Overview
When it comes to the list of the best entry-level metal detectors, the Bounty Hunter QSI Quick Silver is at the top. It is a perfect choice for individuals who have always loved to try metal detecting but cannot afford a high priced machine. The main selling point that comes with the Bounty Hunter QSI Quick Silver is its easy operation. This unit comes with a straightforward operation, which makes it extremely easy for kids and budding enthusiasts. Besides, it is affordable, allowing everyone to take part in this exciting hobby.
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back to menu ↑Key Features
Digital Target Identification
Despite the low price, this unit manages to retain some useful features that are hard to find on other models. It comes with four-segment digital target identification. This feature allows you to know the type of metal buried before spending your time and energy digging them up. Identifying the target metal gives you confidence when digging up the treasure. You will be sure you are not digging up something likely to be junk such as an iron tin or nail.
Visual Depth Indicator
For easy interpretation and use, this unit comes with a clear LCD screen that provides visual cues of precisely what lies beneath. It also comes with a visual depth indicator that lets you know how deep your target is. Using this target, you will know the exact numbers of inches that you need to dig. This gives you a rough estimate of how long you are going to spend digging up the treasure. The feature identifies and shows targets that are up to seven inches deep. This is a decent depth, especially when considering the price.
Discrimination
Next, this unit comes with impressive discrimination modes. This feature is useful in discriminating junk signals. This prevents wasting time digging up a treasure only to realize that it was a junk piece such as a nail after spending a lot of time unearthing it. To discriminate the junk signal, simply press the discrimination button and move on with your search. Additionally, this machine also comes with three-tone identification. While this feature requires some expertise to interpret, as you become more experienced with your target, this feature enables you to know the signals that are worth checking out and those to ignore.
Ground Balancing
While this unit doesn’t come with a manual ground balance that lets you to manually adjust the detector especially in highly mineralized grounds, it does come with a preset ground balance. This feature is handy as it helps in neutralizing the false signals from minerals in the soil. Another cool feature that the novice users will appreciate is the inbuilt pin-pointer. As mentioned, this feature lets you find the exact location where your treasure is positioned.
back to menu ↑Specifications
- Weight: 4.13 pounds
- Warranty: Limited warranty
- Waterproof: The coil is waterproof but the control box isn’t
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back to menu ↑Our Verdict
The Bounty Hunter QSI Quick Silver makes an outstanding option beginner detectorists as well as kids who would want to try metal detecting. This machine is easy to use and comes with an affordable price tag. However, don’t let the cheap price fool you. It comes with all the basic features to get you started in this exhilarating experience. The only significant setback we found in this model is the lack of the adjustable ground balance. Nevertheless, the manufacturer is generous enough to include automatic ground balance, which helps in eliminating false signals.
