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u/ianosaka · 3 pointsr/metaldetecting

Definitely check out the thread from the sidebar. In particular there are some cheap pinpointer suggestions.

The Bounty Hunter and Fisher pinpointers look the same and probably have the same internals as both companies are owned by First Texas Products. They also own Teknetics. $33 on Amazon.

The $16 "HF" one they mention I believe is Harbor Freight.

As far as getting better, watch more YouTube videos. What sort of land are you searching on?

u/ryanchappell · 3 pointsr/metaldetecting

Glad to hear it! Hope you all enjoy it and get hooked by finding a gold ring right away! Get a good garden trowel and the Fisher PP is down to $35 on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunter-PIN-POINTER-PL-Pinpointer/dp/B000HATWHK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t, mine wore out after 6 months, the point wore clear through. When you know you are hooked get a Garrett Propointer at a target price of $107, and lesche thrown in for free with your next detector bought for 20% off list, like an ATPro for $500.

u/Tyberos · 3 pointsr/metaldetecting

I appreciate the kind words. I don't know about knowledgeable, but I'm happy if I can provide any information of value.

I only ever used the White's Bullseye II and the cheap and generic Bounty Hunter pinpointer before I got my Sunray X-1 inline probe(discontinued). For this reason, I don't know enough about pinpointers to give you a definitive answer. I think the general consensus is that the Garrett Pro-Pointer II and Pro-Pointer AT are good investments. But as I always point out, White's also has the TRX and Minelab has the Pro-Find 25, so there are other options. Also, be wary of knockoffs. I've only ever heard of Garrett knockoffs, but I imagine there are others.

Of the above mentioned, the generic is the cheapest (often below $50, because it's not great), followed by the Bullseye II ($119), then the Pro-Pointer II, the Pro-Pointer AT, and the Pro-Find 25 (around $170). I think it's a shame that the market price for a decent pinpointer is over $115. I think a reputable company needs to introduce a more economic option. It's crazy to me that these companies have pinpointers that cost almost as much as an entry level machine. It's supposed to be an accessory! Tesoro could do this. Tesoro could make a better pinpointer than their "Treasure Mate" and sell it for sub $100. They should.

I think it's worth taking the time to watch YouTube comparisons of these pinpointers to see which one you'd prefer. The TRX and the Pro-Pointer AT are waterproof. If I'm not mistaken, the Pro-Find 25 is not waterproof, and that's outrageous that Minelab would put out such an expensive pinpointer and it's not even waterproof!

The best option, in my opinion, is to get an inline probe like those made by Sunray. The only issue is, Sunray makes very few models and as newer machines come out, Sunray has failed to keep up. This is another area where there is this huge market that hasn't been exploited. People will pay a premium (I paid nearly $300) for a probe built in to their primary machine, and as far as I know, no company is making these.

As for a machine...I had a White's for years, but I just can't get enthusiastic about them anymore. I want to try the Treasuremaster, which is their most affordable machine, because I've heard good things and it looks kinda cool, but I don't have the resources to try various machines. Obviously there is the new Garrett 400, but honestly it just looks like the 350, which looks like the 250, which looks like the 150. I still don't understand why Garrett has like, four "entry level" models.

I think when you approach the $400-500 range, it's time to start looking at gently-used machines. I always push Minelab - I admit it, I'm a fanboy and I am biased - so I would recommend a used Safari (paging /u/bainsey1985), an SE Pro(just sold), or even an older Explorer II. I know a guy who has been running an Explorer II since like, 2005, and I used my even older Explorer XS until it finally died in 2015.

There's a Tesoro Tejon that just sold and I'm sad I missed it. $350 is a good deal for a machine that is normally about $600. Similarly, I saw a Tesoro Deleon selling for $300 once and I still kick myself for not getting it.

There are also two deals on Friendly Metal Detecting Forums right now that I can't link to because the For Sale Section is for members only. There's a Tesoro Vaquero for $400 and a Tesoro Conquistador (discontinued) for $160.
I've never used Fisher so I don't know anything about them. I've never used the XP Deus but good luck finding one for less than $800. I'm rambling now...

u/lokicramer · 2 pointsr/metaldetecting

Absolutely and whatever you do. Do not under any circumstance get one that looks like this. https://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunter-PIN-POINTER-PL-Pinpointer/dp/B000HATWHK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479310735&sr=8-3&keywords=pinpointer

They are absolute trash and should be criminalized. They are sold in different colors and by different company's but they are the same thing. You actually have to be touching your target for this thing to detect it as metal.

Definitely invest in something like the at pro pointer or something on that level. They are not cheap but they are amazing and reliable.

u/ttlens · 2 pointsr/metaldetecting

Something like the Teknetics Eurotek Pro that was designed for use in the European environment. Teknetics, Fisher, and Bounty Hunter (BH) are all owned by the same company.

You can buy the Eurotek Pro off Amazon.com with international shipping, will probably be cheaper than buying locally. Get the 11” DD coil model, it’s about $250. Get the basic Fisher or BH pinpointer for about $30.

u/FigGnuton · 2 pointsr/metaldetecting

Here are two on the low-end side of it:
http://www.harborfreight.com/metal-detector-97245.html
http://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunter-PIN-POINTER-PL-Pinpointer/dp/B000HATWHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396290551&sr=8-1&keywords=pinpointer

I went with this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Garrett-Pro-Pointer-Detector-Includes-Holster/dp/B005D4V27S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396290561&sr=8-2&keywords=pinpointer

I can't say if the one I bought has really been worth the extra since I've never compared but I'm very happy with it. It does a really great job at helping me find where items are.

What mode are you searching in? Tone, disc, or all metal? I also have the tracker and depending on where I dig is how I set it. My backyard, probably full of trash from when they built the house, I keep the discrimination high. A park, especially near benches, I might go for full metal mode so I miss nothing.