Excellent Detector, Easy To Use, Great Features ... Workhorse
Written: May 08 '05 (Updated May 09 '05)
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Pros: Turn On and Go, Target ID, Depth Gauge, Notch Features, Good Discrimination, Very Reliable
Cons: Not waterproof or water resistant
The Bottom Line: Most Excellent First Detector, great back-up detector, Easy To Use, Reliable and Fun To Use
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| cr_gorge's Full Review: Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II Metal Detector |
The Bounty Hunter, QuickDraw II was my first ever metal detector. I had done a lot of research on features, cost, reliability and listened to what seasoned metal detecting enthusiasts had to say about this metal detector before I purchased it. In My Opinion, this detector is the greatest bang for the buck, when it comes to a metal detector that you can just turn on and start detecting, but has features that make detecting a fun as well as rewarding experience.
My experience in using the QuickDraw II (QDII) has been nothing but pleasurable. It's simple enough to learn rather quickly, but has the features that make this hobby fun and rewarding. The QDII will accept 3 different sizes of coils, (comes standard with an 8" coil).
The manual is pretty straightforward and gives the user enough information to use the detector effectively.
I've found lots of clad (modern day coinage), and a number of rings, tokens, toys etc. with the QDII.
The Target ID is quite accurate and the Depth Gauge is usually "right on the money". As you will learn about metal detecting, no detector will be 100% accurate, there are too many variables. Target ID is based on "probable" target characteristics and Depth indication is based on the target being a coin sized object, so as these variables change, so will the indications. The Discrimination Feature works very well and is easy to set to accomodate various conditions.
The QDII has some very nice features.
It has a Sensitivity Control, Discrimination Control, Discrimination Mode, Notch Mode and an AutoNotch mode.
The LCD Display has a Target Identification indicator, accurate Depth indicator and Low Battery indicator.
I love this metal detector because it is easy to use, very consistent and reliable and will find lots and lots of targets. As the title to this review indicates, the QDII is a real workhorse, it's a detector that I grab on the way out the door, head for a likely area and start detecting. It will detect coin sized object to around 8", maybe more with the larger 10" coil (not included but available for around $60). In real trashy areas with lots of pulltabs etc, I put on the 4" coil (also not included but available for around $40). This detector is a lot of fun to use, even after several years of owning it. It's not temperamental or at all "buggy", it's a rock solid workhorse of a detector and I love it.
What I hate about this metal detector (it's not much, believe me), is that it's not water resistant, so needs to be well protected if used in wet weather.
Highly Recommended *****
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