Bounty Hunter tracker IV questions (thanks dave)

Hi,
I have only been detecting for 3 weeks. I was informed that the Bounty Hunter tracker IV was on of the best detectors (on a budget) for detecting coins.
Is this true?
Also, how far do they detect as it doesn't say in the book.
Thanks in advance.
Brian.

Hi Brian, If you're on a budget it's fine although it was designed for US users and, whilst it's been a short while since I used one, I seem to remember that the interface on the control box had references to nickels, dimes and quarters on it. I'd expect to get between 10 and 12 inches from it in depth in neutral soils from this machine. But at that price, the X-Terra 305 (which is still on special from Minelab) would be a FAR better machine for under the $395 mark (with better discrimination and many more features). The main dislike I had for the BH was that it took the relatively expensive 9 volt batteries that are far more costly than the AA batteries used by the X-Terras. Aside from that, it's an affordable machine.

Thanks for the info...I'm having fun and that's what it's all about hey?
Brian.

Absolutely! And I still think the BH is a decent detector that does a great job as a coin & relic detector. The best machine is the one you can access. Happy Hunting!

I remember a few years back a guy getting a 1 ounce nugget with one of those Bounty Hunter tracker IV's,

Down in Vic too, as I remember.

Hi i have a Bounty Hutnter land star was wondering if is a good dectec for gold detecting (it is as has been suggested on here made in america) or if i should get the garrett ace250 which is beeter for hunting gold i know both are from america i had been told the was a guy who could fix up bounty hunters to work better in Australian cond