Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505
Approximate price: $280
Number of Reviews: 32
on 4 pages.
Also in this price range:
Whites Coinmaster Pro
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Pioneer 505
Mike in TEXAS -
The pioneer 505 is ok for a cheap detector, could spend money better. The battery caps broke after about eight changes and they want to charge me for the part. I will buy new leads in town and keep 505 as backup to the prizm V.
May 13, 2009
21 Yes
30 No
505 detector trick makes it a great machine
frank in new york -I have used the 505 for a few months now and found out that if you turn the disc knobe all the way to the left(off)and put the machine in the disc mode it will still change tones and you can get an inche or so deeper the target id system is very good and yes I find nickels with it (use pin pointing and learn that a pull tab is smaller side to side then a nickel).
Apr 27, 2009
26 Yes
3 No
Great For Finding Bottle Caps and Pull Tabs!
MaskedMarvel in Los Angeles, CA -I bought a Bounty Hunter 505 from a pawnshop in April 2009; I practiced with it and took it out to the most popular gold prospecting area in Southern California, The San Gabriel river area. The only thing it was able to find were bottle caps and pull tabs, or large rusty nails. Sometimes it detected them correctly, other times it said it was money, gold or silver (which I knew better). On All Metal Mode, it gave a whine on almost everything. It could be because there is a high black sand content in most of the rocks there.
I found no gold in a week of searching up and down the river and the dry canyon area, but then neither did anyone else. I think the San Gabriel river area, though popular, is not the hot spot it used to be. The detector was fun to use, but would be more fun if it could find more things than bottle caps, and not get confused by black sand. The 4 inch gold coil did not penetrate the black sand as promised, and no amount of sensitivity adjustment or groundtrack setting affected the results. I'd like to know if anyone has have found gold nuggets with this detector; I can't seem to find anyone who has posted a gold find with it.
I'm hoping the higher-end detectors actually work better at penetrating high-mineral areas.
Apr 19, 2009
22 Yes
29 No
The price at Walmart-Unbelievable
Penny in La Mirada, CA USA -We bought our metal detector from Walmart today. It was the last one left. It was the complete one they sell for @ $278.00. The cashier let us have it for $20.00. Can you believe it. $20.00. Never been used. We took it over to our local park @ within 10 minutes of using it, found several coins. I still can't get over the price that Walmart let us have it for. I'm going to learn how to use it after reading all the reviews. Maybe can find a treasure.
Feb 14, 2009
6 Yes
45 No
Fairly decent detector
Ya get what ya pay for in Down by the creek -
For the money this is an awesome detector, if it was higher priced I wouldnt have given it 5 stars. But if you want to get deep coins and relics, then you should buy a higher priced unit, but this isnt made to be the best anyways! With that outa the way we can look at the good points of this detector. I've found some awesome stuff with this detector, pennies and other coins, some small buttons, relics, and a really cool lock. This detector goes a good 8 inch on most coins, and also a little deeper on bigger objects. If you want the best depth go in no motion all metal, that seems to get a little bit more, but that can be the difference between finding a 24kt gold ring and not finding it. Theres really nothing I can complain about for this price, it gives depth(on a coin sized object), ID, and discrimination. If this is the highest your willing to pay for a detector, buy this unit, you wont be dissapointed.
Good luck!
Jun 24, 2008
80 Yes
2 No
Bounty hunter 505
harry retired in florida &new jersey -
I bought this detector at walmart with a 8 in coil and a small 4in for gold? Paid 260 plus tax.
Works fine then I bought a 10 in coil 86.00
In 1 year I found 32 wedding bands, gold bracelets, superman ring, scull ring, shoe boxes of coins including old silver coins, old pocket watch, charms made of platinum but I worked 8 to 10 hrs a day.
I hate digging 5in is it 4 me what I liked is I put it on auto notch and never changed it I don't like the battery changing so I made a pack out of a 9.6 to 8.4 I wanted a minelab excalibur because its water proof but I guess I'll stay were I'm at. I saw a white working and it said it was a nickel that is was a pull tab I seen a fisher and the guy couldn't find the target I guess your only as good as the person useing it.
May 10, 2008
20 Yes
87 No
Definetly a great beginner detector.
Scot Morrow in Vancouver, WA. -I got mine off ebay for about 200 brand new. Very easy to learn with the help of the dvd or manual. This is my first detector and have to say I'm quite impressed. Everyday I've been out I bring stuff home. Mostly coins, this machine loves coins. I've also found a silver ring and a gold ring. The two oldest coins are only wheaties but I spend a lot of time in school yards or parks. The only drawback is it does have a lot of erratic beeping at times but I've learn to read between the lines since I've used it. If I happen to get around sand I don't even bother with the disc mode. I just go all metal and that seems to take care of the erratic beeps. I plan on investing into something of higher quality later but I wanted to learn how to walk before I tried running. This really is a great starter machine.
Apr 28, 2008
37 Yes
3 No
A really solid detector-great bang for buck
Jim in NY -I'm a veteran detector 20yrs+, although the number of machines I've owned is limited. I've only previously had mid-range Whites units. When my last one started to become erratic I was looking for a replacement but had limited budget. I came here to read the reviews and decided to try this model out. Bought it on ebay for around 150, and right away I liked the simplicity, and lightweight. Worked my yard to get used to the signals for a few days, and gradually got used to it. I was finding lots of clad, occasionaly though I ran into areas where the machine seemed unstable. I know one of these was due to a microwave tower, and I believe the other time might have been underground cables. Other than those instances the unit was solid, not really a huge wow factor but definitely a good machine. Recently though I found a really good old field with very little trash and I discovered that the machine does have some really good power to find deep objects, I pulled a sitting liberty dime from around 7" and a Indian head penny from around 8". I pinpoint using the all metal mode and I love the way you can switch modes so quickly. Give it some time(like any machine) and this will become a staple in your metal detecting tool box. I'd recommend without hesitation. Reason for 4 is my limited experience with a lot of differnt models, ie a 5 may still be out there.
Oct 14, 2007
66 Yes
2 No
Pioneer 505 great deal!
treasure_hunter_216 in Pittsburgh -My first detector,this was easy to use and I found alot of things with it. Among my finds,silver coins,an Indian Head nickel,Merc dime,14 kt gold ring,14 kt gold chain,.999silver cross,1929 high school gold pin,$150 in coins,numerous non valuable rings and jewelry,all in all a fun detector. First thing to do is read and re read the instructions. Study them,watch the video and study again. Makes it easier when you go out in the field. read Lost Treasure and Eastern/Western Treasures too for tips!
Apr 25, 2007
58 Yes
1 No
excellent first detector
John in N. California -I wanted a detector for many years and the wife got me one for my Birthday. Yesterday my nephew and I found a quick 60 cents (two silver quarters and a dime) in an old park playground.
I like it very much and the instructions are fair, the online vide helped to tweak it in and I expect great times ahead. Terrific price for the package which came with a smaller coil also!
Nov 23, 2006
31 Yes
0 No
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