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 selecting any metal detector, there are many features to consider. The Bounty Hunter product line covers them all, depending on the model you choose.
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
- 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:
| 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 |
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
