Metal Detecting: Bounty Hunter Tracker 4 - Unboxing and Review

[@markrush5013]

ive hunted with this machine for about 2 years now...it will find anything the more expensive units will and you can learn to weed out the nails and other junk pretty quick.i usually search in TONE but will flip over to All Metal to pinpoint a find,especially in dry soil. like i always say you can buy a more expensive machine but the folks using $4500 machines are digging up aluminum just like the rest of us are.

[@christheobald6183]

Hi I use all metal on the becPage

[@chriselliott7613]

That's what I figured. I got real old one looks like box lol. And I used stuff military and if lcd get hit by direct sunlight kiss good bye. Everything you don't want your digital anything in . I am also curious about emf how it may affect digital. I like the tone idea as eyes need not be as sharp. Having music background I been really noticing other things that happen with tones and gold..suck if your tone deaf lol

[@trentkamden2094]

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[@theodoreezequiel3720]

@Trent Kamden instablaster :)

[@trentkamden2094]

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[@lorrainedalton8753]

I've had mine since 2006... Love it ...

[@jinzai1962]

Still have my Tracker IV with the Gold Nugget coil and stock 10" concentric coil. Great machine. Just added a Fisher F75 to my kit. Also -- nice channel.

[@DrVenkman46]

My daughter and her boyfriend got me this very model for Christmas. Tested it out in the backyard and pulled up an old copper house fuse. Can’t wait to try out some place other than the backyard.

[@thehuntergt]

That is an awesome present. Best of luck with it.

[@coldnosed7172]

Thank you for this. I have one sitting under the tree that I bought based on amazon reviews and little other research. Since the purchase I got to play with a digital with disc. and notch features. Your description of the disc/notch knob makes me feel much better about my purchase. Thanks

[@thehuntergt]

Cold Nosed Glad to be of service. Hope you enjoy it! Merry Christmas.

[@stuartwhelan233]

I live in England l have had the same bounty hunter 4 for over ten years never let me down. I've only had to solder the battery conector's. I've found loads of coins musket balls cannon balls and roman coins l live near Hadrians wall in Cumbria.

[@thehuntergt]

Stuart Whelan They make great detectors that can absolutely find the goods. Location is everything...sounds like you are in a great spot.

[@tannerhicks7155]

Picked on up at a yard sale for five bucks, totally worth it

[@kodmoecoins]

Lucky

[@ashtonnelson7748]

I got mine for only 58 dollars on Amazon, great deal. I got it yesterday and already found a bunch of things, all of it would be considered junk to seasoned detectors but it was still really fun for my first time using one

[@shannonherb2048]

I bought one today, and found 19 cent all clad, an old toy car, dog tags, and iron of course messing around in all metal. My arm is so weak I couldn't bring dinner to my mouth. Had a blast.

[@stuartwhelan233]

Shannon Herb lol funny comment

[@grega5059]

Hey Hunter, I decided to get the Tracker IV as a backup to my Patriot. They still have 40% off at the hobby lobby and I'm going go there next week. Your video sold me on it and the reviews you are getting. Thanks for info!

[@thehuntergt]

They are hard to beat as a backup to toss in the trunk or whatever. Good to 5-6 inches and blazing fast recovery and separation capabilities. Great to pull over...test a site...then bring in your Patriot later if the Tracker says it's a go.

[@grega5059]

@@thehuntergt Hey Hunter, just got my TrackerIV today from Amazon today. Nice detector and will be my backup to keep in trunk. Snow has melted so I'm itching for a hunt!

[@thehuntergt]

@@grega5059 Right on man. Probably the best toss in the trunk detector ever made.

[@nickhaas2407]

This detector works great along concrete sidewalks/driveways too. When you lay down the 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby, this is one of the best deals for a backup detector! Auto-ground balancing to boot, and 5 year warranty!!

[@thehuntergt]

Nick Haas That is one hell of a deal at 40 percent off.

[@TheRitchieTV]

I used the 40℅ off coupon at Hobby Lobby! Costed at a total of $70 and some change. Such a deal!

[@fayfie1]

Nick Haas thanks

[@mossyhollow3732]

Just ran to HL with my coupon! Thanks!

