It might be time to upgrade... Help?

[Kevlardini]

So I have been using a really old Garret treasure ace 300, probably from the 1980's. I would like to move onto something more modern and better. I'm not looking to spend $1000 on a top of the line one, but probably more around $200. Just something nice and reliable, and easy to transport, but a step up from what I have.
Also, are pin pointers expensive and/or good tools to have?
If anyone could give me any tips, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

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[Molewacker]

Pinpointer - cannot say yes enough!

So far as stepping up detector - the wiser on this board will soon reply, I'm sure - hh

 

[digger460]

Pinpointer is a must. $110-125 right now. I would save some more if you want to upgrade with what you have now. HH

 

[biloyp]

Time to upgrade?

Yes definitely get a pin pointer. I bought a White TRX Bullseye pin pointer which is around $140. The sensitivity can be adjusted, works on one 9v or 2AA and you can replace the entire outer shell if required. Its pricey but it was a Christmas present. I have the Garrett AT Pro MD and it took me a little while to learn it but I would recommend it (another Christmas present). I think they are around $600. I bought it and a 2nd with the BOGO(Buy One Get One) deal at the time. The 2nd one I got was a Bounty Hunter 505 Pro which I hardly use, and they sell for around $350. If I knew now......., I doubt if I would get the Bounty Hunter for me because now I have used one with better technology and when I try and use the BH, I get frustrated because it is not as configurable (the settings) and then I have to "learn" the tones etc... If I hunted in the woods with no trash around it would be great ( I assume) but when I use it in trashy areas (parks, playgrounds etc) its frustrating to use. I have no experience with other MD's so I can't help there. Here is one I heard about in my club and read about, seems right up your alley...Minelab Go-Find 60 Metal Detectors- Kellyco. Hope this helps.

 

[Kevlardini]

Thanks biloyp,
I would definitely love a Garrett AT pro, but I might start of with something less expensive.

On the other hand, I looked around and I also eyed the White's Coinmaster pro, and the Garrett Ace 250, and then the Go-Find 60 that biloyp suggested. Does anyone else have any opinion on these three? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Being in Massachusetts, you have got arguably the best hunting grounds in America... why not "dig a little deeper" and step up to a machine that will not make you wonder if you missed any "banner worthy" targets....

You are already locked in to the hobby, why not swing like the pro's, and get a machine that is not available at Bass Pro Shops?

And by the way, your avatar scares the hell out me.

 

[Cletus]

the choice is yours but you would be money ahead if you was to to save up enough to get exactly what you want.
I have a bad habit of settling for the lesser and then ending up buying what I should have in the first place lol

 

[Phantasman]

Nothing I've seen in that dollar range will beat the Land Ranger Pro. I've seen it at $229 at Wally. There's plenty of good video's on youtube showing it's capabilities.

 

[Captain Caveman]

I agree with everyone else that a pinpointer is a must. As far as an upgrade, I cannot say enough about the Fisher F44 Weatherproof Metal Detectors- Kellyco at $350. I have been using it a lot lately and love it. It has all the features you need to not upgrade for a long time.

I have a Minelab GoFind 60 as well. I like it and it stays in my car, but I would never use it as my main machine. Here is a thread I started about it a few months ago: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/minelab/475685-ordered-go-find-60-a.html

 

[Jason in Enid]

Pinpointer is a must have (have you heard that before? ) AS for upgrading the detector, you need to re-evaluate your prices. Detector costs have gone up a lot since the 1980s. $200 will barely get your foot in the door with an entry level no better than what you are swinging now. If you have $200 to spend, get a pinpointer and then save up for an upgrade to the machine.

 

[Jericho Joe]

I just got the Teknetics EurotekPro for 239. Comes with a Pinpointer, weather cover and a bag with belt to put your finds in. I love mine, check out the reviews on YouTube.

 

[H-D 1]

Tekneticks Delta 4000 is no slouch mine has more than payed for itself and the 9v battery last forever

 

[Kevlardini]

Thanks again everyone for the advice.
I looked around at all the sites, and decided on the Fisher f-4 from Kellyco. I also got a pinpointer with it. Wow! It is great. Totally a step up from my Garret. I took it out today and it did an excellent job at finding a square nail!
Even the pinpointer, I was wondering how good could it actually be? Well, you guys were absolutely right. It is a GREAT tool!
Thanks again, and Happy hunting and Happy holidays!