Little help on what detector to buy?

[Twisted One]

I know this question gets asked a lot. But I need some help on what detector I should start with. Most post I have found on this topic ask the same question, but with in a lower price range.

I tend to try to start new hobbies with the best I can afford, and due to some recent deals I made, I can afford to spend just shy of a grand on a detector.

Being new to the hobby and this being my first detector, I want something that can do some decent work right out of the box, but still has some room to grow as I gain experience. I also want the digital display, I know a lot of people say they don't even use the digital displays, but I like them. I also want an all purpose, Coin, and Relic probablly being the most common use for it, I also enjoy going up in the mountains and rock hunting, would love to be able to detect gold at the same time.

So right now, I am considering the White's MXT Pro, Minelab Safari, Minelabs Xterra 705, and the Fisher F70. Any other suggestions, anyone used more than one of these machines and have any input?


Thanks for any help,

BrianH

 

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[Kellyco]

You sound just like me lol. My brother says-"If Jamie were to buy a boat shed have to buy a marina too! Your instincts are good on the detectors you are considering. It has a lot to do with where you live & what kind of detecting you plan to do. At Kellyco we have special pricing for forum mbers. Call Melanie at 888-535-5926 ext 157 & tell her Jamie said to give you the best deal. She's awesome & can help you select the right one. Also consider a Pin Pointer. Kellyco is the oldest & largest MD Dealer in the world-and darn proud of it!

Happy Hunting!

I know this question gets asked a lot. But I need some help on what detector I should start with. Most post I have found on this topic ask the same question, but with in a lower price range.

I tend to try to start new hobbies with the best I can afford, and due to some recent deals I made, I can afford to spend just shy of a grand on a detector.

Being new to the hobby and this being my first detector, I want something that can do some decent work right out of the box, but still has some room to grow as I gain experience. I also want the digital display, I know a lot of people say they don't even use the digital displays, but I like them. I also want an all purpose, Coin, and Relic probablly being the most common use for it, I also enjoy going up in the mountains and rock hunting, would love to be able to detect gold at the same time.

So right now, I am considering the White's MXT Pro, Minelab Safari, Minelabs Xterra 705, and the Fisher F70. Any other suggestions, anyone used more than one of these machines and have any input?


Thanks for any help,

BrianH

 

[Sky Pilot]

All those you named are really good detectors and I suppose it would come down to what you are going to use it for, and you said all purpose, right?

Be prepared to hear a different opinion from EVERY person here on which you should get! Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes and of course that shows in our detector choices.

I like them all very well, but of course I have my favorites too. The thing you really need to do is to find a detector shop near you if possible (or someone that you know) that have the

detectors you are interested in available for you to hold, try and get a general opinion of. That's truly the only way you can be sure that you want to pay the bucks for a certain detector.

Some are more comfortable than others, some more ergonomically friendly, some make annoying high pitched tones, some are more pleasant to hear, etc... But no one can tell you which

is which for you, just what suits them. All the detectors you are looking at are top notch, so take a good look at them, and rest assured that whichever you choose it will be high quality!


Sky Pilot

 

[Twisted One]

I am in Way northern California, Shasta County area. A lot of historical areas around the area, private and state owned, so I certainly need a good relic machine. But we also have of gold still in the area, so would like to pick up on it too.

And weekend coin and jewelry shooting in the parks in always a given.

Our area, is a lot of Red Clay, and in the mountian area there tends to be a lot of various pecious, and semi precious stones, and all of the minerals that tend to go with them. So need an all purpose, with a newbie starting profile, but the ability to tune it as I learn how.

 

[Twisted One]

So there are too many variables for a good side by side comparison? Like which one manages a better depth, or which tends to register more items?

Hoiw about maybe which one is more newbie friendly?

 

[Kellyco]

So there are too many variables for a good side by side comparison? Like which one manages a better depth, or which tends to register more items?

Hoiw about maybe which one is more newbie friendly?

Visit: www.kellycodetectors.com & pick one. Click compare & you can add 2 more. It's really cool!

 

[Dano Sverige]

Xterra 705..pretty simple machine with auto ground balancing. A great starter and should hold it's value. My 305 worked wonders as my first machine, the 705 i'd expect to be better.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Mineralized ground? Or neutral?

Under a grand, from the Neutral to mid mineralized soil ......You had better get that Minelab 705!


For the neutral to high mineralization, you should consider the Teknetics G2, or the Fisher Gold bug!


Call me if you need any more help.


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Here's the proof.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,321866.0.html

 

[Sky Pilot]

Mineralized ground? Or neutral?
Under a grand, from the Neutral to mid mineralized soil ......You had better get that Minelab 705!

For the neutral to high mineralization, you should consider the Teknetics G2, or the Fisher Gold bug!

Call me if you need any more help.

We take care of the Treasurenet.com's Members!

Here's the proof.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,321866.0.html

Sky Pilot

 

[Twisted One]

I'm not sure. Any suggestions on how to find out? By mineralized I am assumeing you mean stuff that can block, or interfer with a reading? I have to say this is a topic I have not had to cover as of yet.

Mineralized ground? Or neutral?

Under a grand, from the Neutral to mid mineralized soil ......You had better get that Minelab 705!


For the neutral to high mineralization, you should consider the Teknetics G2, or the Fisher Gold bug!


Call me if you need any more help.


We take care of the Treasurenet.com's Members!


Here's the proof.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,321866.0.html

 

[Sky Pilot]

I'm hittin' the silk on this one!

Plenty of folks will offer to help you.

