Best Detector for Under $500

[chester456]

My son is interested in buying a new metal detector, but he said he must keep the price in the $400- $500 range. Any suggestions about the best models? He's new at the game so an all- purpose unit seems the best idea. I suspect most of his activity will be hunting for coins and jewelry-- at least to begin with. There is so much to choose from on the market, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Chester

 

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[radarwill]

Check the classifieds section of the forum...you will find some great deals there...

Good Luck,

Nick

I agree. For that amount of money you would be better off getting a top of the line used machine
vs a new ok machine. Minelab Sovereign comes to mind.

 

[luvsdux]

I'd look hard at the Tesoro Vaquero. Can be found for around $420 and is an excellent detector for the money. Doesn't have the tid, but has the discrimination, depth and the manual ground balance for mineralized soil, is light weight and comes with a lifetime warranty. My two bits.
Bill

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

good machines Brand new for under $500.00

#1 Minelab Xterra 30
#2 Whites Prizm II, III, IV
#3 Tesoro Compadre, Silver Umax, Cibola, Vaquero
#4 Fisher F4, F2 which are made by 1st Texas Ltd aka Bounty Hunter

 

[Rob66]

Tesoro for sure. light weight and powerful.

 

[muleskinner]

What Rob said.

 

[chester456]

Thanks folks. Now we've got some info to work with-- much appreciated.

 

[Marauder Dan]

I was ready to spend my 600 rebate check on new detector,then I found my new love Tesoro Silver U max,,fits me like a glove,light for long days detecting and a very sensitive machine I love it!! 240.00 well spent