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Posted by OKEY SLATE JR. on February 28, 2011 at 4:10pm

Could any one tell me if a Garrett Ace250 is a good starter metal detector. I am getting ready to invest in one. Thanks for the help

 

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  • desertratdan March 1, 2011 at 3:05pm
    Good words Gail, I started out with a Garretts, I forget the model. It worked good right outta the box for an inexperienced  detector. I went to an old school playground and found a gold ring (14k) within minutes and a whole lot of wheatie pennies after that! I have a brother who totally believes in them and is a semi-famous battlefield reconstructor in Georgia. Found so much stuff!
  • Terry Soloman March 1, 2011 at 3:05pm

    If you are hunting parks for coins, then yes, the Garrett Ace 250 is a GREAT starter machine. For gold nuggets - not so much. A starter gold machine is around $650 new. There are a couple of choices for the serious hobbiest: Tesoro Lobo SuperTRAQ; Fisher GoldBug II; Whites GMT. Good Luck! - Terry

     

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  • kchacha March 1, 2011 at 12:02pm

    I have a White's MXT, which has been a great machine!  I am considering buying  and Ace 250 as a backup machine and for stowing in my checked baggage when travelling to potential detecting locations (beach areas, etc).  I have travelled with the MXT a couple of times, but always fear it getting smashed up or something.  The Ace 250 would be less of a loss, but still a good all around machine to use.

     

    The type of machine you get really depends on what you want to use it for - coin shooting, nugget hunting, etc.  Different machines will do different things for you.

     

    Good luck!

  • Douglas Sayre March 1, 2011 at 11:01am
    Personally I'd go with a White's, Fisher or Tesoro. I'd stay away from the MP series.
  • Gail Hamer February 28, 2011 at 4:59pm

    Hi, excellent choice for 1st one if your searching for coins, relics,rings etc. a very uncomplicated, easy & comfortable machine & believe me thats very important . these machines have really clear tones helping you to identify different targets . In my opinion its a gud buy . Good luck & happy hunting

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