Metal Detecting


	Another of my Hobbies is metal detecting. I have 4 metal detectors. The first, the one I like the best is the White's XLT. Properties of the XLT: Coins: Rejects most common junk like nails, foil, and pulltabs, and picks up most coins, and large jewelry. Coins & Jewelry: Picks up most coins and jewelry, while rejecting junk. Jewelry/Beach: Designed for the beach - picking up coins and jewelry and ignoring some junk items. Relic Hunting: Responds to all types of metals, but discriminates between types and sizes of metal with variations in audio tones. Prospecting: Responds to all types of metals, but shows a VDI number only for possible gold nuggets. Plus 4 custom programs to store or you can develop your own programs. This Metal Detector is in the $1000 range.


	*My next best metal detector is a Bounty Hunter Time Ranger. The specs on the Time ranger are:* The innovative Sniff Mode can be used in specialized applications when rejection or acceptance of one particular object is desired. Professional Model 8" Waterproof, Interchangeable Searchcoil No Motion All Metal Mode of Operation Sniff Mode - accept or reject specific targets based on "sniffing" a sample target LCD Readout System with Numerical Values to discriminate coins Smart Trac® Ground Control The Bounty Hunter Land Ranger allows for a quick response to the slightest push of the touch Automatic modes of operation No hidden programming - the Land Ranger allows the operator to focus on finding the treasure fast and efficiently. Professional Model 8" Waterproof, Interchangeable Searchcoil LCD Readout System with Numerical Values to discriminate coins Visual depth readout Ground Trac - Automatic or manual Discriminate Mode Sensitivity Control Notch Mode Auto Notch Mode Ground Trac Manual & Automatic mode Three tone audio target identification Internal Speaker & Headphone Jack. This Metal Detector is about $700.00.

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	*My third Metal Detector is a Bounty Hunter Land Ranger.* The Land Ranger is a top-of-the-line professional metal detector offering high-end features indispensable for the serious metal detectorist. The Land Ranger is designed for every metal detecting application conceivable at a professional level. All features and functions are highly visible with no hidden programming. The touchpads keep all modes of operation at quick and easy access while the LCD emits a constant reference source maximizing every possibility for finding treasure. The Land Ranger allows for a quick response to the slightest push of the touchpads, automatic modes of operation, with no hidden programming. The Land Ranger allows the operator to focus on finding the treasure fast and efficiently. Key Features: Three-digit numeric target identification for most accuracy Ground-Trac with ground monitor ensures efficient operation Easy to read full sized LCD display shows detecting status User-controlled programmable operation for maximum flexibility 12" Coin Depth Detection 6' Large Object Detection 2 9-volt batteries required Digital Target Identification 3-Digit TaunterDisplay System Depth Indication Present Ground Balance User-Controlled Ground Balance Auto-tune Motion all-metal Progressive Discrimination Auto Notch System Variable Notch System No-motion Pinpointing Programmable Operation Three-Tone Audio 8" Open Waterproof Coil MSRP: $549.95