[@solisapaul]

Thank you for this video, yes over 4yrs old but very effective even today. I was looking to get into this hobby and literally just bought the TK4 and it will be here today via Amazon!! Can’t wait to scan my back yard as well as other locations. Your video helped me greatly on understanding its features in advance. Thank you, happy hunting!👍🏽✌🏽

[@thehuntergt]

Glad it was helpful - best of luck out there.

[@johnmilton2077]

really helpful tips here, glad I listened/watched whole vid - thanks

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@thomvogan3397]

Just purchased my first metal detector. After watching many rave reviews I opted for the BH Tracker 1V. Assembled it, installed brand new batteries, read the manual and turned it on for air testing. Can't say I'm impressed. In tone mode with sensitivity all the way up and disc. set to 12:00 like the manual suggested it stopped picking up a dime at 2 inches. A canadian dollar ( looney ) at 2 1/4, a nickle at 2 1/2, a quarter at 3 inches. An aluminum pull tab made it to 5 in.. And this was through air. Maybe I just bought one of the few lemons they put out. Will be returning it for a refund

[@JimCrouch-cm6oj]

Sounds like you got a defective one , should br picking them up between 7 and 8 inches. I recently upgraded mine with the 12coilDD-BH and now will detect coins a lot deeper.

[@LadySpitfire78]

ohh a switch for disc or tone! I want one of those! and no, the manual has nothing compared to your short videos! Thanks for explaining it in Layman's terms

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure thanks for watching!

[@cali_misfit1387]

i bought one from a buddy for $60 i love it. I haven’t found any real valuables yet. but soon

[@thehuntergt]

Best of luck with it. The goods are out there for sure.

[@ericclaeyborn8359]

I have just recently bought 2 BH Tracker IVs, and both boxes had a free pointer in them... a little bonus I didn't expect. I'd love to find an 11" coil for one of them. Can't wait to try the Track IV, but the ground is too hard right now.

[@mathewwebb522]

Had mine for years. Mostly used in the U.K also took it beach hunting in south Africa. Great machine. Can't do better for the price. Found loads. Especially good for coins with almost full dial on sensitivity knob and about 3 o clock on discrimination. Switch on discrimination setting. Have fun! If there are coins this machine will find them.

[@thehuntergt]

Yeah, this machine is as deadly as can be down to the 6 inch level in dirt. Ultra-fast recovery speed. Disc circuit is really quite good on it.

[@mathewwebb522]

Hey buddy. It can detect a lot deeper on larger objects as can any detector though. I prefer to find things at a shallow depth rather than take a big shovel along and dig really deep! I don't like the big mess that comes with digging big holes. Bet deeper down has some good finds though. Battling to get permissions in the U.K. I'll keep trying.

[@kathyschofield4235]

So it can be dismantled for travel? This is ehat I came to find out 😂

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I have the BH Pioneer 101 which is the same machine. I use the 4" gold nugget coil around trashy park areas, (tone mode) and it zeros in on the good targets easy. Great in tot lots, since there is no need to dig very deep. I also modified it a bit by turning the detector housing upside down , mounting it below the stem so I can now move the control knobs with my thumb as I hold it. Never need to reach over with other hand to make adjustments. Good and light machine. Great review HunterGT.👍

[@thehuntergt]

Luis Villarreal Glad you enjoyed it Luis! I love those little 4 inch coils. Great is trash and still get good depth. Nice idea with the mod. Happy Hunting!

[@bp339]

Very pleased with the reviews. Ordering mine now.

[@thehuntergt]

Awesome to hear!

[@TheRitchieTV]

I recently just purchased this detector and made a video about it myself on my channel. Great video! So informative

[@oldtimerocker52]

this was my first derector since i was not sure i would like detecting. i used it a little over a year still got but i stepped up to a land ranger pro thanks to hunter;s resting again a ace 400 and another users test against an at pro. thanks hunter

[@thehuntergt]

oldtimerocker52 My pleasure! Glad you are enjoying that LRP. One if my favorites of all time.

[@DiggingIowawithCoinboy]

Bounty hunter makes good machine my friend uses a TK4 and loves it!

[@exil3dlivecom]

Just ordered it! Thxs for the awesome review!

[@jeffyholla1095]

Getting one by Amazon! Looks like a good first one!

[@hansenmcdonnell4039]

did you get it? how did it turn out?

