Bounty Hunter Metal Detector – Metal Detector Universe

Bounty Hunter metal detectors are one of many brands out there for the hobbyist. There’s something familiar, easy to use, and classic about them that convinces people to purchase. My first metal detector (bought in the ’80s) was a Bounty Hunter and I still use it today. What is a Bounty Hunter metal detector?

Bounty Hunter metal detectors are sold through many brand-name stores like Cabela’s, Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Costco, and Home Depot. First Texas Products owns the brand and they’ve been making metal detectors for years. It’s an excellent brand for beginners and more experienced detectorists.

When researching metal detectors for sale, there are many features to consider. The Bounty Hunter product line covers them all, depending on the model you choose, and parents… they even make a kids metal detector.

Bounty Hunter Metal Detector Models

Bounty Hunter metal detectors models run the range from beginner to seasoned detectorist. Here are the categories and models of Bounty Huner metal detectors:

Starter
Intermediate
Advanced
Serious
Pro
Discovery
Pioneer

Starter (great for young kids starting out; shorter length and lightweight)

Bounty Hunter Junior T.I.D. Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter Junior Metal Detector
VLF Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector

Intermediate (Older kids, teens, more features)

Mach-1 Metal Detector
Prospector Metal Detector
Fast Tracker Metal Detector
Tracker II Metal Detector
Tracker IV Metal Detector
Quick Silver Metal Detector

More features and complexity

Advanced

Commando Metal Detector
Lone Star Metal Detector
Quick Draw II Metal Detector

Serious

Land Star Metal Detector
Sharp Shooter II Metal Detector
Time Ranger Metal Detector

Pro

Time Ranger Pro
Lone Star Pro
Quick Draw Pro
Land Ranger Pro
Gold
Titanium
Platinum

Discovery

Discovery 1100 Metal Detector
Discovery 2200 Metal Detector
Discovery 3300 Metal Detector

Pioneer

Pioneer EX Metal Detector
Pioneer 202 Metal Detector
Pioneer 505 Metal Detector

You can find more information on my Recommended Gear page as well as the Bounty Hunter website

Capabilities:

Bounty Hunter is one of the best-known brands in metal detecting. All Bounty Hunter models are VLF technology (very low frequency) and many of them have waterproof search coils. Many models come with headphones, but if they don’t you can order them separately. Their product line will empower you at a fair price, whether you’re gold hunting for precious metals, relics, coins, jewelry, lost keys, or maybe even nails, buckles, and buttons.

Here’s the metal detector I started with (a Bounty Hunter Model 840) and is the one I still use today

Bounty Hunter makes it easy to stay within brand by offering many accessories as well. They sell quality items like:

Key reasons to buy a Bounty Hunter metal detector

Price: They’re affordable, whether you’re starting out or have a lot of experience, do a price comparison based on the features you want. You’ll find a Bounty Hunter model at a very nice price. Examples:

Bounty Hunter Tracker IV (their best-seller, an excellent all-around unit)
Bounty Hunter Gold Digger (budget gold-hunting metal detector)
Bounty Hunter Land Ranger PRO (advance technology, deep ground penetration)

Great Warranty: a 5-year limited warranty (see the warranty page for your model’s online manual)

Quality Brand Reputation: With Bounty Hunter, you have a low barrier to entry into metal detecting. Ther quality, low-cost beginner models get you started, and upgrading within the Bounty Hunter product line is simple and familiar. They’re Made in the USA from USA and imported parts. Bounty Hunter started production in the ’70s by U.S.-based Pacific Northwest Instruments and has been owned by First Texas Products in the late ’90s. Bounty Hunter metal detectors are known for their great functionality and reliability.

Bounty Hunter Overview

Here’s an excellent Bounty Hunter review. What makes it good is coverage of:

Unboxing
Assembly
Understanding the display, discrimination, notching
Demonstration of detection depth capability
Demomstration of detection capability
Understanding target size
Pro and Cons

Digging Tool	Heat-treated, tempered steel, sheath, 12-inch blade (serrated 7 inches)
Sand Scoop	For beach metal detecting, a sand scoop is indispensable
Pinpointer	a Pinpointer is one accessory you really need
Headphones	Headphones serve two important purposes – makes it easier to hear faint signals and keeps the detector quiet so people around you aren’t disturbed
Coils and Coil Covers	Coils do the hard work of finding items in the ground, and Bounty Hunter makes specific coils for their models