Want to buy the best detector for deep targets?

[Todd S]

Help all. I want to buy the best detector for deep targets in the $600 range give or take ahundred. (I'm tired of the Bounty Hunter Quick draw!-it doewsn't seem to get a coin past 4 inches, and its target discrimination in my opinion is not the best. I've read about the Whites Matrix M 6, MXT and Minelab SE? They all sound great. Your input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Daniel A.]

Those would all be good choices. Dan

 

[khouse]

The Minelab Xterra 50 or 70. Garrett 1350. Whites M6. Would do the job.

 

[Todd S]

The reviews of the Whites M6 seem the most persuasive. Thanks

 

[tabdog]

The M6 sounds like an awesome machine.

It weighs a ton. There's no way I'm toting that thing around. To me, that's
work, not fun. It hurts to. When I'm laid up with a sore back and shoulder,
I'm just miserable, because I can't hunt without making it worse. Forget
That.

To me depth is not everything. I do a lot of my hunting in upper levels.

One of my favorite of all detectors is the Compadre. Just as awesome
as the M6 , but not as deep. Even more simple. At $152 with a life time
warranty, it's a great addition to anyones arsenal.

If I was going deep, I would go for the Tejon. A little heavy at 3 pounds,
but it's well balanced and it has probably better depth than the M6.

Just my opinion.

HH,

 

[jim tn]

Depth is a relative term, but quite frankly you don't have to spend $500.00 to $700.00 on a detector to achieve depths of double what you are getting with your quick draw ll. Just as important as some amount of depth in mho is being able to detect those good targets that others have missed and this is usually with trash ladden and "hunted out" sites. I suggest taking a good look at any of Fishers F series detectors. All have good to extreem depth and are great for seeking out targets among the trash. Those, that other detectors and users have missed. HH jim tn

 

[rifleman]

The X-Terra 70 deserves a good look. It is a deep finder in coin and relic mode and will go deeper in prospecting mode. It's light weight and versatility makes it a hard detector to beat for the money. Go to the X-terra section, read the FAQFAQ and look at what people are finding, often at deep depths. I like the 70 more each time I use it. Minelab did a great job in the design and research when developing the 70. It likes the small gold with the standard and 18.75 kHz coils and pops a lot of silver.

Good hunting, John K

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Tod,I use a lot of different units.The Minelab Sovereign is a deep coin detector.Most of the units mentioned above are great units but not in the same class depth wise.Not only will the Sovereign find a 10-12 inch dime but the ID will be correct most of this other detectors will have signed off around 7 inches.The Sovereign isn't for everyone even with a straight rod its a heavy machine.This detector is the best beach unit ever made hot on gold and will work great near salt water.

 

[camel]

probably wouldnt use it for prospecting,but for coin hunting iam well satisfied with the garrett 1500.i sometimes go detecting with people with a lot more expensive machines,and the 1500 hangs in there with them.also the target imaging feature save a lot of useless digging.

 

[tabdog]

Hi Camel,

I had a Garrett 500 for a while.

I'm curious.

How does the target imaging feature save a lot of useless digging?

Does it tell you shape?

Does it tell you length and width?

How does it tell you the size?

How does that save a lot of useless digging?

I hunt a lot in all metal. When I hear a target, I have a good idea how
big it is, how deep it is, and when I switch to disc mode, I can get an
idea of the conductivity of the object. I already know how big, deep and
material. I know if it is long and thick or skinny. I know about how long
it is. Some times I cannot get it right. Does the target imaging feature
always get it right?

Also, what is the operating frequency? Can you detect small gold. Have
you air tested or found any small gold jewlery?

My 500 ran at around 6 kHz and had a hard time detecting small gold.

I've heard some good things about the 1500. Wondered what an owner
would say.


HH,

 

[lovepulltabs]

I'd have to agree with Ron, if depth is your main concern, go with a Minelab Sovereign. You should be able to find a nice used one for under $400. Back when I was nuggetshooting I used an XT-18000 and an SD-2000. Never had a problem with either machine. I'm toying with the idea of picking up a Sovereign, just don't know if I want that heavy of a detector.

 

[Magyar]

I use a Minelab GT ...with a Sovereign Elite for back. Both are terrific detectors , in my opinion.

Depth and accuracy have served me well.

 

[Skillet]

And is by far the deepest machine I have. Even with the 8" coil it's deeper on coins than my Tejon and Vaquero (A test garden can tell you alot).

That would be in your price range. Highly recommend the 8" coil to shorten the learning-curve.

NOT the best machine for me in extreme trash though, target seperation falls short of some other machines I have, but for deep silver it's a tough machine to beat.

Skillet