[@maeliolopes5627]

Tracker IV 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bassgeeraerts5046]

Nice review 😊

[@happyhunting2780]

I love the fast recovery on that detector. My nephew has one. No matter what detector I offer him from my arsenal, he insists on using this one. You can also get other coils for the thing too at very reasonable prices.

[@thehuntergt]

Tried and proven detector. It may only go 6 inches or so in dirt...but not many detectors can beat it in those 6 inches. Great performance for the price.

[@sylvia106]

@@thehuntergtthat’s what she said.

[@JulioRad954]

This is my keep in the trunk car machine, it is an amazing value!

[@thehuntergt]

A fantastic trunk machine for sure!

[@thethrillofthehuntmetaldet5517]

It was my first detector found a lot of good finds with it

[@thehuntergt]

Robert Metal detecting I hear that very often. Great first time detector.

[@LadySpitfire78]

I am a newbie detector and have a bounty hunter that was a Christmas present, but mine isn't as nice as that one. its a Bounty Hunter Gold Digger, it was closer to $70. but im loving the hobby, so it is what it is. although Im a cheap date and would LOVE to upgrade to the tracker 4

[@thehuntergt]

The Gold Digger can actually pass a few tests in iron that this one cannot. Heck...the Gold Digger can pass some nail tests my T2...Anfibio...Nox 800 cannot pass.

[@jconis7401]

Another informative video Hunter. I was very impressed with the recovery speed, tested against the F70, no difference. I was getting a little better depth with it though, about an inch better than the vid. I did test outside with no EMI close. Thanks man!!! HH

[@thehuntergt]

J Conis Right on man. Glad you are enjoying it. Recovery speed on it is very very fast. Had me surprised as well. For the under $100 price it sure is a fine detector.

[@jconis7401]

And yes you did better at explaining the right hand knob in relation to the switch than the manual did for sure. I figured it out, but that's what I do. Lol. HH

[@DiggingIowawithCoinboy]

That thing’s faster then Minelabs FBS machines!

[@kylej741]

Hobby Lobby $80 last weekend. Father’s Day gift to myself.

[@cruikshank]

I picked up a used Radio Shack Discovery 1000 which is the same as a Tracker IV. The Disc & Tone mode don’t appear to work. No matter where I set the Potentiometer all I get is a high tone. Any thoughts on what could be wrong? How are you feeling. I’ve been a chronic pain & insomnia sufferer since 2000 from 3 spine surgeries & a failed neck surgery. Not as major issues but I can somewhat relate. Dave in PA.

[@thehuntergt]

Hi Dave. Not sure what the problem could be. I know they hate moisture. Maybe sat in a wet garage by a previous owner? Felling just ok - blood clots suck - that is for sure.

[@mike48632]

I have had my Tracker 4 for about 5 years and I love it, I haven't found any gold but lots of coins and historical items. If you want to do metal detecting with a simple detector this is the one for you .

[@thehuntergt]

mike48632 Well said! Great detector for the price.

[@morganyates6598]

Hello, My son is wanting a metal detector for his 11th birthday.. he is a treasure hunter at heart..lol I have a budget of $150 , and I have watched a few of your vids on the hunter Iv and the gold digger as cheap, decent analog detectors. I have found the discovery 3300 on amazon for $141 on sale at 60% off . My question is for him and myself having no knowledge of detecting would the discovery 3300 be a better purchase since its obviously a better machine? Again no experience..woundering about ease of use..overall quality.. long term usability... and overall value. If you could give some advice it would be most appreciated! Thanks!

[@t-n-tdigger5384]

Hard to beat a Bounty Hunter. I love mine. It is OLD but still gets the job done. I think the damp atmosphere in Florida made it act wonky a lot. It has behaved itself so far here in Georgia. Thanks so much for the awesome reviews. Always straight forward and honest. Happ Holidays to you and your family.

[@thehuntergt]

T-N-T Digger Thanks Eric. It is a nice little detector for under $100. Amazing recovery speed and depth is decent. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@Kapchar]

Great review, John!

[@thehuntergt]

Ivan Krause Thanks Ivan!

[@DEJARONGSSangPenemu]

Wooooow ...Congrats buddy ! nice video...

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you!

