Thinking about buying a pinpointer

[Camp Corinth]

I have done some researching on pin pointers. I have read a lot from people who hunt coins but very little from people that are relic hunting. So I'm going to ask y'all. If you use a pin pointer what brand is it? What in your opinion is the best to use in relic hunting?

[jimmyk]

The in line pinpointers by Sun Ray are the best if a model is available for your detector. I've used several relic hunting for several years. Helps from scraping or denting your bullets with a shovel. They read the same as your coil and will show readings on your VDI, if your unit has that feature. They will get close to three inches on a bullet.

I also use a Detector Pro pocket pinpointer when I use a detector that isn't compatable with the Sun Ray probe. They will go near three inches on a bullet, as well. They are pricey, but do a nice job. They also make a version built into a set of headphones that work good, but I found the headphones to be very uncomfortable. I used double faced tape and stuck an extra set of earphone pads on top of the regular pads for extra ear depth and it worked well.

Most of the pinpointers on the market only go about an inch on a bullet and are very limited IMHO. I'm sure others have opinions, as well. I haven't tried ALL the brands available, but have tried a number and find the two listed above to be the best in my experience.

keep on diggin'

jimmyk in Missouri

[BEAR]

All I do is relic and I do not use a pinpointer. I just dig a BIG hole and for sure fill them back in. Hunting in the fields and the brush a pinpointer is just something more to carry around, but that is just me. Other folks like to use them.

[Tn mxt]

Jimmyk is right on about the sun ray in line probe. I use one on my Mxt, and it has saved many relics from being nicked. Its accurate up to 3"+, light weight, water proof/submersible, a 30" cable thats very flexible, gives all the same functions as your coil, and uses your metal detector battery supply. With all the different probes on the market, this one is a winner! (What works for some may not for others) Hope this helped, Scott

[THing4CSA]

Hi My Fellow TH'ers
Well when I first started using a metal detector ( a Jetco Mustang) back in 1976 I had no clue what I was doing, I had no one to hook up with to show me the ropes, and I did not use a pin pointer. I use to think using a pin pointer was sort of like cheating! I was not so smart then! Now that I have 'grown up' in the hobby I use an Automax V2. It only gets an inch or so on relics and not much more on coins. What I have found is that I don't hit as many of my relics as I use to and I do find a lot more smaller items, like bbs, percussion caps, bits of melted lead, and the like. I purchased the Whites Bullseye and found that the push button was just a pain to push and hold. The Bullseye II has a toggle switch but I like the longer rod that the V2 has. Those are the only two pin pointers that I have used to date but I have read about some of the more pricey ones and well maybe a birthday or Christmas present for the future. Time will tell!
I wish you all the best of happy digging. Please be safe in all you do!
Dave
'Digger-Dave'
THing4CSA
PS: Remember; Don't leave it in the ground!