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What Is a Pinpointer?
A pinpointer is a miniature, handheld metal detector. Its purpose is to home in on and pinpoint metal objects first identified beneath conventional metal detector coils.
The targets are pinpointed either on the surface, in a dig hole, or in the pile of soil removed from a dig hole.
Some pinpointers are waterproof and can be used to locate targets underwater.
Why Are Pinpointers So Popular?
Pinpointers are popular and becoming more and more popular every day because by rapidly pinpointing objects, they save time and prevent dents and dings to valuable targets caused by the haphazard use of sharp digging tools. The time gained results in more time to hunt and more discoveries made.
If a pinpointer prevents just one gold nugget, rare coin, artifact, or an expensive piece of jewelry from being damaged and devalued, it could easily pay for itself.
Do I Need a Pinpointer?
That depends on your priorities. Sure, you can get by without a pinpointer; many detectorists do. However, if you’re serious about becoming a pro, then to reduce your target recovery time, minimize your chances of harming or destroying the value of your targets and maximize your hunting time, yes, in my opinion, you need a pinpointer.
Okay, What Pinpointer Do You Recommend?
That also depends on your priorities. If money is tight, you can purchase an inexpensive, beginner’s pinpointer for under $60. They likely won’t be as well-engineered, hold up as long, or have all of the advanced features of the top-of-the-line models, but, if used correctly, they will increase your speed of recovery, number of targets recovered, lessen the chance of damaging your targets—and get you by until you can afford to upgrade.
There are numerous top-quality, name-brand pinpointers on the market today with excellent track records for reliability and performance with price tags under $150.
Pinpointers rapidly pinpoint targets, save you time, and allow you to dig more treasures. They also prevent dents and dings to valuable targets caused from the haphazard use of sharp digging tools.