As with the ACE 400 the three-part stem is sturdy, but when a larger search coil is attached it can feel a little loose at the joins. Register for your Garrett warranty here > Frequently Asked Questions Is the Garrett ACE 300 waterproof? They are no-discrimination, jewelry, coin, relics, and custom. You just press the button and toggle to ‘coins’ for example. The Target ID function will then stay silent when you hit a target with a different conductivity to coins. First, the ACE 300 is not waterproof, so it should not be submerged in water. Second, the ACE 300 is not exactly made for sand conditions. Itwill still work if you take your time with it, but the machine will struggle with highly mineralized sand.

The Garrett ACE 300 isn’t fully waterproof. It is equipped with a waterproof coil, but the control box where the processing chip is located isn’t waterproof. This is a limitation on all ACE services detectors limiting their usage to shallow streams and areas close to shore. Is the Garret ACE 300 good for beaches? You can also control the sensitivity and depth adjustments at the touch of a button. You will notice that through proper control of the sensitivity depth adjustments you are able to maximize your finds and eliminate false signals. While not something that will frequently be used, the adjustable frequency is a very convenient feature to have when you need it. The Garrett Ace 300 metal detector is one of the most popular detectors on the market. It offers features that are appealing to both beginners and experienced detectorists. Here are some of the highlights of this detector: Digital Target ID The Digital Target ID is a numeral scale from 0-99 which indicates the conductivity of the target. A higher number = higher conductivity.

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Although not always accurate, most 10 karat gold will show a value of 58, the majority of 14 karat gold will show a value of 64, and pull tabs (which sometimes show up on the same bar as the gold objects on the 12 section display) will show a value of 60 or 61. You must exercise caution, however, because gold nuggets can range in purity and composition from 58 to 68. If your primary interest is finding gold, you will want to read our guide here. Adjustable Frequencies

Let’s examine some of the main features of the ACE 300. Below is a brief description of each main feature and its function. Digital target ID The upper shaft section has an armrest, a handle and a control unit on it. The armrest provides comfortable and reliable fixation of the user’s forearm.While all of the modes can be changed in this way, only the Custom setting will retain any changes made to it the next time the detector is powered on. Other features New Adjustable Frequency to help eliminate interference, which is a brand new feature not before seen on the Garrett Ace 150 or 250. Garrett ACE 300i Metal Detector with volume control Garrett ClearSound Easy Stow headphones, ACE control box cover, 7" x 10" coil cover. waterproof elliptic Garrett 6.5×9 inches ACE PROformance Search Coil is an all-terrain all-purpose coil, combining nice depth of reach and width of scanning.

Digital Target ID allows for a very accurate representation of a target object— so specific you can differentiate between copper and a zinc penny just based off of the numbers on the screen. Adjustable frequency Narrower 9” teardrop-shaped search coil, better for finding good targets in trashy areas since you can get better target separation with practice.While this is a good machine, it’s still not appropriate for detectorists who are looking to do a lot of beach hunting. While this will be just fine in dry sand, it won’t be able to handle the highly-mineralized conditions of wet sand or salt water. Frequency shift – this feature is especially useful for metal detectors with only one operating frequency, as ACE 300. It allows to avoid noise and false signals caused by electromagnetic interference from objects other than potential target The default search coil included into the basic ACE 300 kit is the 7×10 inches concentric submersible PROformance coil. This water protected coil is created for general-purpose metal detecting, and works well for different types of targets. While it is not something outstanding, any treasure hunter will be able to detect successfully with it, because it is versatile and multifunctional. On the other hand, there are many other compatible coils available for ACE 300; they are: Aside from the larger coil on the Ace 400 and an increased operating frequency of 10 kHz, it offers the same features as the Ace 300, including 8 sensitivity adjustments, electronic pinpointing and five search modes. It will find gold jewelry but not nuggets as these are found in highly mineralized soils and you’ll need a pulse induction machine to cope with those conditions. Coils