still interested in opinions though.

 

[pinenut]

watcha get ?...

I'd need some talking into to get a sound only machine, plus they don't exactly seem to be widely available.

edit: Nevermind talking me into it, just impulse bought it - Still interested in opinions though.

OK - so, what did you buy? A Mojave I hope (for your sake). It's becoming one of my favorite Tesoros.

 

[Eleven Cents]

I have a Bounty Hunter Prospector, and my mom has a similarly low-end Teknetics Alpha. We traded machines for a while last time she visited. I found that I strongly prefer the analog dials on the BH, which is one of the major reasons I think my next machine will be a Tesoro. I never just use one setting. I play with the disc/notch dial to help identify targets, and sometimes compare how they sound in disc vs. all metal mode. It's not as easy on a digital pushbutton machine. Digital VDI is cool, but I don't think there would ever be good-sounding target that I would not dig because of the VDI number.

 

[Welgund]

Mojave for under 300 is by far the best coin and jewelry hunter. When I go hunting the Mojave goes with me all the time now. It's my scout detector. Only time I break out my other Tesoro's is when I have my all Tesoro days which is once a week.lol

 

[AlienLifeForm]

Even though it has no readout, id throw my cash at a Mojave from what I have read.

 

[scotter1]

whites coinmaster

 

[Vern2]

Here you go!!
Check out: tekneticsdirect.com.
Teknetics Gamma 6000 with 8" concentric, $239.00, free shipping.
Regis price around $500.
From what I have read, it's a great coin shooter. And for the money.��. ........Whooa here.

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[Loco-Digger]

I am a huge fan of the DD coil so any First Texas Family (BH, Fisher, or Teknetics) detector that comes with the DD and is priced under $300 is my pick. I hear great things about the Mohave, but I am used to reviewing a Target ID number (like you) and also like to hear tones and not nuances of a tone. Good Luck

 

[George (MN)]

Agree with Vern2, the Teknetics Gamma 6000 that was $499 list now on sale for $239 shipped. I used to have one briefly. Took it to a nearby 1974 park. Got numerous coins down to about 5" with very accurate & consistent IDs. Of course it would go deeper than that, at least in many soils. It has ground grab for quick adjustment to different mineralization & target ID # is huge. Also the detector is very light. It comes with an 8" concentric coil for easy rejection of rusty bottle caps, and easy non-motion pinpointing.

 

[Xraywolf]

I got the Mojave.
Have heard great reviews a month ago, when I googled it I saw it had no LCD so I never thought about it any more.
Looked at more reviews after Terrys post and I decided maybe going outside the box with a pure audio machine is what I need, and went right to bigboyshobbies within minutes before I changed my mind [said its in stock, hope so]. I'll keep the other recommendation in mind, can't have too many detectors.

One question, is this thing mono tone or multi ?

 

[Xraywolf]

Well, so much for that - Said it was in stock, just got a message from bigboys that it was not, unknown when it will be and refund already sent.

Seems to be a slew of these "in stock ! Ooops, no !" deals going around lately.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Cibola?

 

[Xraywolf]

huh ?

 

[Honest Samuel]

I be out soon with my new Mojave when it stops raining in Connecticut.

 

[mrwilburino]

Looked at more reviews after Terrys post and I decided maybe going outside the box with a pure audio machine is what I need

Take the control box off your Deus. Just saved you $300.00.

 

[Xraywolf]

Take the control box off your Deus. Just saved you $300.00.

Fair point - Guess there is a difference between contemplating going pure audio, and being forced to.

 

[Xraywolf]

Found one on ebay, supposedly shipped already and arriving some time next week.