OK NO ONE IS BRAND LOYAL --- SO

IF you had to pick just one --NO NOT I CAN HAVE MORE-- just one at about $500.00 to $800.00 what would you have? I don,t care what your soil is like or how much trash. " Just one" let us know what it would be. I might find a good one this way. Thanks Flintstone

If it had to be new, it would be a tie between an AT Pro and a Sovereign GT ....... If it could included used , I would probably opt for a ML SE Pro .....Jim

MXT

A used Explorer.

Used minelab. I just love their accurate disc. and bad ground capabilities.

I think about this a lot. If I could only have one, which one would it be. I have used many that I liked but only one that I love above all others. That would be the Fisher F5. No...it doesn't hunt everything well but it does hunt what I hunt the most very well.

But.....as I transition to more of a "treasure hunter" mentality and less of a "detectorist" mentality, I understand that having just "one", favorite or not, is not a viable option. To get the job done I will NEED to have a variety of specialty detectors. Just as my household tool box contains a multitude of simular but functionally different plier type tools, so will my metal detector tool box have to contain a multitude (at least 3) of simular but functionally different metal detectors.

Good luck on your search.
HH
Mike

That's like askin me which one of my kids I love the most...can't do it!

Metal detectors are like people. Each with there own strenghts, weaknesse's and personalities that take time to get to know...some more than others.



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Any Sovereign

Hay Aaron, I didn,t ask you to give up any kids. If you didn,t have any you wouldn,t love any would you? What would you want a BOY or GIRL, or Fisher, Whites, Garretts, Good Luck Flintstone

Ok, ok.... gotcha
If its gotta be under $800 then I'll say a used SE Pro...(at this time) : )

the one I use now, and have been using for the last 8 years the XLT, I can adjust it for most conditions, but it is not water proof

I like the cz5's.... e-trac would be my first choice, but over your limit.. I just bought 2 cz5"s

I honestly think some are more Brand Loyal than they think they are. jmho

For the price can anything touch the F-70?

I have found out that what might suit me may not appeal to the next
and what appeals to others may not "do it" for me.
Detectors have their +s and -s, and their own set of quirks.
So it may be necessary to define exactly what environs you will use
it, then some can suggest possible units that fit the description.
Oh, forgot, also feature set.

Yes,,,,, a used F75 SE/LTD.

My pick would be Eric Foster latest design PI - whatever it is, if he was still working. Guess I'd 'settle' for last Goldscan model (5)? That would be one sweet machine!

Sorry double post, @#$! computers...... @#$! internet



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I'd have to stay with the CZ3D, I like Minelab, but I can hunt anything and anywhere ( - underwater) and I can do it fast with the CZ3D.


If you'd like to see my modified version, click the link below to understand why its my favorite detector.

[www.w4wta.com]



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Used explorer, probably get a used se pro for $800 or new Omega. I mostly coinshoot thats why I chose these two.

G2

LowBoy

TAKE A LITTLE TIME KICKBACK AND WATCH SOME OF MY DETECTING VIDEO'S BELOW ON YouTube

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If you don’t dig it, then how are you going to know what you’re missing!
How can you have your pudding if you don’t eat your meat!

Excellent question. For me, Garrett Infinium LS. I'm not saying that it is the best one. Just the best one for me so far.

XP Goldmaxx Power, beats em all in any conditions.

My $379.00 1987 fisher 1265X...........If I had to pick from "new"? CZ3D probably!?...

Up to my ____ in Pulltabs, Grant Wrote:
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> I'd have to stay with the CZ3D, I like Minelab,
> but I can hunt anything and anywhere ( -
> underwater) and I can do it fast with the CZ3D.
>
>
> If you'd like to see my modified version, click
> the link below to understand why its my favorite
> detector.
>
>

LOL! Are those after-market Dankowski mods? I might want to send him MY 3D!

mrwilburino Wrote:
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> Up to my ____ in Pulltabs, Grant Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I'd have to stay with the CZ3D, I like Minelab,
> > but I can hunt anything and anywhere ( -
> > underwater) and I can do it fast with the CZ3D.
> >
> >
> > If you'd like to see my modified version, click
> > the link below to understand why its my
> favorite
> > detector.
> >
> >
>
> LOL! Are those after-market Dankowski mods? I
> might want to send him MY 3D!


He he....Yea, Tom knows exactly how to tweak a CZ for the best detecting experience :-)

[www.w4wta.com]



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Up to my ____ in Pulltabs, Grant Wrote:
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> mrwilburino Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Up to my ____ in Pulltabs, Grant Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I'd have to stay with the CZ3D, I like
> Minelab,
> > > but I can hunt anything and anywhere ( -
> > > underwater) and I can do it fast with the
> CZ3D.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you'd like to see my modified version,
> click
> > > the link below to understand why its my
> > favorite
> > > detector.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > LOL! Are those after-market Dankowski mods? I
> > might want to send him MY 3D!
>
>
> He he....Yea, Tom knows exactly how to tweak a CZ
> for the best detecting experience :-)
>
> [www.gspotbasses.com]


never knew the cz-3d had a "boost" mode!..just sayin!

(h.h.)
j.t.

According to that picture in the link...........the CZ-3D.......is equipped with the unique "booze mode".......no wonder everyone wants to add one to their detector arsenal.

Although I would trade the two for one E-Trac in a heart beat for old deep coins in the turf.

Two things --

One, I agree with Lawrenzo -- G2 or Gold Bug Pro/DP.

Two -- hey silverhound, you mention an Explorer SE; would you consider an Explorer II as being worthy, also? Used, they are a bit cheaper than SEs...

Steve