Future of metal detector makers

[Detector]

Good post!

I agree. I can't imagine digging more than 12" anywhere other than a plowed field. I limit my retrieving to 10" in our city park, and even then it's got to be a really good signal. I'd like to see more accurate readings to 12" but I don't think I'd be recovering them.

Most of my best finds have been less than 8" deep

[Captain]

Come On.. cant yall agree who's make the best Metal Detector? Now Im a golfer.. trust me.. there alot of makers of every thing. do you think I have to ask which is best...umm no. why- well because I tried everything.. and I know what works for me. if you cant use it, then it is junk! no matter how much you spent on it. When I tee it up with other fellow player, I can tell alot by what ball he uses. Does this mean the ball isn't any good, no.. not at all.. it about performance and durability in this sport.

I figuring that's the same with MD'ing as well??
which machine shows you the right signals; which one that last the longest.
it seems most of the attention is in the form of performance.

What I personally want is;to know the Target/mineral im digging. can it separate targets if two are close together.?

the depth is relative to what will be acceptable to you or your surroundings? some may not want to dig more that 12in.. some places may not allow you too.. < -guessing.

To me a hobby is suppose too a high degree of Fun/enjoyment involved foremost.Also should have an ever ready supply of anticipation .
the ongoing ability to evaluate your you time perusing this hobby.
also, the ability to escape from the adult world and enter a different world. figuratively speaking of course..lol Lastly ability to share with others.


.. doesn't this boil down to the Micro chip and wave style? if they are all equally made quality wise. Isn't it safe to say all makers know how to build a metal detector and that the same technology as the other guy??
after all a golf ball is a golf ball, some are soft and some are hard.-but try to tell that to some people and they will laugh ... because they dont know for sure..themselfs.. they think they know but they dont.

some want a soft ball that goes a long ways... like me. only because it has more feedback. However I can use any ball to very little of difference of over all performance. there an old sayin, Id rather be lucky than good anyday...


and it is Obvious to me the way the prices are structured, that it was in the best interest of the makers to string you guys out... keep you guessing. them Detectors with knobs are way over priced now there should be any with knobs any more with micro chips the way they are.
( in my opinion ) Unless we are talking water proofing.. which maybe a different animal. I understand that water proofing is pricey. no argument..

all im saying- you all should be able to say, this machine is the one to use for 12in - 4ft larger objects and 2/3 should agree.
any thing beyond those depths should cost more, because your now WORKING!
pinpoint features- extra cost np-
the ability to separate objects- extra cost- np
water proofing - extra cost- np
digital read out on the objects- extra cost- np
so it is clear to me; that none machines should cost more than you home computer for the hobbist.
(in my opinion)

[Buster]

Shortgrass, I have and use an XLT. I like it. If you get a reading and it says pennie, it is. If it says quarter it is. If it says pulltab/ring you might as well dig it. Maybe a ring, maybe not. As for pinpointing, if you do the cross method, you can pinpoint it. If it says 1 inch down it is. If it says 2 inch down it is. If you dig and sometimes it will keep reading and you have to dig deeper. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I like this machine. Some may not. It's all personnel preferance. I might like Chevy, you might like Ford. My family has one of each. I can also change the programs and add or remove certain things in that program. I have a lot of programs that I have gotten off the web that were made by guys smarter than me. I have found things with them all. I hope this helps out a little. Any questions PM me or Chat and I can answer any other questions...Buster.....

[EBCIII]

Ok Shortgrass I will bite.

I have a Minelab XTerra 70. Very good machine that does what I need. I can at times be fooled with coins as it depends on other factors. I dug a penny today that read a 38. Now normally on "MY" machine this is a dime. I just "knew" it was a dime, well it was a penny. Why did this happen? I dunno: halo effect, minerals, position in the ground?

I guess what I am trying to say is "if" there was "one best" machine over all the rest we all would have it.

Find one you like, practice with it. Learn "that" machine like the back of your hand. You "will" find stuff.

Oh I really do not IMHO think you will find any detector that hits at 4 FT, Beale.

[The TINMAN]

Just becuase it says " Turn on and Go " doesn't mean " Turn on and Know " The best detector is the one that your comfortable with and works for you but like ANYTHING else you have to put in some work/time at it to make it the Best For YOU. If your not having fun then why even play. The BEST MICRO CHIP is the one inside our silly little heads ! The BEST is a THEORY like any other where everyone is right cuz they have their own. Enjoy what ya have and HAVE FUN !!!

The TINMAN

[Captain]

My BH202 picks up the gas line to the house.. how deep is that? 2ft maybe? not sure, but fairly deep. the BH202 claims 4ft on large targets??

the only time I see me digging that deep, is like one where I had to break out a shovel. it kept moving. I got mad and broke out the shovelI got it though, but that is dangerous I realized as I unearth a 1980 .25 that now has shovel marks all over it .. I see where pinpointing is a important part in preserving an target.
as I happen to buy a BH202 , I surly wouldn't want yall to be polite at this point about my ownership of this brand. Just as I would tell someone that's trying to learn to play golf for the first time, w/ Wal-Mart clubs they need to get a refund. Not because quality, but more because in the long run; time and money spent is worth buying this brand instead. Sometimes there is very little money difference, unless there is a middle man looking to make some thing. you guys following me, or am I too newbeefied...

thanks

[EBCIII]

Hey Shortgrass. I will be as honest and polite as I can. It sounds to me you just do not like your machine. I am not sure why you want one of us to tell you to "take it back and get a refund". If that is what you want to do, than do it.

If you do buy another will you be happy? I dunno but if "you" want another machine, get one, Beale.

[Captain]

Yup- Im trying to get yall to push me thru this learning curb.. I actully like the BH202.. it looks sharp. However it isnt the looks that finds the targets. Pride is a bit of an issue...Id admit.
However, I figgured I get some debate about the Price issue. You guys must have hammered these already.

time is money and money is time. Just trying to keep both to a min.

anyways.. I tried.. I'll get there.
Thanks Again
Shawn