The metal detector devotee has a plethora of options. There are many quality companies that manufacture and sell metal detectors and each has three to five machines in each category, ranging from $100 to $4,500. In order to get the machine
that meets your needs and your budget, you have to plan and research. The following three machines illustrate the variety of features available.
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The Bounty Hunter Tracker II
This is a very basic metal detector. It includes the following features:
- Three modes of operation
- Auto and Manual ground balance
- Sensitivity meter
- Detects coins at seven inches; larger objects up to two feet
- Four easy to use knob controls
- Discrimination capability
- MSRP $124.95
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Tesoro Tiger Shark
Excellent underwater metal detector with the following features:
- Microprocessor technology
- Dual function metal detector
- NORM mode for coin and relic hunting on the surface
- SALT mode adjusts to the changing conductivity of salty conditions without
having to use special controls or techniques
- It has capabilities in up to 200 feet of water
- Built-in headphones
- 8-inch waterproof coils
- Lifetime warranty.
- MSRP $749.
Minelab GPX-4000
This machine is used for gold prospecting. It includes the following features:
- LCD function display,
- Pre-set search modes,
- Patch finding, general and deep detecting
- New functions such as Gain, which sets the overall performance of all
settings
- Sensitive/Smooth timing sensitive to precious metals while reducing false
signals
- Ground balance specific
- Response for the deep target of large nuggets
- Motion allows operator to indicate sweep speed
- Volume limits allow potentially loud signals without loss of signal strength
- Comfort harness with battery pack
- MSRP $4,500
