childoftechnology
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- May 7, 2005
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This may seem like a rather broad question, but I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good MD for my Dad's upcoming birthday. He's been using a Radio Shack / Bounty Hunter Discover 3 for many years, I know there are far better machines out there and with his big 7-0 coming up I would like to give him something he'd really enjoy. Trouble is, there are so many machines out there that it makes it difficult to choose one, although I have a few possibles in mind, including the Fisher F-4 and Teknetics G2.
My Dad primarily hunts coins in trashy, highly-mineralized soil. I've read that a double-D coil is best for trashy areas so that is probably a must. The unit should also be comfortable to use for long periods of time and not too complicated to operate (although I can assist him with this if needed).
Over the years I've hunted with him using several MD's of my own, all of which I eventually sold. I found the most by far with a Minelab Musketeer Advantage, although I disliked it's lack of features and its flimsy construction. I've also had a Garrett Ace 350, Fisher 1236x2, and Whites XLT Spectrum, but the Minelab found things that all three of those could not.
As for price, I'm looking for something in the range of about $400-800. Someone local has a Garrett GTI 2500 for $500, I'm considering it but it's concentric coil may not be the best. Someone else has (or had) a bunch of Teknetics G2 bundles (w/ extra 5" coil, headphones, etc) for $500 but I suspect these are knock-offs so I am wary.
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
My Dad primarily hunts coins in trashy, highly-mineralized soil. I've read that a double-D coil is best for trashy areas so that is probably a must. The unit should also be comfortable to use for long periods of time and not too complicated to operate (although I can assist him with this if needed).
Over the years I've hunted with him using several MD's of my own, all of which I eventually sold. I found the most by far with a Minelab Musketeer Advantage, although I disliked it's lack of features and its flimsy construction. I've also had a Garrett Ace 350, Fisher 1236x2, and Whites XLT Spectrum, but the Minelab found things that all three of those could not.
As for price, I'm looking for something in the range of about $400-800. Someone local has a Garrett GTI 2500 for $500, I'm considering it but it's concentric coil may not be the best. Someone else has (or had) a bunch of Teknetics G2 bundles (w/ extra 5" coil, headphones, etc) for $500 but I suspect these are knock-offs so I am wary.
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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