[@davidmaj4259]

it will find gold you just have to detect the right spots haha

[@bravobob1]

Your the best salesman First Texas Products ever had ! Great Detector ! I'll pit mine against any detector in a park coin shootout any day. I'll even take on a certain "pink" F19 !

[@thehuntergt]

bravobob1 Thanks Bob. It is a great little coin shooter. I'll tell TheHuntress you are coming to town!

[@bravobob1]

Might have bitten off more than i can chew !

[@FL70NJ]

Great review and video!! Really appreciate it!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!

[@thehuntergt]

Ray Knapp Thank you! Happy Holidays to you as well.

[@Diggs4ever]

awesome review and great video as always, Nice recovery speed

[@Swintus]

Great review, thanks!!

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidstubbs08]

ive had the bounty hunter tracker 4 for a week now an i must say im really impressed with it i also own a garret ace 300i i like it but to be honest the tracker 4 beats the 300i hands down in my oppinion the reason why i think this is that the 300i has 3 different sounds depending on the meatal it detects a low grunt for iron a medium tone for gold and a high tone for silver but you can hardly get a consistant signall with it its alway jumping freom one sound to a nother and it does my head in theres many times ive had a good high signal then dug the plug and it turns to a low one and i get frustrated so i dont dig as many holes ias i would like but the bounty hunter has only one sound especially in all metal mode so whatever metal you go over it sounds the same and i dont get confused with is it iron or gold or silver i must say i have dug more holes with the tracker 4 yes i accept im digging lots of trash but ive dug more coins with it than the 300i

[@thehuntergt]

The bell tone on the Ace series have done many peoples heads in. You are not alone David. I run almost all my detectors in a 1 or 2 tone setup where available. I only use 3 or 4 tones if forced upon my by the menu settings...or performance gains make it worth it (like on the Anfibio). Tracker 4 is probably one of the most underrated detectors ever. Impossible to beat for the price.

[@noway57]

I hate the low tone is the same as pop tabs. Yeah i m know the noise break difference between that and when you hit a nickel. Sometimes its close and i air on caution and go ahead and dig. I dont want to miss the gold ring! Lol i ve had it two weeks. Just wish it made a diff. Tone for gold and nickel Really dont what disc. Mode is good for

[@thehuntergt]

When there is a detector that can tell gold from nickel...and gold from pull tabs...it will sell for $10,000. 😜

[@jumpinjoejack]

whats better a bounty hunter pro or a bounty hunter 4 or are they the same?

[@robertbrokus2123]

I can't get mine to discriminate anything on any setting. I dig up junk only. Any helpfully hints. Are these only for beginners?

[@FindingAlabama]

Great review John!....Jeremi

[@OrrettLewis]

When I turn on my traker IV the gage goes up and stays up

[@davidekelman5715]

Does it break down at all? Great review btw.

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks. You can take the lower and upper rods apart. Couple screws hold the housing onto the upper rod so that can be removed as well..

[@computergrant1]

Fantastic review, I'm glad I found this! I ordered a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV a couple of days ago, and it will be here on Thursday. Very excited!

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks for the kind words! Best of luck with your new Tracker IV....very good machine.

[@zenithslocos]

hi. I'm interested in one of these. How did you find it? Have you found anything? Thanks !

[@jerrydineen2827]

Hi Hunter, I always come to your channel for reviews on detectors. My niece wants a detector and I found a Discovery 1000 sold under the Radio Shack name for $40.00 and it looks just like the Tracker IV. I didn't want to spend a lot on a detector until I saw whether she was going to enjoy the hobby. Is this a good deal on a used detector?

[@thehuntergt]

Yeah I'd say that is about what it would go for. The Tracker 4 is $99 right now on Amazon....so $40 for a used one is about right. Exact same machine as T4...Radio Shack just paid Bounty Hunter to have their name on it..

[@jerrydineen2827]

Thank you, you are always helpful!

[@kenaultman7499]

Just ordered one today off of Amazon with a pinpoint. Anyone know how it does in wet sand?

[@alexgrandina7307]

Il mio primo metal detector è il migliore, preciso ed essenziale. Ottimo video👍

[@thehuntergt]

È un grande metal detector da possedere come il primo. Sono contento che il video ti sia piaciuto.

