Point me to the right pinpointer to start

[Jovan421]

I quickly found out that I am going to need a pinpointer when metal detecting in soil. I am a newb learning the ropes. I have a bounty hunter tracker IV now im looking for a pinpointer. I know about the Garrett pinpointer pro but its just way out of my price range. I dont want to pay more for a pinpointer than i did for my detector. Im trying to go and cheap as possible for now until i really get the hang of it and have more time to hunt. I saw a video of a guy who used a studfinder as a pin pointer any one else doing this? thanks

 

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[kayden]

I was gonna chime in about the garrett pro pointer but I guess after reading thread i dont have to!

 

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[Harp]

go to harbor freight and buy a centech, works like a whites bullseye, when it quits buy another and repeat until you can buy a garrett pro pointer, does any one use the nickle trick for extending the range of a propointer?

Hey skipperdun- what is the "nickle trick"?

 

[finderskeepers]

Hey skipperdun- what is the "nickle trick"?

probably talking about this...take any coin

press against the Garrett Pro body starting at about the level of the on/off switch (I use my right index finger and turn unit on with my thumb)
slowly slide the coin in the direction of the tip until you JUST START to hear it chirp
back it off just a tad til silent and hold it there
My unit can detect at between 2 1/2 and 3" with this technique. Your mileage may vary.