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Gary's Detecting forum => General detecting talk => Topic started by: claireshampoo on March 28, 2017, 10:40 pm

Title: which out of these 3?
Post by: claireshampoo on March 28, 2017, 10:40 pm

right guys if i up my budget a bit i can get one of these.... which would you guys say is best for a 8yr child...and a adult to use lol.

viking v1
bounty hunter junior
amzdeal lightweight multi function

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: redkite on March 29, 2017, 08:55 am

Viking  1  not too heavy for children and a good English maker

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Peter on March 29, 2017, 09:01 am

The Viking 1

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: lobo on March 29, 2017, 10:30 am

Viking 1. If you speak to Nigel or Marcus at Regtons and mention you are a member of Gary's Metal Detecting Forum. You may get a discount.

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Willy muffit on March 29, 2017, 10:57 am

              I agree got to be a Viking 1

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 11:06 am

thanks guys il give them a call

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: nailman on March 29, 2017, 08:48 pm

Viking 1

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 09:27 pm

ended up going for the bounty hunter jr, was £25 cheaper and looks just as good if not better on youtube videos

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Willy muffit on March 29, 2017, 09:46 pm

what a shame you ignored all the advice given ! still your money your choice

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: needlegun on March 29, 2017, 10:22 pm

Bounty hunter is a good little detector.I know ive used one.
It will beep over a non ferrous target just as well as a Viking 1 .

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 10:38 pm

i got plenty more advice on other groups too and alot said the BH is better, on youtube it also detects a little deeper than the viking and seems more child friendly. phoned a local club aswell and they advised the BH would be better for a 8yr aswell. not to mention it was cheaper too as it is already over my budget lol.

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Willy muffit on March 29, 2017, 10:42 pm

Well Im sure your 8 year old will be over the moon with it and find stuff keeps us posted

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 10:45 pm

thanks, il post some pics of our finds once she uses it.... now i have to save up to get myself one lol. thinking the garret 250 as seems a fair price and wont break the bank

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Keith67 on March 29, 2017, 11:20 pm

Quote from: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 10:45 pm

thanks, il post some pics of our finds once she uses it.... now i have to save up to get myself one lol. thinking the garret 250 as seems a fair price and wont break the bank

Garrett Ace 250.  Tried, trusted, and loved by thousands.  From what I have read it is the epitome of the starter machine.

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: sportsman on March 29, 2017, 11:40 pm

Bounty hunter good choice

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: needlegun on March 29, 2017, 11:41 pm

Quote from: Keith67 on March 29, 2017, 11:20 pm

Quote from: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 10:45 pm

thanks, il post some pics of our finds once she uses it.... now i have to save up to get myself one lol. thinking the garret 250 as seems a fair price and wont break the bank

Garrett Ace 250.  Tried, trusted, and loved by thousands.  From what I have read it is the epitome of the starter machine.













She has already bought the bounty hunter Kieth.. ;)

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Keith67 on March 30, 2017, 09:06 am

Quote from: needlegun on March 29, 2017, 11:41 pm

Quote from: Keith67 on March 29, 2017, 11:20 pm

Quote from: claireshampoo on March 29, 2017, 10:45 pm

thanks, il post some pics of our finds once she uses it.... now i have to save up to get myself one lol. thinking the garret 250 as seems a fair price and wont break the bank

Garrett Ace 250.  Tried, trusted, and loved by thousands.  From what I have read it is the epitome of the starter machine.













She has already bought the bounty hunter Kieth.. ;)

Yes, and now she has commented on  another machine for herself  ;)

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: needlegun on March 30, 2017, 12:19 pm

oooops .Should have gone to spec savers.. ::)

Title: Re: which out of these 3?
Post by: Keith67 on March 30, 2017, 01:37 pm

Quote from: needlegun on March 30, 2017, 12:19 pm

oooops .Should have gone to spec savers.. ::)

 ;D ;D ;D