Best beginner detectors?

the ace 250 is a good little machine for the price ---its very popular and easy to use ---I would get the small sniper coil package rather than the bigger coil package --- the smaller coil s better for trashy spots and has a smaller area thus its good at pin pointing . --- overall depth range is about 8 to 10 inches on a typical coin sized object -- but that varys of course due to soil and other conditions .

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,4267.msg33801.html#msg33801

Hi,
They sell those over here in "Maplin".
They are not very good at all.
Better to stick with a known brand Garrett,tesoro,whites etc.


Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,4267.msg33941.html#msg33941

I started out on the cheap with a Bounty Hunter Scout. (less than $200).  It served me well and I was very satisfied with it.  It had no bells or whistles but still did the job for a beginner.
I moved up to a White's Prizm IV for around $400.  From what I have read, it is comparable to the Ace 250 except the price.  (the Garrett Ace 250 goes for around $225).
I guess it all depends on your budget and what you're looking for for features (LCD, notch discrimination, tone ID, depth indicator etc.)

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,4267.msg34579.html#msg34579