Minelab Manticore Metal Detector - Free Shipping & No Tax
Minelab Manticore Metal Detector - Free Shipping & No Tax
Choose Your Manticore Package
Includes the standard Manticore package with the M11 coil and ML 105 wireless headphones.
You also receive a Minelab padded carry bag, Minelab finds pouch, Lesche hand digger and Manticore Handbook—plus free lifetime support directly from Bart.
Includes everything in the standard Manticore package and adds the M9 9-inch coil, Minelab PRO-FIND 40 waterproof pinpointer and Minelab detector backpack.
Save approximately $149 compared with purchasing the same primary Minelab equipment individually.
Big Boys Hobbies adds the complete free BBH accessory bundle on top of the official Minelab Ultimate Factory Bundle.
Avoid purchasing the same accessory twice: The $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle already includes the M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40 and Minelab backpack. Only add these accessories below if you intentionally want an extra one.
🇺🇸 Military, Ex-Military & Veteran Price: $1,274.15 🇺🇸
Select Military Discount — No Bundle. No coupon is required.
This option includes the standard Manticore package without the BBH Bundle. Qualifying documentation is required before shipment. View eligibility requirements .
Prefer the Manticore without the BBH Bundle, or want to customize the accessories for a better deal? Call or text Bart at 405-206-9010 before ordering to discuss available options.
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Minelab Manticore Metal Detector for Coins, Relics, Jewelry and Beach Hunting
The Minelab Manticore is a high-performance simultaneous multi-frequency metal detector built for finding coins, relics, jewelry, and natural gold on land or at the beach. Its Multi-IQ+ technology, detailed 2D Target ID Map, and adjustable Ferrous Limits provide additional information when valuable targets are surrounded by iron or modern trash.
The Manticore combines well-designed factory search modes with the advanced controls needed for challenging locations. You can begin detecting without creating a complicated custom program, then adjust tones, recovery speed, discrimination, and ferrous response as you become familiar with the detector.
Order your Minelab Manticore from Big Boys Hobbies and receive:
- Free shipping within the eligible shipping area
- No sales tax outside Oklahoma
- Free lifetime product support directly from Bart
- A genuine U.S. Minelab detector from an authorized dealer
- Applicable Minelab manufacturer-warranty coverage
- A free BBH accessory bundle with either regularly priced Manticore package
Jump to: Package Choices | Free BBH Bundle | Ultimate Bundle | Features | Search Modes | Package Contents | Coils | Military Discount | FAQs
Choose Your Minelab Manticore Package
Big Boys Hobbies offers two regularly priced Manticore packages plus a separate military-discount option. Choose the standard $1,499 package if you want the Manticore and our free practical accessory bundle. Choose the $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle if you want Minelab’s M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer, and detector backpack together.
| Package | Price | Additional Equipment | Free BBH Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manticore + Free BBH Bundle | $1,499 | Standard Manticore package with M11 coil and ML 105 wireless headphones | Included |
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Manticore Ultimate Factory Bundle Minelab part #3228-1008 |
$1,899 | Adds the M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer and Minelab backpack | Included |
| Military Discount — No Bundle | $1,274.15 | Standard Manticore package at the qualifying military price | Not included |
Free Big Boys Hobbies Manticore Bundle
Both regularly priced Manticore choices include practical, recognizable metal-detecting equipment from Big Boys Hobbies at no additional charge. We include useful Minelab and Lesche products instead of miscellaneous generic accessories carrying our logo.
- Minelab padded metal detector carry bag – approximately a $60 value
- Minelab finds pouch – approximately a $20 value
- Lesche hand digger – approximately a $36 value
- Manticore Handbook by Andy Sabisch – a helpful reference for understanding the programs, controls, and adjustments
- Free lifetime product support directly from Bart
The Lesche may be replaced with a comparable high-quality hand digger if inventory changes. The military-discount option does not include the BBH Bundle under Minelab program rules.
Minelab Manticore Ultimate Bundle — Best Complete Package
If you want the Manticore with the M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer, and Minelab backpack, the official Minelab Ultimate Factory Bundle is the strongest complete-package value on this page.
Selecting the same primary Minelab products individually through the available accessory options would total approximately $2,048. The official factory package includes everything for $1,899, providing approximately $149 in package savings before counting the additional free BBH accessories.
What Comes With the $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle?
- Minelab Manticore metal detector
- M11 11-inch round Double-D search coil
- ML 105 low-latency wireless headphones and storage case
- M9 9-inch round Double-D search coil
- Minelab PRO-FIND 40 waterproof pinpointer
- Minelab metal detector backpack
- Standard Manticore charging cables and accessories
- Complete free Big Boys Hobbies accessory bundle
Free BBH Accessories Added to the Ultimate Bundle
- Minelab padded metal detector carry bag
- Minelab finds pouch
- Lesche hand digger
- Manticore handbook by Andy Sabisch
- Free lifetime product support directly from Bart
The Minelab backpack and BBH padded carry bag are different products. The backpack is designed to organize your detector, coils, and accessories and carry them on your back. The padded detector bag provides another convenient way to store and transport the detector.
Why the Ultimate Bundle Makes Sense
The Ultimate Bundle saves approximately $149 compared with selecting the same main Minelab products individually. Big Boys Hobbies then adds our free accessory bundle on top of the official factory package, giving you a complete two-coil Manticore setup with a waterproof pinpointer, backpack, padded carry bag and recovery equipment.
Who should choose the Ultimate Bundle? It is the best choice for someone who wants the M9 coil, needs a quality waterproof pinpointer and wants the Minelab backpack. If you already own some of this equipment, the customizable $1,499 Manticore package will probably make more sense.
Order Your Manticore With Confidence
- Authorized Minelab dealer: Receive genuine U.S. Minelab equipment and applicable factory-warranty coverage.
