BH pioneer 202

cgage99

cgage99

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Mar 31, 2017
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Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Detector(s) used
Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I've never used the 202, just other BH detectors. I've used a Tracker IV, pioneer 1000, Lone Star, Time Ranger, and the Land Ranger Pro.

Have you air tested various metals to hear what they sound like as a reference? Often times things will sound different when they are in the ground. With most detectors there are very subtle differences in the tone and having headphones is very important.

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Yes I have turned the coil up in the air and listened to different coins and stuff. I do get a lot of hits when I'm out in the field. But there is a lot of foil and buried pop cans. I need to learn my settings on disc and sensitivity. I'm new to detecting and so far I haven't been anywhere but around the home

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to start out, set your disc at 11 o'clock and your sensitivity ot 3 o'clock and go hit a park. If you get a strong high tone, continue to swing over it slowly raising it up if you are 9 inches or more above the target, it is more than likely a can.
 

looking at the 202, it looks somewhat similar to my lone star. Do you have the manual?

The All metal mode will give the greatest depth, and you will detect every single piece of metal that is in the ground. The Disc setting will allow you to turn the Disc knob and "eliminate" objects as you rotate the knob counter clockwise. Some very rusty iron objects or bigger pieces of aluminum will give you a signal that sounds like silver on the detector, but is not. Do not be discouraged by this, it happens to the very best of detectors.

Here's a video:
 

I was getting a little discouraged. I thought I had it figured out in my head but I didn't know what I thought I knew. I've changed the disc but not the sensitivity. If it wasn't storming here right now, I would run out and try it out

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It's gonna take some time for sure! That thing speaks a language that is all new to you. It will take some time to master it!

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I cut my teeth on the Quick Draw 2, which is the exact same thing as your machine. For starters, the notch feature is nearly worthless, in my opinion. I never used it. With the discrimination set at 9:00, it should be the right amount to get rid of nails. I always ended up setting mine there and digging everything that sounded good.

That machine is super hot on dimes. It loves them. Also, I noticed that nearly always when the tone bounces from high to mid, it's a pull tab or a square tab. You just have to get out there and dig. That's the only way you're going to get to know the machine. After a while, you'll notice similarities in the way the machine reacts, and will be able to call targets appropriately.

It's a good starter machine. It will teach you the fundementals and find the goods. Mine paid for itself, a Garrett Carrot, and my used M6 within 7 months. I was immediately obsessed with metal detecting, however, and went every chance I had. Your results may vary. Keep after it. You'll have it down pat in no time.
 

I'm glad I didn't waste my money on my 202. I am really excited to get out swinging this weekend. I am gonna try out all I have been learning from you all. Thanks for the advice

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I run mine in all metal with the sensitivity set as hot as the machine will take it, then mostly ignore the visuals and dig by tone. I usually only dig quarters and nickels when hunting clad, the depth meter is off a lot and there is no pinpoint mode so zeroing in on a target takes some practice. I've been using mine for about 10 years and it's paid for itself repeatedly, for the initial investment I think it's one heck of a machine, at least mine is. Here's a YouTube video about hunting with a 202. https://youtu.be/1INrtuWnv2c :headbang:
 

I just scored a 202 for 25 bucks. The thing is practically new.

First time with a BH machine. Will get out this week and see what she does.
 

It seems like every time I am able to go out lately to do some hunting, it is raining or flooded. Its driving me nuts. I have a park I want to go check out and cant get a good chance to do it
 

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