What are Electronic Pinpointers

['E']

I've seen a few things in here about electronic pinpointers, what are they, how do they work & what do you find with these, any help would be appreciated,thanks.

[pris]

Hey E,
A pinpointer is a handheld device that will alert you to the exact location of a metal object (within usually .5" to 1", although some go up to 3"). It will help especially if the metal is very small and the same color as the dirt. It will also help if you just can't figure out where in the plug or walls of the hole your target lies. It's a beautiful thing. I like the Vibra Probe 560 (the newer 570 is out now, too). I have only tried one other and I know that others work well, too. They can be a bit pricey, but if you're as addicted as I am, you'll probably get one. :)

['E']

Thanks, Pris, is there an advantage over a metal detector, it sure is a lot smaller

they work hand in hand with your detector, once you dig your hole it finds the coin with out searching the dirt with your hands , very good to have one , the vibraprobe 560 is the best ,

[pris]

You use them in addition to a MD. Once you start to dig, if you find that it's difficult to locate your target, you can then use the pinpointer in the hole that you have dug and normally you can zero in on where your target lies. Here's a link to the new VibraProbe 570. Vibra - Probe 570 Metal Detector - Kellyco Metal Detectors It's a pretty cool little thing. It has helped me find something as small as a staple in a handful of sand before.

[JCWhite]

Yup, I would be lost without mine. Saves time. And Dave, I have spent a lot of time the last 3 hunts trying to pull a switcharoo with my new hunting buddy. I use the Vibraprobe 560 and he has the new 570. It is a bit better as far as I can tell and detects objects at a greater distance. Oh well maybe Santa will hook me up

['E']

Thanks for all the help, yall are great

[EPC Guy]

Once you try one - you'll never want to hunt without it...good luck!

[Steve in PR]

If you are hunting old, valuable coins, it will help you to locate them in the hole before you scratch it with your digging tool.

[MinelabMan]

....a great tool to have in many ways, as mentioned above!