Description
Bounty Hunter Discovery 1100: Know Before You Dig, Under $90
The single biggest upgrade in beginner detecting is not depth, it is information: knowing whether that beep is a nail or a nickel before you kneel. The Discovery 1100 is the cheapest Bounty Hunter that puts a visual target ID on screen with tone identification in your ears, which is exactly why it beats the knob-only starters that cost nearly the same.
Why the Discovery 1100
Three-tone audio splits targets into iron, mid-range, and high-value readings like silver, while the digital display confirms the call and a depth readout says how far down, coin-sized targets read to 6 in (15 cm). Four discrimination modes plus adjustable sensitivity let you tighten the machine down in trashy parks or open it up in clean fields. At just over 2 lb (0.9 kg) with an ergonomic S-rod and padded armrest, it is one of the lightest full-function detectors sold, easy for smaller adults and older kids to swing all afternoon. The 7 in (18 cm) waterproof coil handles wet grass and shallow water edges. One heads-up while you compare: a national big-box currently lists this exact machine at $129; the manufacturer-permitted street price is $88. Designed and made in El Paso, Texas.
Specifications
| Spec | Discovery 1100 |
|---|---|
| Target ID | Visual, with 3-tone audio identification |
| Discrimination | 4 modes + adjustable sensitivity |
| Depth (coin-size) | Up to 6 in (15 cm) |
| Display | Digital, with depth indication |
| Search coil | 7 in (18 cm), waterproof |
| Ergonomics | S-rod, padded armrest, adjustable shaft; just over 2 lb (0.9 kg) |
| Power | 2 x 9V alkaline |
| Built | First Texas Products, El Paso, Texas, USA |
What's included
- Discovery 1100 control unit and shaft with 7 in (18 cm) waterproof search coil
- Bounty Hunter factory warranty (First Texas Products)
History Seekers stocks the full Bounty Hunter line. Call (256) 284-2247 if you are choosing a first machine; we will fit it to the hunter honestly. The story is more important than the artifact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery 1100 or Discovery 2200?
The 2200 adds a 4th tone, notch discrimination, pinpoint mode, deeper reading and a bigger coil for $26 more. Hunting more than a few times a year? Take the 2200. Casual family use? The 1100 is the value pick.
Can it tell trash from treasure?
That is its specialty at this price: 3-tone audio plus a visual target ID classify iron, mid-range metals, and high-value targets before you dig.
How deep does it read?
Coin-sized objects to about 6 in (15 cm); larger objects deeper.
Is it waterproof?
The 7 in (18 cm) coil is waterproof; the control housing must stay dry.
Is it light enough for a kid?
At just over 2 lb (0.9 kg) it suits older kids and teens well. For younger children the Bounty Hunter Junior line fits smaller frames better; we stock those too.