Fisher F2 vs Garrett Ace 250

[Boatlode]

I want to upgrade from my vintage 1973 Bounty Hunter I. I will be hunting beaches for silver from the 1715 wrecks. Based on my research, I have narrowed it down between the Fisher F2 and the Garrett Ace 250. Which is better for this application?

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Same, flip a coin. They are both entry level single frequency VLF detectors with the same capabilities. Niether one is recommended for wet saltwater sand, just dry sand.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Boatlode, you aren't going to get a lot of depth from an entry level machine on a salt mineralized beach. As Terry mentioned, you will need to stay near the dry sand. And if the detector chatters too much, you will have to turn the sensitivity down. Terry has a great video on his website about how to choose a beach detector.

Wayne

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[Boatlode]

I don't have a bucket of money to spend. I tend to concentrate my search on the dry sand near the dunes. But you raise another question. Am I going to improve my depth on the beach with one of the two newer machines, or should I just stick with my old reliable BH I?