I am interested in getting into metal detecting, what brand is the best deal between 200 and 300 dollars?
95082
Whites and Garrett both make very good metal detectors.  You could either get one of their mid-range models or buy a used version of a higher end one (maybe on eBay).  If you're just starting out, a mid range one is pretty good.  Here are some links for you to check out:\nhttp://www.garrett.com/\nhttp://www.whiteselectronics.com/
922695
Check out these sites:\n\nwww.the-house.com\n\nwww.backcountry.com\n\nwww.rei.com\n\nwww.paragonsports.com\n\nI dont know what you're looking for nor what your budget is, but I've gotten good deals at those vendors... remember to shop around and compare prices!\n\nGood luck and enjoy your new gear!\n\n:)
185205
for target shooting or hunting go with a savage model 110 in a 308 the gun is super accurate and the price is about 375 dollars \nthe ammo is cheap and easy to find with light recoil\nif using mainly for target go with the bull barrel it expels heat better and makes for tighter groups it may be a bit heavy to hunt with tho\nalso go with a good quality scope because ur rifle is only as good as ur optics i would go with a burris with parralax adjustments \nit will cost u about as much as the gun but well worth it
450531
i think the tippmanns are the best for three reasons.  the first one is that it is a great beginner gun.  it has 150 feet of accuracy right out of the box. it is also tournament grade right out of the box. second is it is a very reliable gun.  i have banged mine against so many trees and bunkers and it hardly has a scratch on it.  third and best of all its the only one you ll ever need.  as you get better you can upgrade the gun so much you can own those $1000+ guns and still have it cost half as much.
1167272
You can buy a simple Radio Shack police/fire scanner. Essentially the same thing, but a much lower price.
372328
Yes best to ask an expert. But as a guide, I'd say you're looking at a top of the range scanner if you plan on doing all that. Saying that, when you do see an expert, tell them you have about half as much to spend on it as you actually have. Say you'll go a little higher if they don't show you what you want. This way yo ushould get the best deal by getting a model that does all you want but without paying overthe odds for it.
1107907
http://www.kiefer.com/\nthey have a good assortment of brands and price ranges... enjoy!
730616
Give this site a look.  And I think everything on it is under $300\n\nhttp://space.about.com/cs/telescopes/tp/tpbegscop300.htm\n\nGood luck.
531957
Range : $85 - $200 . Check the selection at www.amazon.com
835841
I do not have a metal detector but I would think that bottle caps, rusty cans and old nuts and bolts far outweigh the number of priceless jewels out there. On the other hand, does something have to be vaulable to be cool? I think some of those rusty cans and bottle caps may turn out to be pretty interesting.
275254
Make sure you know what you want to listen to and what frequencies they use.\n\nEven if you buy a cheap one, you might be wasting your money if everything around you is on a digital 800 mhz trunked system (like my county) that requires a $500 scanner. \n\nAnyway best deals are garage sales, close-outs (Radio Shack, wal-mart),  and as mentioned, eBay.
813763
This is all the help I could get:\n\nhttp://www.metal-pages.com/metals_prices.php
1133571
if your talking brand I would go with Weider You can pick up a cheap one for a little under a hundred dollars at Wal-Mart. or look for sales at K-mart excuse me big K.
487167
The best - Suunto.\n\nThe best (real World and affordable) - Polar.\n\nForget the others.\n\nI'd go for Polar - there is a big range, and from the cheapest to the most expensive they do all the essential heart monitoring stuff to the same high standard.
1172796
I'm guessing that you are asking because you are looking to purchase.  With that it mind here is some info and I hope it helps!\n\nIn early radar detectors:\nS - Band Radar : operates at 2 - 4 GHz\nX - Band Radar : operates at 10.50-10.55 GHz (Not accurate below 20MPH)\nK - Band Radar : operates at 24.05-24.25 GHz\n\nIn modern radar/ladar detectors:\nKa - Band : operates at 33.4 - 36.0 GHz (has 13 200-MHz channels, can operate in “hop” mode)\nLadar : uses light emitted at 904 nm (typical)\n\nAdvantages of Radar\n*Very flexible - can be used in a number of ways (Stationary mode, Moving mode, Two Directional mode)\n*Beam spread can incorporate many targets\n*Can often select fastest target or best reflection\n*Still very reliable\n\nRadar Disadvantages\n*Time - Radar can take up to 2 seconds to lock on\n*Radar has wide beam spread (50 ft diameter over 200 ft range)\n*Cannot track if deceleration is greater than one mph/second\n*Large targets close to radar can saturate receiver\n*Hand-held modulation can falsify readings\n*More interference sources\n\nLadar Advantages\n*Faster lock-on time (less than 1/3 second)\n*Very narrow beam spread (less than 6 ft over 2000 ft range)\n*Better ability to track decelerating targets\n*Typically mounted, and aimed with optical targeting device\n*Fewer sources of interference\n*Much more difficult to detect\n\nProblems with Ladar\n*Particles (dust, water) in air can limit range\n*Rounded surfaces, the colors black, blue, and violet are poor reflectors\n*Can be difficult to track target\n*Alignment can cause severe error\n*Extreme sunlight can be damaging\n\nConclusions\n*Ladar is, in the correct environment, better suited for speed detection\n*Ladar is not perfect, however\n*There is still room for Radar patrolling\n*Both could be used in concert to achieve maximum detection capabilities
710070
I have several metal detectors. I have found gold jewelry. The holy grail of detecting is the gold coin. I mostly use my detectors as a tool to find gold deposits in rivers. They sound off in areas where heavy minerals tend to concentrate  . If i find lead,nails,high mineralization and pieces of iron etc i know its a good spot to dredge. So in using my dredge to recover the material my detector finds i can say at least several ounces. There are many good sites for finding gold and using metal detectors. www.49er mike.com   www.gpaa.com   www.goldgold.com   www.losttreasure.com
1133620
Don't think there's sets that are below $200. the following is one of the cheapest.\n\nNIKE GOLF- IGNITE DRIVER& T60 FAIRWAY 1/3/5 3-WOOD SET @ $299