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Brand | Bounty Hunter |
Color | Black |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Material | Metal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
About this item
- Professional, 4-Mode Operation
- Programmable Notching System
- Ground-Balance Monitor System
- Blanker System To Eliminate Surface While Searching Deeper
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Light weight | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
Accuracy | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
For beginners | — | — | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | ♻️♻️♻️Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
adjustable length | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
operating frequency | 7.69 KHz | — | 7 KHz | 7 KHz | 9 KHz | — |
material | Metal | Cotton | Metal | Metal, Premium ABS Plastic | Metal | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Aluminum |
display type | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | LCD | — |
batteries required | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
IP rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
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FeaturesFully programmable operation for maximum operational functionality Blanker feature rejects unwanted targets with a push of a button Sniff mode 'clones' targets precise hunting 3-Tone audio discrimination gives unique tone for different kinds of metal Ground-Trac monitors ground mineralization for efficient operation Target-ID and depth readout |
Tech SpecsWeight - 4 lbs Length - Adjustable Coil - 8 inch concentric waterproof search coil Operates on two 9V alkaline batteries Operating frequency 6.6 kHz |
Made in the USA5 year limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials (kindly contact customer care and website for more information). |
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Visual LCD Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Depth Readout | Visual Depth Graph | Numeric Depth Readout | Numeric Depth Readout | |||
Max Coin Depth | 6 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches | 9 inches | 10 inches |
Adjustable Sensitivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Search Modes | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Pinpoint Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
All Metal Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Numerical Target ID | 01-165 | 01-99 | ||||
Number of Tones | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Manual Ground Balance Capability | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Brand | Bounty Hunter |
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Color | Black |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Material | Metal |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 28.5"L x 10"W x 6.25"H |
Adjustable Length | Yes |
International Protection Rating | IP54 |
Operating Frequency | 7.69 KHz |
Display Type | LCD |
Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Bounty Hunter |
ASIN | B00005A3L6 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | TIME-PL |
Batteries | 2 9V batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #353,650 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #650 in Metal Detectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product description
The Bounty Hunter Time Ranger metal detector is a powerful professional model with an innovative sniff mode that can be used in specialized applications when rejection or acceptance of one particular object is desired. The LCD readout system utilizes to numerical values to help discriminate coins and the blanker system helps to eliminate the surface while searching deeper.
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Bounty Hunter's Time Ranger detector is the top of the line and offers the excitement and profit of metal detecting, with exhaustive features for professional treasure hunters. The fully submersible, 8-inch Bounty D-Tech search coil features an interchangeable coil and Ground Trac, which automatically balances the machine to the soil conditions. The Time Ranger boasts a large, multifunction LCD readout with touchpad control that displays target ID, depth, sensitivity level, a ground balance monitor, iron level discrimination, and the battery level. The touchpads keep all modes of operation accessible while the LCD acts as a constant reference source. The fully programmable touchpad is relatively intuitive, even for someone who's never used a metal detector before.
The detector features three-tone audio discrimination and four-level iron discrimination, as well as Sniff mode, which is a specialized feature that can quickly adjust your detector to eliminate only one item on the target ID scale or accept only one item on the target ID scale. Sniff mode can also be used if you find one type of trash item repeatedly in an area; you can reject it while still detecting all other metals. Other features include manual ground balance (which enables users to set the balance for the mineralization of the soil for flexibility between soil types) and extras like the included Bounty D-Tech 8-inch search coil and 4-inch Gold Nugget coil. The Time Ranger has a built-in speaker and headphone jack and runs off of two 9-volt alkaline batteries. Users will also enjoy Bounty Hunter's comprehensive, easy-to-understand online tutorial and downloadable manual at www.detecting.com. Five-year limited warranty. --Ariel Meadow Stallings
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Customers like the performance, quality and value of the metal detector. For example, they mention it works well, provides the best results and is best suited for prospecting. Some appreciate the weight and adjustability. Opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the metal detector. They say it provides the best results of all their detectors, it works well at the beach and in shallow water, and it has solid performance. Some customers also mention that the machine is pretty good and works wonderfully for all other metal objects. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...but hey, it worked like a charm. I can't wait to take it back to the beach to try again!..." Read more
"...Fortunately, Koss makes a really nice, comfortable, inexpensive model with a built in volume adjuster -- the Koss KTXPRO1 Titanium headphones. [..." Read more
"...a detector that gave you the depth of the target, and this detector does this very well...." Read more
"...good to be a coin at 4 and a half to 6 inches. The recovery speed is a little slow but I knew this when I ordered it and with all the other..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the metal detector. They mention that it is a good product, it is sensitive, and is best suited for prospecting or hunted out locations. It is good for finding metal close to the surface of the ground, and it provides hours of interesting discoveries. Customers are also positive about the readouts, saying that it detects just about every metal out there.
