what are some good metal detectors for less than $600 for gold prospecting?

[robbenmessi1010]

im not sure which metal detector will find me the small(and big) gold nuggets. i checked out the garrett at pro, the fisher gold bug, and the garrett scorpion gold stinger. tell me which you think is best for less than 600. thanks.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

You want either a Fisher Goldbug; Tesoro Lobo Super Traq; or a Whites GMT. The AT Pro and the Scorpion are second rate in the goldfields and will only lead you to disappointment.

You'll be looking for a used machine on your budget.

 

[nuggetshooter323]

The three that Terry mentioned are proven to work to grain weight and below, the AT Pro is not a gold machine and the AT Gold is very new and not proven yet. I wouldn't want to be one the guinea pigs to buy a new machine and be sorry. The Stinger is out dated, don't waste your money.