RM RICOMAX Metal Detector for Adults & Kids - High-Accuracy Metal Detector Waterproof LCD Display [PP Function & DISC Mode & Distinctive Audio Prompt] 10 Inch Waterproof Search Coil (GC-1028) , Black

My Bounty Hunter Tracker IV metal detector recently ran into some issues, so I decided to see if I could find a reasonably-priced replacement as this time of year is the best time for metal detecting. This RICOMAX metal detector was the best-priced one I could find that actually included a working LCD screen. I really like that this metal detector utilizes an LCD panel that actually gives you an estimate about what is it is detecting before you take the time and effort to dig into the ground. The LCD panel is also useful in many other ways, as it gives you a depth estimate and even tells you how your battery life is looking. I especially love that feature as there’s nothing worse than wanting to use a device only to find it is dead. Setting the detector up was very easy. You really just have to connect a small handful of parts, insert 2 9V batteries, and you’re good to go. The package even contains a small shovel for digging up your loot. A nice touch. The Bounty Hunter metal detector has an analog discrimination gauge which in all honesty is just a pain to use. I love the discrimination feature that this detector features and have found it to be pretty accurate. It also emits different tones depending on what it detects. I tested out the detector with a few different types of metal, including a gold wedding ring, and was impressed to find that the detector was able to point that out to me. I now know that I have a powerful tool to use if myself or a loved one ever loses a valuable piece of jewelry.

This metal detector is only $100, and works very good. It is extremely lightweight so your arm does not get tired. It has a velcro strap for your arm. It has discrimination so you can eliminate what types of metals you dont want to pick up. The pinpoint mode works extremely well to pinpoint exactly where the metal is. It was super easy to put together, took me about 2 minutes to assemble. It also came with a fold up metal shovel, the shovel also has a pick on the end which is really cool. It comes in a pouch that you can put onto your belt! The only problem I think I have had so far is I went a few inches in the water with it, and It seems to be randomly picking up 1 cent and 10 cent after I got out of the water. Not sure if it is perfectly water proof, or if my coil was not sealed all the way. I might have to get my coil replaced but they said they replace parts for free and it has a lifetime warranty, so if it keeps doing it when I go back out, I will have it replaced. Other than that, it is a very good metal detector, definitely recommended!

We bought this metal detector for my son's 12th birthday at the beach. He was very surprised and excited! He loves every feature of the sensor showing what type of metal it is sensing. The water proof base is nice also so it can be used in small creeks, rivers and ocean shores. The shovel that came with it was very nice also! The adjustable stem is great so kids and adults alike can use. It was very easy to assemble and packaged very well! We have only used it a few times so far but it really is a nice metal detector!

This is a wonderful entry-level option for metal detection. The quality of the materials feels right within the $90-$130 range, and it all comes together pretty easily. In fact, we found ourselves putting this one together before we ever touched the instructions. We didn't bother to read them until it came to getting familiar with the screen. There are only a few pieces to snap together and it's quite straight-forward. Getting comfortable with the screen does take a quick minute, the instructions will get you through it all just fine. It's user-friendly enough that just about anyone could learn how to use this model. It is entry-level though, so don't think this is going to be a solve-all for all of your adventures. Instead, it is a great place to start getting your feet wet (pun slightly intended since it is waterproof up to so many inches). It is mostly accurate, and we made sure by planting a number of test items for it to look for. We knew where they were, so the surprise effect is missing, but it did allow us to get a feel for how well it picks various things up. We haven't taken it to an area for a serious search yet since we have only been playing with it for a few days thus far but will make sure to update on anything else we find. A little skeptical about the review claiming to find a really old and expensive ring on their first try, but you never know. We're happy for them if that was true.