"...Hunting is a great hobby, and will pay for itself within a few years (or much sooner if you are lucky)...." Read more
"...There's also a very functional battery indicator that lets you know when the batteries are running down...." Read more
"...So far good for finding metal close to the surface of the ground, I imagine looking for coins and other items in parks or the beach is where it..." Read more
"...Its relatively light and the display has a lot of feedback to offer for your searching. This is a great buy." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the metal detector. They say it has a lot of features for the price, and is a steal at the discounted price. Customers also mention that the machine has great battery life.
"...First of all, the price is outstanding. Dollar for dollar, you can't beat this machine unless you move up to the Garrett AT Pro...." Read more
"...Fortunately, Koss makes a really nice, comfortable, inexpensive model with a built in volume adjuster -- the Koss KTXPRO1 Titanium headphones. [..." Read more
"Great detector for the money! I spent a lot of time researching reviews, medal detecting forums and videos before settling on the time ranger...." Read more
"The best detector for the money. I've had nothing but good fun with this. My finds continue to multiply...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the metal detector to be relatively light. They mention that it is easy to handle and has a good response to metal objects.
"...3. This detector is LIGHT. I just ordered/received a Garrett AT Pro so I could have a detector that works at the beach (See #2)...." Read more
"...Its relatively light and the display has a lot of feedback to offer for your searching. This is a great buy." Read more
"...The key is in the detection element, the weight, and the arm rest. It works tremendously well in detection. Very spot-on in targeting objects...." Read more
"...It is very light weight and other detectorists have commented on such." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the metal detector. They mention that it is very accurate, has good strong signals, and is lightweight.
"...It seems to be a fairly accurate machine. A veteran detectorist told me that I wasn't missing anything...." Read more
"This is a very good detector. Good depth,and accurate as to what is there...." Read more
"...Good strong signals and accuracy. I would highly recommend this for beginners and seasoned detectors alike." Read more
"This metal detector is very accurate. With the added gold detector, so far I have found alot of items, just in my own back yard. I love this item...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the metal detector. They mention that it has many advanced settings to control depth and the type of items they are searching for. One mode is even programmable, and there are 3 other pre-programmed settings. Customers say the 4 different modes are awesome, with many options from being very selective to mildly selective. They also appreciate the great value and the tons of features.
"...; mode, automatic and manual ground balancing, fully programmable target discrimination mode, etc.)..." Read more
"...There are 3 other pre-programmed settings, and you can also create your own...." Read more
"...There are lots of settings to control depth and the type of items one is serching for...." Read more
"...am still learning to use but the awesome thing is that you can also use standard settings so a beginner (like myself) isn't so overwhelmed that they..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the depth of the metal detector. They mention that it has a specific metal range, and is great for all levels. They also appreciate the ground balance auto depth, and the manual provides lots of information to learn.
"...and watch it again (a couple of times). The machine has really good depth in the all metal modes but I mostly just use "all metal smart..." Read more
"...coil, sniffer mode, battery level, ground balance, blank mode, depth mode, specific metal range output, and it also uses 9volt batteries for a..." Read more
"This is a very good detector. Good depth,and accurate as to what is there...." Read more
"...Has better depth than anything I've owned before (over 12" on a nail, just would not have registered with my old machines)." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the metal detector. Some mention that it's easy to use, setup, and understand. They say the learning curve isn't complicated and the unit is easy to access. However, others say that it was confusing to get started and the operating instructions are not very helpful.
"...Putting the unit together took less than a minute, super easy...." Read more
"We did find some really unique items with it. It was a bit confusing to get started but once we did we were overall pretty happy with it...." Read more
"...The positioning of the jack is also convenient. It's easy to access and the headphone cord doesn't get in the way...." Read more
"...Its not overly complex and easy to understand but you have to read the manual unless you already have experience with metal detectors...." Read more
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Long story short, I did just that - and found out that I rather enjoyed hunting in the process.
