Metal detecting

Beleif said:
Any advice available from you guys? My son is 9 next week and my wife has suggested getting him a metal detector.

Where should I look and what is best for starting out? I guess we would use it on walks and at the beach.

Thank you.
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Hello, For a 9 year old i would recommend just a switch on a go detector although it might be not to suitable for wet sand on the beach, on Walks you would still need permission from land owner, something light and swingy with a clear target response
 
Ratman72 said:
Hello, Yes these are ideal for anyone starting, the 440 would be my choice, I rate multi frequency detectors having a Minlabe Sarari when the first came out in 2008/9 , started in the 1980s with and old Garret, , a Garret pinpointer would help. although you can buy cheaper, Although if you just want a switch on and go detector the one i use is very good, Main thing is Discrimination, Although a lot of good finds can be missed with to much discrimination like ring pulls show good signals which could be silver, When i started the advice was no Disc and dig everything until you can learn the signals from old rusty iron to gold/silver/bronze/ As you had the Safari you should know they were a top detector although some what heavy, The 440 although not as technical would be a good choice
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Just to add after having the Minelab Safari when i use to do a lot of detecting i went over to a Golden Mask 1 + UK 15 kHz just for a potter about the fields
 
I'm thinking about dipping my toe in the water, mainly to use on the beach, any recommendations, nothing to expensive as I'm a bit of a tight arse
 
Ratman72 said:
Hello, If your only going to detect on beaches then look at a Pulse Induction detector from C Scope CS 4 Pi , you might find a good second hand around £200, or check out some Minelab detectors that will work on beaches wet and dry sand
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Thanks for the info (y)
 
Ratman72 said:
Just to add if you want an all rounder for beach and land look at a Minelab Vanquish 340 , just remember to get a control box cover for rainy days, head phones are not expensive and garden spade, also a pinpointer around £20
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Yeah I've just been looking at that one
 
Ratman72 said:
Hello, Slightly over budget but you would not get better and it has multi frequency which is a good advantage over a single frequency detector, ,
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I'm seriously thinking about selling all my kit, so there would be a few quid in the kitty
 
Badger said:
HW97k Blackline 177 TBT kit, Hawke air Max 30 4x16, lmbr 2a chrono Tacklife rangerfinder
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Hello, Ok, But you maybe lucky to find a good second hand Minelab Vanquish 340 ? There is one for sale at Detecnicks West Sussex £200, I have purchased from them and found very good, Laura was at the helm
 
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