Good Luck and Welcome to TreasureNet!


Sky Pilot

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I'm not sure. Any suggestions on how to find out? By mineralized I am assumeing you mean stuff that can block, or interfer with a reading? I have to say this is a topic I have not had to cover as of yet.

Mineralized ground? Or neutral?

Under a grand, from the Neutral to mid mineralized soil ......You had better get that Minelab 705!


For the neutral to high mineralization, you should consider the Teknetics G2, or the Fisher Gold bug!


Call me if you need any more help.


We take care of the Treasurenet.com's Members!


Here's the proof.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,321866.0.html

OK let's start here. What part of the country do you live in?

 

[Twisted One]

I am in Shasta County, California. Just South of the Oregon border. A lot of old mines in the area, a lot of rock, and red clay. Volcanic in some areas.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I'm not sure. Any suggestions on how to find out? By mineralized I am assumeing you mean stuff that can block, or interfer with a reading? I have to say this is a topic I have not had to cover as of yet.

Mineralized ground? Or neutral?

Under a grand, from the Neutral to mid mineralized soil ......You had better get that Minelab 705!


For the neutral to high mineralization, you should consider the Teknetics G2, or the Fisher Gold bug!


Call me if you need any more help.


We take care of the Treasurenet.com's Members!


Here's the proof.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,321866.0.html

Mineralization is basically where heavy minerals like Iron exist. Iron is a metal, and some machines don't fare so well around it. Usually mountainous regions have higher than average amounts of minerals where gold and other deposits are indigenous. I live in Va, and certain parts of it, are brutal tough to use my Minelab etrac on, where the Teknetics T2, G2 and The Fisher Gold bug I suggested above fare better. You'll often hear detectorists complain about "hot rocks" Hot rocks are simply chunks of rocks with high concentrations of iron that play havoc with our Gold Nugget hunting friends.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I am in Shasta County, California. Just South of the Oregon border. A lot of old mines in the area, a lot of rock, and red clay. Volcanic in some areas.

Ahhhh

You would be very happy with the Minelab xTerra 705

The 705 gives you the ability to switch coils and hunt Gold Nuggets if you ever wanted to. The absolute only difference between the 705 and rthe 705 Gold Package......



Is the coil!




So there you have it, everything you asked for in a detector.

 

[Twisted One]

I would have to guess that this was a pretty good gold rush area, and at one time volcanic too, and a large nickle, and some iron mines in the area, that this would probablly be a fairly difficult area then.

I looked at one of the gold bug pros, but that 5" disc kind of worried me. Now I see they have a new gold bug DP? I will read up on it too. I heard they are not great for coin and relic though, and due to some of the archeology work in the area, I would really like to be able to help there when needed too.

I know that asking the detector to be capable in all fields, makes it weaker in all fields, where as one that is specialized for a specific area is better. But once I get into and know I will stay with the hobby for a long time, I might be willing to buy more specialized ones for each task.

 

[Twisted One]

I am in Shasta County, California. Just South of the Oregon border. A lot of old mines in the area, a lot of rock, and red clay. Volcanic in some areas.

Ahhhh

You would be very happy with the Minelab xTerra 705

The 705 gives you the ability to switch coils and hunt Gold Nuggets if you ever wanted to. The absolute only difference between the 705 and rthe 705 Gold Package......



Is the coil!




So there you have it, everything you asked for in a detector.

So might be best to just buy the 705, and then buy a gold coil for it? That almost sounds too easy? Is there a down side besides having to change coils?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Detectors are like golf clubs, different ones for different situtations.... You wouldn't tee off with a putter, or putt with a driver.... I suggest you get a detector for the type of hunting you will do the most of to start with, too many people try to find one do it all detector and only hurt what they would hunt most often....

Listen to Mike.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I am in Shasta County, California. Just South of the Oregon border. A lot of old mines in the area, a lot of rock, and red clay. Volcanic in some areas.

Ahhhh

You would be very happy with the Minelab xTerra 705

The 705 gives you the ability to switch coils and hunt Gold Nuggets if you ever wanted to. The absolute only difference between the 705 and rthe 705 Gold Package......



Is the coil!




So there you have it, everything you asked for in a detector.

So might be best to just buy the 705, and then buy a gold coil for it? That almost sounds too easy? Is there a down side besides having to change coils?

The only downside in my opinion, is not having spare lower shafts attached to the accessory/spare coils. To change coils on the Xterras, you simply disconnect the cable from the back of the control box, unwind the cable from the shaft, and if your spare coils already have the lower shafts attached , separate the shaft from the upper shaft, reinsert the chosen coil, and your ready to beep! It only takes about 2-3 minutes. It's just down time, no disadvantage

Below is a photo of a couple coils I grabbed lying nearby for the GPX and Etrac. If you notice, most of the coils are already attached to the lower shaft, cutting my down time at change out to a minimum. The White Commander coil on the left is not attached to a shaft, so you would have to unscrew the teflon screw, reattach , blah , blah, blah...lol. Better to have extra shafts

 

[Twisted One]

I really appreciate all the advice, and information you are giving me, this is a side of the 705 I didn't know, and really makes me wonder why it is not pointed out in the other places I have been reading. My local store that I would normally discuss this with was closed due to surgery, so was kind of lost.

So a stock 705 is a good coin/relic machine for a beginer?

And by buying a second disc <18.75khz?> it is now a gold machine?

Sounds too good to be true, does the computer on it automatically know it's now searching at 18.75khz? or do I have to program it for that?