Good starter detectors

[crhgymnast1]

Hi I'm 14 and I'd like to start metal detecting. My budget is around 250 dollars. I would be hunting mainly in parks or fields. What brands are good bad and how Is the bounty hunter brand I've seen it in papers at sporting goodstores. Also is Kelly co a good websites to buy from they seem to include a lot of extras. Thanks!

 

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[christo000]

I would call the pro myself a very bad a&s detector for beginer & novise metel detectorist

 

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[NJnuggetpirate]

I would call the pro myself a very bad a&s detector for beginer & novise metel detectorist

I'm still learning mine I'm getting there though

 

[christo000]

Just takes time & practice

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Just takes time & practice

How do you tighten it up to make it less wobbly

 

[christo000]

How do you tighten it up to make it less wobbly

Which machine & u talking the rods

 

[foiledagain]

Please look at other detectors other than the ace 150/250 as they do not have a numeric display , this was a massive disappointment on my first detector and the reason i sold it fast . much happier with the teknetics deta 4000 and pistol pro pointer . if you can take some coins to test out machine before you buy , i wish i did.

 

[scrapiron]

I have been looking for a new detector i am looking at tesoros and i have contacted miller mdz they are SUPER people i highly recommend calling them

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Which machine & u talking the rods

My Pro its the top rod

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Please look at other detectors other than the ace 150/250 as they do not have a numeric display , this was a massive disappointment on my first detector and the reason i sold it fast . much happier with the teknetics deta 4000 and pistol pro pointer . if you can take some coins to test out machine before you buy , i wish i did.

Do you know what teknetics metal detector was the new one the guy bought and used in dig wars

 

[crhgymnast1]

Please look at other detectors other than the ace 150/250 as they do not have a numeric display , this was a massive disappointment on my first detector and the reason i sold it fast . much happier with the teknetics deta 4000 and pistol pro pointer . if you can take some coins to test out machine before you buy , i wish i did.

What's a numeric display

 

[christo000]

That technetics chrome one isnt out yet

Is the ARM cuff bolt loose ?

 

[christo000]

Numeric meaning vid #' depth sensitivity whole mine yards info

 

[crhgymnast1]

I'm most likely getting the f2 anyways so is that a good choice

 

[christo000]

I'm most likely getting the f2 anyways so is that a good choice

Its a very well put together detector & they have some great packages for it to good luck

 

[maddmaxx]

isntead of me starting a new thread... Opinions on the Garrett Freedom Ace Plus?

 

[RotZorn]

isntead of me starting a new thread... Opinions on the Garrett Freedom Ace Plus?

Don't know much about the FAP, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say its better than no detector at all?!?! Lol

I didn't think they made those anymore? Where did you find one? Used?

 

[maddmaxx]

found 2 on ebay.... Used

 

[RotZorn]

found 2 on ebay.... Used

Hey if you can get it cheap enough I say go ahead?!?!

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

I would check this out from Big Boy Hobbies: Teknetics EuroTek Pro Metal Detector | BigBoysHobbies

You might also check out the Fisher F2 or Garrett Ace 250 all under your $250 price range. Check out the supporting vendor thread here: Supporting Vendors

The reviews will speak for themselves! Good luck!

Great advice!

I highly reccomend all three of those as starters. Depending on situation and location on which one. The new Tek is VERY hard to beat!

Holler if I can help with questions in any way. I use them all.

 

[Gene@Kellyco]

Hi I'm 14 and I'd like to start metal detecting. My budget is around 250 dollars. I would be hunting mainly in parks or fields. What brands are good bad and how Is the bounty hunter brand I've seen it in papers at sporting goodstores. Also is Kelly co a good websites to buy from they seem to include a lot of extras. Thanks!

Hey crhgymnast1, we at Kellyco love to see the next generation of metal detectorists! Give me a shout directly at 888-535-5926 ext 106. I'm the sales manager here and will do what I can to help you out, I look forward to hearing from you!

Gene Knight
Director of International and Domestic Sales
Kellyco Metal Detectors