Bounty Hunter Pinpointer
Street Price $50 - $70
Number of Reviews: 15
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Bounty Hunter Pinpointer
My first pinpointer,
jrinfoley in Missouri -It seems really flimsy, and the battery cover is easily dislodged, but it does what its supposed to if the sensitivity is finely adjusted. Being new to MD it has helped me find my target. I'd say its worth the inexpensive price.
Aug 14, 2010
1 Yes
0 No
Not what I hoped for
Retured Guy in Iowa -
I got this with a Quickdraw II, I certainly wouldn't purchase it for the $50 they charge. It has to be almost physically touching the object before it goes off. That doesn't help locating a target.<br /> <br /> What I want from a pin pointer is once I've dug a plug, I wave the pin pointer over the plug and around the hole to zero in on the target. This pointer won't do that. Save your money on this one.
Jul 10, 2010
4 Yes
0 No
The word is pinpointer
t-d in sc. -Remember folks it is only to pin-point where the target is at. Meaning an inch or two is more than enough to say where it is.
Poke or wave the probe of the pinpointer around the plug-no beep then check any loose dirt you may have out of the hole still no beep then circle the hole as you lower the probe down the hole there it is beeping 2-3 inches down at about 10 o'clock on the side of the wall you just missed your target by a 3/4 of an inch, damn that has happen to all of us one time or other.
Jun 20, 2010
2 Yes
1 No
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
6 Yes
2 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
1 Yes
3 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
4 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
7 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
9 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
12 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
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