Im new to metal detecting

[bmhummel]

I'm new to metal detecting

I'm new to the hobby. I was wondering if a bounty hunter deep search 3019 would work for me as a beginner. Also, I live in Arkansas so any pointers on where to hunt would be great too! Thanks!


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[Tnmountains]

Welcome to the forum. I am not familiar with Bounty hunters but do know many use them. Have you bought yet and if not what is your budget? Great helpful members here.

 

[bmhummel]

Since I'm just starting out I would like to be around $300


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[hostagedk]

Garret 250 would work well and you can pick one of them up for like $220 or so. Pretty easy to learn I heard and really decent starter machine.

 

[bmhummel]

I'll check that out, thanks!


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[Fletch88]

The Eurotek Pro is the best value out there for a beginner machine. The 11" DD coil version is the one you want. I just picked one up and am amazed by this machine. I tested it at a basketball court, known for heavy trash, and was able to pick 11 coins in 1/4 of the courts outside perimeter. It has very good audio over the Ace's annoying bell tone. The Fisher F2 is a great starter detector also ( I have one for sale in marketplace).

 

[Rawhide]

You may also consider a good digger tool and a pinpointer. The first year or so I used harbor freight hand held pin pointer and a Home Depot ames digger.

Since your new, you dont know where you want to hunt yet. There is many different ways to use a detector. I started with a Bounty Hunter and was happy with what it did. But soon wanted more. I would recommend you watch a few videos that is out there, so you dont settle. There has been some great suggestions here, and I cant tell you how attached and happy I am with my Fisher.

I would suggest you talk to one of the sponsors here that sells detectors, tell them what you want to do, and go from there. While used machines can be picked up at great savings, new machines come with warrantys and support for your investment. It would be easier for you to go hunt with someone in your area and see what some of the differences are. There may be a club in your area also. The videos you see online are from guys who have mastered thier machines and have good areas to hunt. Its a little bit harder than what they make it look like.

This is a one day hunt. What you dont see is the silver necklace and small jewelry I found. The coins are in a tin awaiting tumbling. I have top of the line equipment too and my old bounty hunter would have just slowed me down and digging way more trash. Its a number game for me, I have to dig so many holes till I find say a ring, or old silver coin. The Bounty Hunter could of found this stuff too, but mine beeps on everything. So if you spend a lil more you will help speed up your recovery time, which means more targets.

You should get a lot of responses to this question as it is asked alot. Look at the eurotec, the ace series, fisher, and tesoro to name a few. Kellyco has compare detectors page that helps also. I spent 3 days talking to Evan Granger from Barts Big Toys about a new detector purchase. My next detector will be purchased from them. Hope this helps a little and good luck. This is a addicting hobby.

 

[golden sluice]

Welcome aboard! I personally use a garrett a t gold. I dont know much about bh... I bet however it will be perfect for you there in ark. But if you decide to save up to the 6 or 7 hundred range, thing get real intresting. Things like iron seperation, multi sensitivities level presets, accurate depth readings and true pin pointing capabilities. Check out kellyco, they have bundle packs that great for a beginner.

 

[bmhummel]

I purchased a new fisher f2. Thanks for all of the help


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[detectingpro]

Your gonna love it! congrats!

 

[dashriprock]

F2 was a really good choice! Good luck!

 

[georgia boy]

I have a fisher f2 and love it. You won't be disappointed!

 

[bmhummel]

I just got it in and got it put together. I'm excited to get started and see what I can find!


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[bmhummel]

I tried out my new machine. I had a blast. I search an old baseball field near my home. I found several old pull tabs. I also found a quarter and a dime. I had a hard time digging so I ordered a new lesche digger. I hope that will make digging a little less difficult.


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