MD Mars pinpointer

[OZ10exp]

Hi there, does anyone have any experience with the MD Mars pinpointer as I have one coming and would like to know if it's any good? Thanks in advance.

[mrix]

We do not see many posts on the Mars pinpointer which maybe a good thing as most tend to post when they are having problems
Maybe you could let us know how you get along with yours

[OZ10exp]

Will do, it won't arrive for another week but as soon as it does I will post.

[BlackBridgeBoy]

I've owned two Mars Pinpointers for almost four years.
They are rugged, and very capable.
They take a 9V (PP3) Battery, and normally last a good long time.
You should have no problems.
Regards.
BBB.

[wirral jeffo]

ive never had a mars pinpointer but if there the same standard as the mars coils then they will be very good

[Can you dig it]

I have owned one for 2 years and find it a great pinpointer

[OZ10exp]

Well the whole package arrived yesterday, I wasn't expecting it until the end of next week. To say I'm a touch excited is an understatement. The Gauss MD and the pinpointer pack. Unfortunately it will be Sunday before I can get out with it. Tried it in the apartment but there is so much rebar in the building I had to turn it back off.

[OZ10exp]

Well I discovered this weekend that the Mars pinpointer doesn't pick up brass bullet casings! I find this a little annoying to say the least. I am really not very confident in it at all. I find myself using the hand technique of waving it in front of the coil to find my targets. Surely it should pick up brass casings?.

[BlackBridgeBoy]

I suggest that you send it back for replacement.
Both my Mars PPs pick up Brass.

[OZ10exp]

I suggest that you send it back for replacement.
Both my Mars PPs pick up Brass.

LOL i feel stupid now, i have just changed the battery and it picks them up fine. Lesson to oneself check battery!

[mrix]

There has been so many issues posted here at the MDF that have simply been resolved by exchanging the battery so dont feel stupid, maybe just a little

[EquinoxHunter]

Some pinpointers appreciate a fresh quality battery more than others, working & working right are not the same thing, no need to feel stupid

[OZ10exp]

Some pinpointers appreciate a fresh quality battery more than others, working & working right are not the same thing, no need to feel stupid

I just changed it on a whim and then retested the bullet casings and it picked them up just fine. I just wish it gave maybe three bleeps on startup when the battery is getting low.