Bounty Hunter Pinpointer
Street Price $50 - $70
Number of Reviews: 12
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Bounty Hunter Pinpointer
Good Price, Good Choice
Hotwheelwoman in Gold Country, California -
I purchased my pinpointer with my first metal detector. I was SURE I wasnt finding my targets because of the pinpointer so I purchased another one. The second one would vibrate 2-3 inches away... and not just straight ahead so I didnt know where to pull more dirt from. Frustrated... I went back to this pinpointer and discovered if you turn the knob to just where the tone stops when you turn it on, the pinpointer will locate your target 2" away anyway. Adjusting after first target and zeroing by turning the knob a little more really helps a lot! Its like two pinpointers for the price of one!
Mar 04, 2010
3 Yes
1 No
Sensitivity too low or non existent
Peter B. in Knoxville, TN -
I have the Fisher model pinpointer. It came with my F2. The on/off/sensitivity knob is in an awkward place. The biggest complaint is that it is not very sensitive. When you turn it on, the tone/vibrations stay on until you turn the knob 3/4 of the way down, but once you do that, you have to be within a 1/4 inch away from the target to have it hit. When you are in the dirt, you have to actually touch the target to find it. We use it while in low visibility areas, but for me, its not worth the battery I have to put in it.
Secondly, the battery door does fall off easily, but that is easy to fix with some electrical tape.
If anyone has a way to fix this or if there is a trick to get more depth out of it...please email me at rtguru2003@yahoo.com
Jan 22, 2010
0 Yes
1 No
$20 or less
DigDug in Northern California -
I received mine for $15.95 with the purchase of a new detector, so I don't feel too bad about it. It does work. Air testing with it set as sensitive as usable, these are the results: 7/8" nickel; 3/4" quarter; 5/8" penny; 5/8" dime. You really do need to almost find the target before it tells you you're getting close.
The small size is great, but I agree with what others have said about the control placement and the battery cover coming off if you push on it. Also the vibration really is too weak.
If you can get it for free or pay less then 20 bucks for it, it will due until you can afford to purchase a better one. Otherwise avoid it.
Dec 09, 2009
1 Yes
1 No
Ewwwww...
Bill in MA USA -DO NOT BUY!!! I bought this thing with my own money and it only penetrates one inch. It is horrible to use. I would much rather just make a full plug than waste my time carrying that piece of junk. And for its price I have see better things for 20 US dollars. Do not buy it you are much better off looking with your eyes than this pinpointer.
Nov 09, 2009
4 Yes
2 No
It is a joke.
Dusty in Cave Junction, OR. -The only use for this pinpointer is if you are blind. It has to touch the target to sound. The back of the case falls off!. The 9V battery for this is worth more. The Fisher and Bounty hunter is the same thing. I got mine as a thrown in on a Fisher F2. Really glad I didn't spend the $60 bucks for one. Nothing like putting your name on a really, really crappy product. Anyone, who says it is good,- must sell them. If you think I am joking, please buy one and the joke will be on you.
Oct 05, 2009
4 Yes
1 No
Bounty hunter and whites pinpointer
ronald swisher in marietta ohio -I've bought and tested both pinpoiters. The bounty hunter and the whites bullseye and both turned out to be a complete waste of money. I realize 50 for a bounty hunter isn't that much money but still you'd like it to work. I contacted whites about their model and they won't respond. Their's sell for around a 100. Rumor on the whites forum is that they are addressing the issue. We'll see. The only really good pinpointer I have found is the sunray dx1. It's both dependable and extremely accurate. The depth will amaze you. I have a whites m6 which in my opinion is a great machine add the sunray and your completely set. whites and bounty hunter wake up and get things right.
Jan 16, 2009
10 Yes
8 No
Real time saver for me
Arnie Olsen in Dallas, TX, USA -I use a White's XLT with at 6" elliptical head. It gets me very close to start. This little guy cuts my hunting time by 2/3rds easily. I do a little digging, stick it in the hole and bingo. It points me the rest of the way.
It also picks up very tiny pieces of metal which can really drive you nuts without a pointer.
Definitely worth more than I paid for it. I have two so I always have a back up. I would never hunt without it.
Jan 14, 2009
4 Yes
1 No
Bounty hunter pinpointer
Jay in Ny -Although it is very durable, you can stick in the soft ground to find shallow objects. The battery cover comes off easily during use. The unit also goes off sitting on the ground with no target so adjusting the sensitivity is a must. It does save time to find targets and is helpful in allowing more time to find more targets.
May 19, 2008
7 Yes
5 No
Bounty Hunter/Teknetics works .... but
FXDiz in Jacksonville, Florida -I couldn't find much on this probe, so I decided to get one and try it myself. I give it 2.5 stars. I also have a Whites Bullseye II so that is the only pinpointer I can compare it to.
The good: It's a budget pinpointer that works. As far as range/depth, it matches the Whites and may actually get a 1/4 inch or so more. It's streamlined shape and less bulky body makes it easier to carry than the Whites.
It has a few issues though.
One, the vibration is so light that if you get a quick hit, you're not sure if the pinpointer vibrated, or if it was caused by scrapping something like a tree root.
Two, the switch (knob) location is at the front of the body, just under the back of the probe shaft. If you are probing a hole, you can move the knob by hitting the side of the hole turning up the sensitivity and cause it to vibrate or turning down the senitivity and getting less depth/range. That can get very annoying. You end up having to hold the probe so as to protect the knob.
Three, the battery cover is not very secure and is easy to knock off. I had to tape it on to keep it from coming off while in use.
Four, since it's turned on/off and adjusted (sensitivity) with the same knob, it can cause feedback on your detector, vice the push and release on/off button switch on the Whites which turns off when you release the button. This is especially true when adjusted to right at the edge of sensitivity, which is where you want it for maximum depth/range. At the edge, it will periodically come on by itself causing feedback on your detector.
In conclusion it works and goes for about $45 to $50 less than the Whites Bullseye II. If you can live with the issues, then get it. Personally, I prefer the Whites and would try to find a used Whites for about the price of the Bounty Hunter first or spend the extra bucks and get the Whites.
Bounty Hunter/Teknetics could have a very good pinpointer here (4.5 to 5 stars) if they would redesign it to relocate the knob/switch to the body. Put a stronger vibrator in it. Fix the battery cover so it will stay on while in use. Add an on/off switch seperate from the sensitivity adjustment.
Aug 19, 2007
38 Yes
0 No
Worth every Penny
DutchTexan in Corpus Christi, TX USA -I have tried the Bounty Hunter Pinpointer and think it is well worth the cost. It is small, light weight, and easy to carry in your pocket. I have also tried the Whites Bullseye II in which I found no difference in performance at all, you just pay more for it. I tried the Automax V4 and just found that it was very bulky and cumbersome to use and detected the same as the BH. The Vibra Probe 560 was also bulky, detected no different than the BH, but it also has an automatic shut off built into it so you have to keep turning it on all of the time, really annoying. Save your money buy the Bounty Hunter / Teknetics brand, plus it has a 5 year manufactures warranty.
Jul 17, 2007
20 Yes
4 No
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