Tiny Tec vs Bounty Hunter...................:cam:

[tabdog]

My Tiny Tec came in today and it's not as tiny as I thought it might be.

It came with three uncirculated golden colored US mint $1 coins. They are the presidential series coins.

I air tested the Tiny Tec and the Bounty Hunter.

The Tiny Tech wins at detecting distance. Bounty Hunter about 1/2" on a penny and Tiny Tec just over 1" on a penny.

Price. Tiny Tec Is cheaper.

Sensitivity, Tiny Tec wins hands down. Tiny Tec can detect these small objects.

One is a small piece on 14K gold I cut off some broken jewelry I found.

Two is a very small piece of aluminum foil that is not doubled over. Single thickness and about 1/8" wide.

Three is a just a small round piece of fake jewelry.

The Tiny Tec wins all three. The only one the Bounty Hunter would pick up at all was the small round piece of fake jewelry and it had to be pressed to the tip to get a week response. That would not happen in the field.

The Tiny Tec responded to all three.

I checked the Tiny Tec detection distance a little closer and this is what I came up with.

A modern penny: 1"

$1 included coin: 1 1/4"

8" metal pliers 2 1/2"

Tiny Tec detects at about the same distance off the end of the tip as it does off the side of the tip.

Bounty Hunter detects better off the side of the tip than off the the end of the tip. It has to touch a small object off the end of the tip to get a response. That makes it hard to find some stuff at the bottom of the hole.

Tiny Tec can be set to automatic shut off when the tip is pointed up. That way you don't have to set the sensitivity when you use it. That feature can be turned off to detect strait up or if you don't want to use it.

Tiny Tec is not tiny. It's too big to put in your pants pocket and it's just over a foot long. Odd shape too.

Tiny Tec is not a Sturdy Tec. The housing is flimsy plastic. The instructions say it will withstand a 25 pound force pushing the tip into the ground. But that force would rip the housing off the rod. The 25 pound force must be at the knob on the end of the rod.

Bounty Hunter is not very sturdy either. And the battery keeps falling out.

Here are some more photos.

Conclusion. I really like the Tiny Tec much more than the Bounty Hunter.

The Tiny Tec has a sound I can hear better.

Tiny Tec has a red light when it gets a response. Bounty Hunter has no light.

Tiny Tec has another light to illuminate the target. Not BH.

The Tiny Tec doesn't vibrate.

But I could never feel the vibration of the Bounty Hunter. So BH can't even win there.

I like My Tiny Tec and hope I don't have to use the 25 month warranty which Bounty Hunter doesn't have that either.

HH,

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Nice write-up there Tabdog

I too pulled the trigger on the Tiny Tec and was definitely curious about the size. It's too bad it wasn't the same shape as the BH model, that looks like the perfect size to stick in your back pocked or in a loop on your treasure pouch. I'll have to think about how to carry the Tiny Tec around when MD'ing.... maybe I can add a hand strap to hang onto my loot pouch...hmm...

Cal

 

[vstar2007]

I wear cargo type pants when I get the chance to go out, the side pocket carries the tiny tec, have not had a problem carrying it in the cargo pocket. Can also carry my digger, etc.

David

 

[Neil]

n/t

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Ergonomics look to be off to bulky the probe looks too exposed.I'll stay with my White's Bullseye.

 

[tabdog]

n/t

 

[tabdog]

n/t

 

[tabdog]

I used it today and it fit in my back pocket nicely.

HH,

 

[Cal_Cobra]

With the craters I was digging today I could've used the Tiny Tec

Cal

 

[tabdog]

Didn't have time a while ago. Had to go

I agree with you completely.

I watched a guy using the Bullseye and it worked very well for him. It looked sound and protected. I could hear it respond while I watched him. I will have one in the future.

I was curious about the Tiny Tec because a few people (who's opinion I respect) said some good things about the way Tiny worked. They expressed their concerns about the way it appears also. But they reported relatively long use from them. I did have the impression that it was smaller than it is simply because of the name.

It does fit in my back pocket however. It is very sensitive. Detects to side and off the end. Auto off, or switch off. I can hear it through my headphones. I used it today for the first time and I felt like I was using a first rate PP.

But I don't blame you one bit for staying with a Bullseye.

If it works don't fix it.

HH,

 

[Dyna_Willie]

My Tinytec and my gold coins are here! WOO HOO!

 

[vstar2007]

I do not think that you can beat the customer service I received the circuit may have went bad in mine and I sent them and email, this is the responce I received back.

David,

An electronic component may have failed. Please send it back for warranty service.

Send it with no battery, via the lowest cost method, no insurance, USPS first class mail. We will assume responsibility for its safe delivery for service.

When it arrives here we will immediately do the warranty work and ship it back to you via USPS 2-3 day Priority Mail. In addition we will reimburse you for your mailing cost.

We need your street address (not a PO Box) to return your Tinytec probe.

We apologize for your inconvenience and look forward to providing you with the best of service.

Fred

Fred Wagner
Hunter's Haven Enterprises
Tinytec Products
640 Pierce Hill Rd.
Vestal, NY 13850-5315

http://tinytec-probes.com

 

[Dyna_Willie]

That is what I am talking about, that is great customer service!

 

[tabdog]

Hope you enjoy it Willie.

Some times I forget I got it in my back pocket.

But it has come in handy when I do remember it.

HH,

 

[Dyna_Willie]

Ron has them at Dixie http://www.dixiemetaldetectors.com/probes.htm

 

[Cal_Cobra]

If it's not pouring rain later today, I'm planning to cut out from work early to hunt a local park and test out the Tiny Tec.

Cal

 

[Dyna_Willie]

Let me know how it works for you, I am anticipating it will cut down my time in searching the plugs.

 

[tabdog]

I wanted to get out but it's been sleeting and freezing rain here. The boys got out of school early because of the weather.

I got to grocery shopping:sad:

See ya later

Tabdog

 

[tabdog]

I been trying to think of a way to carry my Tiny Tec so I don't have to put it in my back pocket. I'm afraid I'll sit on it.

I finally decided to modify a carpenter's pouch that I don't use. I have another pouch I like more for putting my finds in and carrying tools.

So I just cut the pouch to fit Tiny and used these little rivets you can get at any hardware store to put Tiny's pouch back together. I just crimped the rivets with a pair of pliers.

Here's what I came up with. I'm going to find some stiff wire to make a belt hanger. That way I won't have to undo my belt to put it on.

I like it.

HH,

 

[Cal_Cobra]

I've been using my Tiny Tec (same model as Tabdogs) for a week now, and have had it out on four hunts, including a wood chip and sand tot lot today.

I have to say that for the most part, it is helpful when your can't find your target.

On thing that I've noticed is that with the Auto Shutoff/Battery Saver Circuit enabled ( tilt switch ), it tends to sound more like a Geiger counter then a pinpointer. I actually thought it was broken at one point, but it's working as advertised with the Auto Shutoff/Battery Saver Circuit disabled.

It fits in your back pocket (well at least mine), just make sure you don't sit on it (I'm just saying )

I've never used another pinpointer, so I can't say how it compares to anything else, but so far I'd say it's well worth the $45.

Cal