Over the years, I went through many more metal detectors before settling on the Time Ranger some time in 2010. My previously favorite MD was the Garrett Ace 250 (which my wife currently uses - used actually).
Hunting is a great hobby, and will pay for itself within a few years (or much sooner if you are lucky).
I spent a little over $400 on my Time Ranger, and it paid for itself on the third day - when I dug up a very nice ring (while hunting a popular beach).
I went back there countless times over the years, and while I didn't get any more major finds, I do quite often get silver and gold rings, as well as massive amounts of coin. This alone should tell you how great the TR is, since that beach is hunted by dozens of other enthusiasts.
A few years ago I got my wife into the hobby and she has been using my old Ace 250. For a while we would go out a few times a week, but that came to an end when hunting made a comeback. These past few years everyone seems to be walking around with a metal detector, looking for lost treasures.
While we no longer have time to hunt every week, we make it a point to go out at least once a month, and try our luck. I sometimes follow behind her (if the area looks promising), and since the TR has a greater depth range than the A250, often find things she missed.
My deepest find was a coin that was almost 14 inches BELOW ground. Her Ace 250 swept right over it (literally), but the TR had no issue finding it. It was so deep that I almost gave up on it after digging out about 12 inches, but my pinpointer confirmed something, and I kept going.
Now I know it's not fair to compare the Ace 250 ($200 dollar detector), vs the Time Ranger (400 dollar detector), but since the TR can now be bought for under $170, it falls in the same price range as the Ace!
Both are great detectors, but the TR comes with more bells, whistles, and options. My cousin actually bought the 350 model a few years back and I often find good stuff he missed, while he has no such luck if I lead (although I do try to leave him plenty of junk).
I also sometimes compete in sponsored hunts, where I usually end up in the top 10. I never actually took first place, that is usually "reserved" for people with thousand dollar machines and a lot more experience than me (but I did come in fourth twice so far, and fifth quite a few times as well - beating out some very expensive MD's).
But enough ranting, let me tell you why you should buy this metal detector.
First of all, the price is outstanding. Dollar for dollar, you can't beat this machine unless you move up to the Garrett AT Pro. I will be the first to admit, that machine is technically better - but the price difference is huge. If you have $600 to spend on the AT Pro, by all means go with that. Eventually I will upgrade to the ATP as well, but only when it falls into the $400 (or below) range.
Second - as long as you know how to ground balance your unit, this thing will detect pretty much anything you want it to.
Third - it is waterproof. Just don't submerse it too far and get water on the circuits/display enclosure. Having said that, their support is nice enough to repair your system fairly cheap and extremely fast if you do get it wet.
Fourth - You can actually exclude certain items and metals from being found with a simple press of a button! Careful when using this feature though, since I found a LOT of jewelry that read out as pull tabs.
Fifth - If you have the patience to learn this wonderful detector - it will last you a life time and get you a lot of great finds.
I actually just bought another one for my wife, and sold her Ace 250 on Craigslist.
To sum it up, this is a great detector at a great price. I hunted rocky mountains, sandy beaches, and everything in between. Never had an issue with the detection rate or quality. Salt water can get a little tricky, but adjusting the sensitivity quickly fixed the problem. So go ahead and buy confidently. For under $170, you will NOT buy a better metal detector at the moment.
{Pinpointing: Press the "Smart Trac/All Metal" button. You should hear a continuous loud buzzing sound every time you swing the unit over a piece of metal. The sound is distinctly different than the loud BOOOP sound the unit makes when it's in discrimination mode. The sound gets loudest when the metal is directly in the center circle of the coil. You hit the "DISCR Target" button to take it back to discriminating exactly what type of metal you've found(pull tab, quarter, penny, etc)}
I tested the unit in the Pinpoint/All Metal mode over the same coins and jewelry as before and it always is dead on, including the depth of the item. We took the unit out a 2nd time, this time to the park. I picked up a target in the dirt, set it to pinpoint, and we found the item exactly where the pinpoint was loudest within a few minutes of digging. It was a metal can(several hits showed zinc penny, pull tab, and 10 cents buried close together so we just picked one target), but hey, it worked like a charm. I can't wait to take it back to the beach to try again! Happy Hunting!