Metal Detectors Overview

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.

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

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