Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300 Metal Detector with Manual Ground Balance, Microprocessor Discrimination, Deep-Seeking Pinpoint, 5 Modes, 4-Tone Audio, 11-Segment Target ID

I am new to the metal detecting game and searched out reviews for several metal detectors (MD). I was torn between the Garrett ACE 350 (Garrett Ace 350 Metal Detector) and the Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300. I was looking for a decently priced (MD) for the beginner.The (MD) came very well packed. It was packed inside a box which was inside a larger box. The unit was very easy to assemble. As always, it is very important to read and follow the instructions before using the product it is easy enough to understand.I have been using this (MD) for a short time now and I am very impressed. It seems to pick up very well and the pinpointing feature comes in very useful. I can locate an object within just a couple of inches (3 inches at the most) of where the (MD) tells me where it is located. I use small survey flags to mark my spots before I start to dig and start my digging just outside the flag post. The pinpointing feature saves on a lot of digging and time, trust me on that one. I also purchased the Garrett Pin-pointer (Garrett Pro-Pointer) to assist me even further, which saves even more time locating your treasure. With the Garrett Pin-pointer, you don’t even have to dig a full hole around the area (flag) most of the time. Just bury the head of your spade a couple of inches away from the flag, lift the ground some and put the Garrett Pin-pointer into the area underneath (of course I have to remove the flag 1st as my flag posts are metal) and if the object is not too deep, you can remove it without digging a full hole. I have only used the (MD) in grassy areas and not in the mountains or beaches as of yet.As for the depth feature on the (MD), I find it very useful, but rarely accurate. On my (MD), the depth usually shows the object deeper than it really is, but I have learned in a short time to adjust for that and can usually figure out about how deep the object is before I start my dig. The (MD) can pick up objects buried deep into the ground (gone as deep as about 10″ if not more).I also like the cancellation feature of the (MD). I can tune out iron or other objects if I wish, which comes in very handy in certain areas.The (MD) is light weight and easy to use. It seems to be well balanced and is height adjustable, so the tall and short (such as myself) can use the (MD) with comfort. The arm brace is also comfortable and well designed and helps from tiring out your arm for longer periods of use.I cannot compare this (MD) with others, as I have only used this one, but I believe that this is a well made (MD) and does a great job for the cost. I do not regret my purchase and would definitely recommend it to others.