Whites Beach Hunter 300

To Dissatisfied Consumer in WPB, Florida

Tony in Perth, Australia -
I think your review of the White's BeachHunter is flawed,

1. Use a coil bracket if your coil moves in the heavy surf. Most detectors will suffer this problem in rough conditions.

2. Please show me anywhere on the internet which suggests that the BeachHunter can.... "One of the key selling points for this model machine is that it can discriminate between Gold, Quarters and Iron"

3. Many detectors will ID the neweer style of bottlecaps as a good target as they are now composed of tin, aluminum, steel with a small iron component. The detector is doing it's job correctly !

4. I agree that the toggle switch can be bumped out of position but White's will happily adjust for you. Mine is firm enough and causes me no problems.

5. I consider myself a hard core water detector and it is my "go to machine".

6. I do not work for White's. I am an Aussie, 10,000 miles from Sweet Home, Oregon.

7. I feel your damaging remarks are unfair, unjust and untrue. I am an Aussie supporting a good American product.

Nov 10, 2011

14 Yes
4 No

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Only review you need to read!

Dissatisfied Consumer in WPB, Florida -
I bought my beach hunter 300 three months ago. After the first use the search coil won't stay in a fixed position it faces flat with the metal detector rod. I have to keep adjusting it to the position I want just to have it fall back down again.
One of the key selling points for this model machine is that it can discriminate between Gold, Quarters and Iron. This is not true every single bottle cap I find the machine lights up yellow meaning you've found gold.

The toggle switch to switch between discriminate mode and all metals is right next to the headphones cord and gets bumped off every few minutes while using metal detector.
Overall the machine is a Poorly designed, Overpriced piece of Crap. The facts were overstated to sell this machine. I would never buy a whites metal detector ever again. Anyone who gives this machine a good review works for White's Electronics.

Jul 08, 2011

10 Yes
29 No

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Very happy with the BeachHunter 300

Tony_ in Perth, Australia -
Well if first impressions count for anything then I am very happy with the BeachHunter 300. I have only had it a short time but it has passed my testing so far. I chose this detector over the Minelab Excalibur due to Excalibur's weakness (Achilles Heel) of sometimes nulling on deep (at fringe of detectability) non ferrous targets. I am a 99% water hunter so I did my research on a detector that would complement my current machines of one PI and a TR unit. Anyhow, back to the BeachHunter and my initial observations in point form;

• The BeachHunter feels really solid. I like the build quality. Everything is tight and wobble free.
• Nice and simple operation, great for beginners and experienced users alike.
• The overall performance (in and out of water) is excellent. By “excellent”, I mean getting good targets at depth through “clean” audio hits. The audio is decisive and doesn't leave any doubt as to whether it needs digging or not.
• I like the ID lights. Red = Don't dig, Yellow and Green/Blue = Dig.
• All Metal punches plenty deep enough for me. It is quite a bit deeper than DISC. Use the ID lights in AM to confirm your target !!
• The coil is a great size (12”). No buoyancy problems to speak of.
• DISC is accurate if you have the Sensitivity (and GB) properly set. Resist the temptation to advance the SENS setting too much as it will be counter-productive.
• I had no problems with falsing. Again, set the SENS for your environment. Sure I can make the detector false……just by having the GB out of whack and/or dialling in too much SENS. Your ears (and the lights) will tell you !
• Ground Balancing is easy, although it is only a “1 turn control”, it can cater for some reasonable amounts of black sand. If your local hunt area has serious black sand problems then research should tell you that the BeachHunter is probably not for you.
• Make sure the holes on the metal clip on the battery door is fully seated on BOTH plastic lugs on the detector body. This will ensure a proper watertight seal.
• Audio is a tad loud through the headphones. I have added some small sections of rubber into the earpads to cut down on the volume output.
• My AM/DISC toggle switch isn't too loose and doesn't snap back from AM to the centre position that easily.
• Do take the time to regularly submerge the (or any) unit in a tub of water (especially after swapping out batteries). Look for any small rising bubbles. I do this before every water hunt. It only takes a few minutes and assures you whether the detector is fit for its intended job.
• The new model BeachHunter 300 appears to have solved the problems that the earlier model BeachHunter had. The problems were confined to a faulty black gasket and a coil prone to floating/pushing upwards when submerged…(the new models have the red/orange coloured gasket).

That is about it for now. Yes, it's early days, but for now, I anticipate that the BeachHunter 300 will be with me for some time to come. Do your research on what machine you are after and what features you are after. I know I have made the right choice.
HH, Tony_
Perth, Australia

Oct 30, 2010

83 Yes
2 No

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WORKED GREAT ON LAND AND WATER

TIM in PA -
I've been detecting for 37 years, THIS THING GETS THE COINS, couldn't wait so I used it on land at a very trashy ball field, PULLED 6 DIMES, 3 PENNIES & A NICKEL in a little over one hour, when you get a green light you have a coin. Cleaned up at the lake too.
I like the 3 light system and the 12 inch coil was light and easy swinging. GREAT MACHINE

Jul 20, 2010

36 Yes
1 No

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BHID 300

Ed in L.I. NY USA -
I used mine twice this fall in the ocean. The new 300 12" coil still floats. After adding a water filled weight system it worked great. Like any other system the more often you use it the better it works. The BHID worked really great in water. I also found that on land it works well without the bells and whistles of a unit that has a readout screen. The tones are very accurate but as always takes some getting use to.

You can buy them new for around $900.00 dollars at the local dealer on Long Island. I would say it is a above average machine that works great on the beaches. I am looking forward to taking it to Florida and work the southern beaches.

Dec 11, 2009

31 Yes
5 No

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Beach hunter 300

Frank J in USA -
It is almost impossible to tune in, I would never buy another one.

Sep 13, 2009

29 Yes
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Works great when they work...

Bob in New Port Richey,FL -
Bought four of these and within 6 months all four had to be returned. TWO were DOA right out of the box. I can't believe the quality control there.

Oct 17, 2008

175 Yes
66 No

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