what is the best metal detector

The best metal detector is the one that fits your budget. Usually for general coin shooting in beaches,old farm houses and parks. A machine with an ID meter will make your metal detecting easier. Why the different price ranges on machines ?As machines increase in price so do the options. Higher priced machines offer, Target Imaging which tells you what is probable item before you dig. They do generally have more detecting power and better discrimination of trash targets. They will ID your targets more accurately.