Metal Detector GC-1028

My Bounty Hunter Tracker IV metal detector recently ran into some issues, so I decided to see if I could find a reasonably-priced replacement as this time of year is the best time for metal detecting. This RICOMAX metal detector was the best-priced one I could find that actually included a working LCD screen. I really like that this metal detector utilizes an LCD panel that actually gives you an estimate about what is it is detecting before you take the time and effort to dig into the ground. The LCD panel is also useful in many other ways, as it gives you a depth estimate and even tells you how your battery life is looking. I especially love that feature as there’s nothing worse than wanting to use a device only to find it is dead. Setting the detector up was very easy. You really just have to connect a small handful of parts, insert 2 9V batteries, and you’re good to go. The package even contains a small shovel for digging up your loot. A nice touch. The Bounty Hunter metal detector has an analog discrimination gauge which in all honesty is just a pain to use. I love the discrimination feature that this detector features and have found it to be pretty accurate. It also emits different tones depending on what it detects. I tested out the detector with a few different types of metal, including a gold wedding ring, and was impressed to find that the detector was able to point that out to me. I now know that I have a powerful tool to use if myself or a loved one ever loses a valuable piece of jewelry.

This metal detector is only $100, and works very good. It is extremely lightweight so your arm does not get tired. It has a velcro strap for your arm. It has discrimination so you can eliminate what types of metals you dont want to pick up. The pinpoint mode works extremely well to pinpoint exactly where the metal is. It was super easy to put together, took me about 2 minutes to assemble. It also came with a fold up metal shovel, the shovel also has a pick on the end which is really cool. It comes in a pouch that you can put onto your belt! The only problem I think I have had so far is I went a few inches in the water with it, and It seems to be randomly picking up 1 cent and 10 cent after I got out of the water. Not sure if it is perfectly water proof, or if my coil was not sealed all the way. I might have to get my coil replaced but they said they replace parts for free and it has a lifetime warranty, so if it keeps doing it when I go back out, I will have it replaced. Other than that, it is a very good metal detector, definitely recommended!

We bought this metal detector for my son's 12th birthday at the beach. He was very surprised and excited! He loves every feature of the sensor showing what type of metal it is sensing. The water proof base is nice also so it can be used in small creeks, rivers and ocean shores. The shovel that came with it was very nice also! The adjustable stem is great so kids and adults alike can use. It was very easy to assemble and packaged very well! We have only used it a few times so far but it really is a nice metal detector!

This is a wonderful entry-level option for metal detection. The quality of the materials feels right within the $90-$130 range, and it all comes together pretty easily. In fact, we found ourselves putting this one together before we ever touched the instructions. We didn't bother to read them until it came to getting familiar with the screen. There are only a few pieces to snap together and it's quite straight-forward. Getting comfortable with the screen does take a quick minute, the instructions will get you through it all just fine. It's user-friendly enough that just about anyone could learn how to use this model. It is entry-level though, so don't think this is going to be a solve-all for all of your adventures. Instead, it is a great place to start getting your feet wet (pun slightly intended since it is waterproof up to so many inches). It is mostly accurate, and we made sure by planting a number of test items for it to look for. We knew where they were, so the surprise effect is missing, but it did allow us to get a feel for how well it picks various things up. We haven't taken it to an area for a serious search yet since we have only been playing with it for a few days thus far but will make sure to update on anything else we find. A little skeptical about the review claiming to find a really old and expensive ring on their first try, but you never know. We're happy for them if that was true.

Not saying this is bad. I gave it a try this afternoon, after work. Easy enough to use. Didn't find anything, but that's the buyer's risk. I'll try it more over the next few days. I wonder what would have happened had I purchased a more expensive model. I live in an historic area. 300 years of British/American history. Colonization. Slavery. The Revolution. The Civil War. Etc. I really out to find something. We'll see. Tomorrow? The "Acid Test." I'll salt my back yard with a fist full of coins. If it doesn't work, This Johnny is going back.

Bought this for my husband for for a Father’s Day gift. He loved it! Works great and very easy to use. I was very Happy with the product, but the delivery was a nightmare. After numerous calls to Loomis express, it finally arrived over a month and a half later. The box Looked like it had seen better days, so I was a little concerned there may be some damage . Fortunately it was all good!

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Unfortunately I didn’t get this until well after Christmas when it was supposed to be here before. When it did come, my husband loved it. Can’t wait for spring and summer now! Something I would maybe add would be batteries that are rechargeable to go along with it. Would be worth it to add 😉 Product is great, shipping is poor

Accuracy is very good and very easy to use.