Metal Detector? I'm on the hunt

[Specializedjon]

Looking to get a metal detector and wanted to throw the net out here and see if anyone has one they'd be willing to part with. I've never owned one, but thanks to the internet I'm pretty much an expert now . Interested in mainly relic hunting but I won't be picky.

Any suggestions on brands would be appreciated also. Thanks in advance.

Budget is around $500 (ish)....all in

 

[gtk]

I'd suggest buying used from someone. From what I understand, some keep upgrading metal detectors like some of us upgrade guns. They buy, then want the next best thing.

CrowT can prob list some sites. Ebay for sure.

 

[Specializedjon]

That's what I'm hoping. I'm sure I'll be "that guy" too one day, upgrading annually. Just my nature. Good news, there's several old home sites on my property and surrounding farms that I have permission to hunt/detect. Looking forward to getting out there and seeing what I can find.

 

[Omega]

Seeing as someone needed my detector more than I, I too am looking for a used detector. I have been looking at some metal detecting videos to see what those guys are using, then scouring eBay and Craigs List to see what is out there. My budget is much lower though, as I don't need anything that high speed, just something to find lost objects that I know I dropped in certain areas now and then.

 

[Specializedjon]

Seeing as someone needed my detector more than I, I too am looking for a used detector. I have been looking at some metal detecting videos to see what those guys are using, then scouring eBay and Craigs List to see what is out there. My budget is much lower though, as I don't need anything that high speed, just something to find lost objects that I know I dropped in certain areas now and then.

That sucks. My budgets much lower too. I was just trying to look cool I don't want to pay a lot on my first one. I've got a lot to learn about them and detecting. In the same breath, I don't want to waste my time detecting for hours with some POS either. I'm looking at my safe (aka play money supply) and seeing which one of those guns is gonna turn into a metal detector.

 

[Omega]

That sucks. My budgets much lower too. I was just trying to look cool I don't want to pay a lot on my first one. I've got a lot to learn about them and detecting. In the same breath, I don't want to waste my time detecting for hours with some POS either. I'm looking at my safe (aka play money supply) and seeing which one of those guns is gonna turn into a metal detector.

With the price of weapons lately, you should be able to afford one that will find Hoffa's belt buckle.

 

[Specializedjon]

I've got a stock 10/22 that I'm gonna let go for $1200

and

I'll throw in 200 rounds of LR for another $100

 

[Omega]

I've got a stock 10/22 that I'm gonna let go for $1200

and

I'll throw in 200 rounds of LR for another $100

Throw in a mag over 10 rounds and list it on gunbroker, those crazy left coast SOBs will buy it.

 

[Robtattoo]

I've got a Tesoro I'd come off of for $200, if it's any use to you.

This exact model in pretty much new condition.....

https://www.metaldetector.com/tesoro-silver-umax-metal-detector

 

[Specializedjon]

Appreciate that @Robtattoo. Another member (JLC) is letting me have the detector he has for free. Same one you listed. Very generous of him. Meeting him today to pick it up.

Thanks again brother.

 

[Crow Terminator]

Well how has the searching been going?

 

[Knothead]

Let's go detecting sometime, Specializedjon! Im just getting into it myself and have a Garrett AT MAX. Had it at the beach last week and, while I didn't find anything that would allow me to retire early, I did find quite a bit of pocket change, kids toys, sunglasses, and plenty of pull tabs. It was great 'practice' and a good learning experience on how to use the features and understand all the lingo. Here are a couple
pics of some of the stuff I found on the beach. One guy was also detecting with his Garrett one evening there and found a ladies Rolex and a diamond ring. He was just ahead of me. Just my luck.

 

[hardhorns1982]

Looking to get a metal detector and wanted to throw the net out here and see if anyone has one they'd be willing to part with. I've never owned one, but thanks to the internet I'm pretty much an expert now . Interested in mainly relic hunting but I won't be picky.

Any suggestions on brands would be appreciated also. Thanks in advance.

Budget is around $500 (ish)....all in are you still looking for a metal detector.

 

[Specializedjon]

Let's go detecting sometime, Specializedjon! Im just getting into it myself and have a Garrett AT MAX. Had it at the beach last week and, while I didn't find anything that would allow me to retire early, I did find quite a bit of pocket change, kids toys, sunglasses, and plenty of pull tabs. It was great 'practice' and a good learning experience on how to use the features and understand all the lingo. Here are a couple
pics of some of the stuff I found on the beach. One guy was also detecting with his Garrett one evening there and found a ladies Rolex and a diamond ring. He was just ahead of me. Just my luck.

Sorry Knothead, just now seeing this. I've only been out a few times around my property. Lots of nuts and bolts so far, no Rolex watches yet

 

[hardhorns1982]

Anyone ever wants to trade a hunt I would enjoy the company. Not many people that detect in my area. Here's a few finds

 

[UCStandSitter]

Anyone ever wants to trade a hunt I would enjoy the company. Not many people that detect in my area. Here's a few finds

That belt buckle is super cool. Maybe a saddle buckle? I don't know enough about it to say I guess.

 

[hardhorns1982]

No the buckle is a Union Carbine buckle.

 

[UCStandSitter]

No the buckle is a Union Carbine buckle.

Sorry. I mean the one with the US insignia on it. Looks kinda like a belt buckle, bridle buckle. I don't know much about these things so not sure what to call it.

 

[hardhorns1982]

Ok want to say cartridge box plate. There should be a lead backing that I didn't find with it. So I'm still in the air about it myself.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Ok want to say cartridge box plate. There should be a lead backing that I didn't find with it. So I'm still in the air about it myself.

very cool