Not saying this is bad. I gave it a try this afternoon, after work. Easy enough to use. Didn't find anything, but that's the buyer's risk. I'll try it more over the next few days. I wonder what would have happened had I purchased a more expensive model. I live in an historic area. 300 years of British/American history. Colonization. Slavery. The Revolution. The Civil War. Etc. I really out to find something. We'll see. Tomorrow? The "Acid Test." I'll salt my back yard with a fist full of coins. If it doesn't work, This Johnny is going back.

I have owned many metal detectors in my time. Some well over $1,000.00 minelab. And I am changing my review to reflect a replacement machine that works very well. I just came back from spending the afternoon with the Ricomax and I must say, I'm impressed with its accuracy. This thing is detecting coins within 2 inches of trash like nails and screws with an accuracy that is hard to believe.! Frankly, I've never seen a detector this accurate in this price range. The only hitch is that you have to be fast in hearing the tones and looking at the display. It may only beep once because of trash items nearby, but if it does, it's worth digging. I just found 2 nickles, 1 dime, and about 9 pennies. The amazing thing is, they were all found in an area that has been swept with other detectors and because of the trash, the other ones missed these coins. Wow, is all I can say. Accuracy like this is unheard of in detectors costing less than 500 dollars. If you want to find the good stuff, try this one. Just remember, it's detecting in high trash area's will be very quiet. Turn off the iron detect, and turn the sensitivity all the way down and watch what happens. Like any detector, it does take time and experience to master, but it's well worth the money. Be patient, and listen to the tones and you won't be disappointed. I give it 5 stars for accuracy, and perhaps 4 for ease of use, but it's very easy to use once you understand what it's telling you. Get one and see... Learning to use this is half the fun...

This is my first bad amazon review, but for me, this product was highly disappointing. First, I tested the detector on all settings and also tried to find things on my property before I took it out. i tested it on pure silver coins, pure copper coins and my wedding band. These items were placed on the surface, and some very shallow in the ground. The detector would only sometimes go off, and when it did, the tone was not constant. Once I got a hit, I would pass along multiple times and it would never go off a second time, even after I passed it over exactly where the coins were. I could see the coin and the detector would not go off. I did not have any discrimination on either. A metal detector should give a constant tone when it is over metal. This detector may beep quickly and then never read anything again. The pin point feature was highly inconsistent. I understand this is an inexpensive detector, but the look of it was great, and it performed worse than my $50 bounty hunter detector. At least that detector gives you a constant tone when you are over metal. I’m highly dissatisfied with this unit. I hate leaving bad reviews, but I wish I would have known this before I bought it. I’ll just do more research next time.

Purchase this for two purposes: (1) To identify nails that were left after a roof replacement project; (2) To identify sprinkler zone controller; It works very efficiently on the first task - after trying the first a few nails and got used to the signal, I was able to find nails quickly and easily; It works but not as well as the first task in terms of the sprinkler system - it gives false alarm upon some cables buried shallow, but missed a few zones where the controller were buried deeply. After all, most of the zone controller were identified, comparing with the 75$/hour cost hiring sprinkler guy to do so, this detector is worth the money. The shovel as an accessory to the detector is beyond expectation - very well designed, probable military quality. My kid loves it as a new toy, they probably want to find coins, rings in backyard... so I would imagine it would be packed in our family trips as well. Cons? Two 9 volt batteries, and running out for about a couple of hours usage. False alarm - the manual is not quite helpful, I guess there still some configuration that might help to make it more accurate.

Bought this for my husband for for a Father’s Day gift. He loved it! Works great and very easy to use. I was very Happy with the product, but the delivery was a nightmare. After numerous calls to Loomis express, it finally arrived over a month and a half later. The box Looked like it had seen better days, so I was a little concerned there may be some damage . Fortunately it was all good!

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Unfortunately I didn’t get this until well after Christmas when it was supposed to be here before. When it did come, my husband loved it. Can’t wait for spring and summer now! Something I would maybe add would be batteries that are rechargeable to go along with it. Would be worth it to add 😉 Product is great, shipping is poor

Accuracy is very good and very easy to use.