Bounty HunterPinpointer for Metal Detecting with Audio Signal and Vibration – Handheld Precision Tool for Accurate Target Location

After you locate and dig the hole this pin pointer really locates the object quickly. If your detector doesn't come with a pin pointer then this is definitely needed. And this is a really good on. I don't think you need to spend more to get better. This works like a champ. Doesn't make a lot of noise just vibrates after locating the object. Wouldn't want to metal detect without it. One 9-volt battery. Can't go wrong with it.

Getting back into metal detecting I wanted one of these pointers. After watching numerous YouTube videos I knew about what to expect from this particular style pinpointer. And the one I got has pretty much the limited range as was depicted in the videos. The probe almost needs to be touching a piece of metal to detect it. Larger metal chunks are easier than tiny ones. And depending on the soil, certain soils can make it more difficult for the probe to detect metal.So why get something that isn't the most powerful tool available? In my case it was because this one was 1/5 the price of the top shelf unit. Maybe later I will save up and get a more expensive pinpointer, but for now this one suits my needs and my limited budget.I was expecting because of the low price to maybe be getting a knock-off brand device, but the Pinpointer I received came with an instruction sheet with the First Texas Products branding on it, so I have to assume it is a genuine product. I have one of their Fisher brand detectors and I'm very happy with it.

The pin pointer does the job well. Good company to buy it from.

I had no pin pointer other than what was on my metal detector. I wasn't sure abouthow serious I was about this hobby, but getting this pin pointer was the start.It works okay. The squelch control isn't the greatest. Sometimes setting this controldoes not completely squelch the tone. I pulled the knob off, adjusted the nut with a wrench on the potentiometer in order for the sound to finally go quiet. The potentiometer must not be of good quality or the construction of this particular unit was not checked.At the time I purchased it, cost was key. That's why I chose the bounty hunter.

Bought this unit and have never looked back. Like the fact that it vibrates rather than beeps. I've read some reviews that complained that the probe had to practically touch the object before it would sound off. I have not found that to be the case. Yes, it could be better. I'd like to see a pushbutton on/off switch, a screw on battery compartment cap, and maybe a molded ring on the butt end for a tether clip, but those features would make the unit far more expensive. Spend all the money you want, but for less than $50, you won't find a better pinpointer. One more thing, the Fisher and Teknetics line of detectors are built in the same factory by the same folks that make the Bounty Hunter line. The company is called First Texas Products. Their machines come with a 5 year warranty, which I believe is the longest warranty in the industry. You might bear that in mind the next time some snob tells you Bounty Hunter products are trash.

I have had my pinpointer for two years and it still works. I have another brand of pointer but this one has been more consistent and the battery lasts a long time.

First, I've been a detectorist for over three decades so this is not an unwaranted rant. I've never needed a pin pointer before because of the detectors I used, but I am currently using a cheap backup detector because my Dad has my primary (Oh how I miss the depth indicator, all metal/Disc trigger and real tone discrimination (I can tell from the tone if it is a penny, clad dime, pull tab (usually)) any way ...The device features an on/off/ Sensitivity knob, which is seriously sensitive to adjustment, a delicate touch is required.The Unit seems reasonably well put together, and fairly water resistent.I have spent about 12 hrs hunting using this device, I usually see the object before the "pin pointer" sees it. For most of my "career" as a detectorist I used White's metal detectors like the 5800 which allowed me to tune the coil to the ground and truly ground balance my machine and fine tune discrimination and sensitivity to the point I could hunt salt water beaches and iron rich soil and still find coins and even relics without much loss of depth - so my issues with this pin pointing device are not due to lack of experience in the tuning department.Cons:1. No notching for sensitivity setting - you can easily turn the knob accidentally so remembering where you set it is problematic.2. No hardware for attaching a lanyard or something to clip to your person - could make something to work but really?3. Effective distance for locating metallic object is pretty much touching th object - despite spending a couple of hours fiddling with the afore mentioned super sensitive adjustment knob I could not get the device to detect anything until practically touching the object.Pros:1. Rugged feeling2. Can't think of anything elseI will be contacting the seller to see about returning this "tool".I've never purchased a Bounty Hunter detector - if this is any indication of their products I would steer clear. Whites, Fisher, Garrett - can't go wrong - pay more but get a lot more!Happy Hunting, I hope this helps and for new detectorists - PLEASE follow the Treasure Hunters' Code of Ethics:1. Carry trash out with you2. COVER YOUR neatly dug plugs (NOT HOLES!!!)3. Always ask for permission to hunt private property, If you are unsure ASK someone! (Huge fines, arrests and confiscation of your machine, vehicle, etc. are possible)4. Be friendly and answer the kids' questions - might turn into a lead and might bring new blood into this wonderful pastime!