[@richardfrey6053]

I really am not enjoying my bounty hunter tracker for. I don't like the fact that it requires motion. I have one this 30 years old that I like better but I figured it was time to try something new. I can't even find anything with it

[@MrLeviaFUN]

Question. How do you isolate foil/can tabs out but keep nickels in? Is it possible?

[@thehuntergt]

Sorry for late reply. 12 range on the disc knob in tone mode is what you will want. It will give a clear low tone for the nickels, a broken tone for pull-tabs, and high tone for the coins up the range. About as good as it gets.

Dollar for Dollar the best detector around you can not go wrong with it

[@thehuntergt]

Hard to beat for the price...that is for sure.

[@johnnyc5587]

Im a beginner. I just bought on Costco online for 70 bucks

[@thehuntergt]

Great deal. Best of luck with it.

[@kathyschofield4235]

I wanted to see it being assembled lol. Can it be dismantled again for shipping? I just purchased one second hand not realising it was further away than I thought

[@thehuntergt]

Yes, it can be dismantled and fit back into the box or whatever carrying case you have. The 2 poles being the longest pieces.

[@ronjclark7000]

Is this detector a good gold finder?

[@thehuntergt]

Ron J Clark It will find gold rings with ease. Not particularly a nugget shooter. Larger nuggets no problem.

[@nicot3743]

Yes, so far i have about 50 or so gold rings that found at parks and at the beach here at Lake Michigan

[@rakeshmishramishra9529]

Nice video

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks!

[@calebrhymers6383]

Does anyone know how deep it can detect?

[@thehuntergt]

Will go about 5-7 inches in most soils.

[@calebrhymers6383]

TheHunterGT Adventures thanks

[@howardcohen4845]

Nice video 👌👍👍

[@AGRUMPYGREMLIN]

How do you change the batteries I’ve been wondering forever

[@Patrickmetaldetecting]

Great review

[@thehuntergt]

Patrick metal detecting Thanks!

[@slave2damachine]

Do you know what depth you can get with the 11 inch coil ?

[@thehuntergt]

I don't sorry. It would need to be a 11DD that fits a F2 or F4. They never made them for the 6.6khz machine themselves.

[@slave2damachine]

Ok thanks

[@EseCuate562]

Mine came in a brown box. Is it used?

[@thehuntergt]

I have no clue - ask your dealer.

[@CanibalizerOfCupcakes]

When on: no metal , does it detect tungsten??

[@thehuntergt]

Yes - as long as disc of set low.

[@jannisdavidzwahlen]

This one costs me 210$ in indoensia.. 😭 But it's one of the only options i have. Idc if it's old. But it looks reliable. 😅

[@thehuntergt]

It is slightly older tech. But it is built very well and reliable. Good luck!

[@jannisdavidzwahlen]

@@thehuntergt Thanks for the advice. Im getting it! 😁

[@cisco00079]

Is it water proof?

[@thehuntergt]

Nope

[@GPCTM]

that meter is ludicrous.

[@thehuntergt]

GPC™ It is bonkers for sure

[@MrTsukurou]

Hi-ho silver! And AWAY! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCQnZaHg9h9m6sm24s I agree with J Conis. A better explanation of Disc than many other sources! Thanks for another informative video TheHunterGT!

[@thehuntergt]

MrTsukurou Thanks for watching man! Appreciate all you guys!

[@JohnnyHoot1]

press 7 for the best jam of 2018

[@eugendieteterli8092]

I have the same metal detector

[@thehuntergt]

A good one!

[@John336NLT]

Price in January 2023, $120-$150

[@whitestreasure7596]

Is not good

[@thehuntergt]

lalo Martinez Your comment? I agree. 😎

[@mathewwebb522]

You are right. It's not good. It's BRILLIANT!!!!!! had mine for years

[@fordnut4914]

Dude just get to using it all this talking making me loose intrest

[@thehuntergt]

Well you better get a tight grip if it is "loose"....thankfully you didn't lose interest.

[@syzygysyzygy8332]

Metal detecting isn't a Tik Tok video. Be ready for old school patience and focus or give it a pass. Elon Musk will probably one day release a detecting drone that is app controlled and will land and dig for you but until then it is an investment in time.

[@andrewoaktree584]

What's the maximum dept that it can detect?