- Direct support from Bart: Get help before and after your purchase without going through a large call center.
- Free lifetime support: Contact me for help with assembly, software updates, settings, coils, and accessories.
- Useful BBH accessories: Receive recognizable Minelab and Lesche equipment instead of miscellaneous generic filler.
- Free shipping: Qualifying Manticore packages ship free within the eligible shipping area.
- No sales tax outside Oklahoma: Big Boys Hobbies does not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside Oklahoma.
What Makes the Minelab Manticore Different?
Multi-IQ+ Technology
The Manticore analyzes multiple frequencies simultaneously, allowing one detector to work effectively across inland soil, wet salt sand, and other changing conditions.
2D Target ID Map
The color screen plots conductive and ferrous target characteristics. You can consider the target trace, numerical Target ID, and audio response together before deciding whether to dig.
Adjustable Ferrous Limits
Upper and Lower Ferrous Limits provide additional control over how difficult iron and mixed targets are classified and reported.
Recovery Speed From 0–8
Use faster recovery in dense trash to help separate nearby targets, or slower recovery when searching for deeper, isolated targets under suitable conditions.
Flexible Audio Controls
Choose from 1, 2, or 5 tones, regional All Tones options, or continuous-pitch audio. Volume and ferrous audio settings can also be adjusted for your hearing and hunting style.
Waterproof Carbon-Fiber Construction
The Manticore is rated IP68 waterproof to 5 meters or approximately 16 feet when assembled and used according to Minelab’s instructions. Its three-piece carbon-fiber shaft collapses to approximately 24.8 inches for transportation.
About Minelab’s power claim: Minelab describes Multi-IQ+ as delivering up to 50% more power than the Equinox series. More transmit power does not guarantee 50% more depth on every target. Actual depth depends on target size, orientation, ground conditions, mineralization, electrical interference, coil selection, and detector settings.
Where the Minelab Manticore Excels
Trashy Parks
Fast target response and the 2D display provide additional information when coins and jewelry are surrounded by pull tabs, bottle caps and other modern trash.
Old Home Sites
Adjustable Ferrous Limits and detailed audio help evaluate nonferrous targets mixed with nails and deteriorating iron.
Farm Fields and Relic Sites
The standard M11 coil provides a practical balance of ground coverage and target separation. The M9 coil included with the Ultimate Bundle provides additional maneuverability in tighter or more target-dense areas.
Saltwater Beaches
Four Beach modes cover dry sand, wet salt sand, surf, and conductive seawater conditions.
Shallow-Water Hunting
The Manticore can be submerged to 5 meters or approximately 16 feet when assembled and used according to Minelab’s waterproofing instructions.
Natural Gold Prospecting
Goldfield General provides sensitive continuous-pitch audio for locating small natural gold in suitable ground.
Ten Manticore Search Modes
The Manticore includes five All-Terrain modes, four Beach modes and one Goldfield mode. These factory programs provide useful starting points that can be adjusted for your sites and preferences.
| Search Mode | Designed For |
|---|---|
| All-Terrain General | General coin, jewelry, and relic hunting across varied inland locations |
| All-Terrain Fast | Closely spaced targets and locations containing heavier concentrations of trash |
| All-Terrain High Conductors | Higher-conductive targets, including silver and copper coins |
| All-Terrain Low Conductors | Thin or lower-conductive targets, including some small jewelry |
| All-Terrain Trash Reject | Difficult sites where stronger ferrous rejection is useful |
| Beach General | General detecting on dry or wet beach sand |
| Beach Low Conductors | Smaller and thinner low-conductive beach targets |
| Beach Deep | Searching for deeper low-conductive targets in suitable beach conditions |
| Beach Surf & Seawater | Surf, saltwater and other difficult conductive beach conditions |
| Goldfield General | Small natural gold in benign to moderately mineralized ground |
What Comes With the Standard Minelab Manticore?
- Minelab Manticore Multi-IQ+ metal detector
- M11 11-inch round Double-D search coil
- M11 search-coil skidplate
- ML 105 low-latency wireless headphones
- ML 105 headphone storage case
- Headphone audio and charging cables
- Magnetic USB detector charging cable
- Five screen protectors
- Getting Started Guide
The $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle includes the complete standard Manticore package and adds the M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40, and Minelab backpack.
Minelab Manticore Specifications
| Detection Technology | Multi-IQ+ simultaneous multi-frequency with selectable single frequencies |
| Search Modes | Five All-Terrain, four Beach and one Goldfield mode |
| Recovery Speed | Adjustable from 0–8 |
| Standard Search Coil | M11 11-inch round Double-D |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 to 5 meters or approximately 16 feet |
| Approximate Weight | 1.3 kg or 2.9 pounds with M11 coil installed |
| Collapsed Length | 63 cm or approximately 24.8 inches |
| Shaft | Three-piece collapsible carbon-fiber shaft |
| Included Headphones | ML 105 over-ear low-latency wireless headphones |
| Typical Battery Runtime | Approximately 10 hours from a full charge |
| Display | Color LCD with numerical Target ID and 2D Target ID Map |
| Software | Upgradeable through a compatible USB connection |
Warranty: Your Manticore is covered by the applicable Minelab manufacturer warranty. Refer to Minelab’s current U.S. warranty terms for complete coverage information and exclusions.
Choose the Right Minelab Manticore Coil
M8 8 × 5-Inch Elliptical Coil
The smallest Manticore coil is useful around playground equipment, brush, rocks, and dense concentrations of targets where precise coil placement matters.
M9 9-Inch Round Coil
The M9 is a maneuverable everyday coil for customers who want less size and weight than the M11 without moving all the way down to the narrow M8. It is included with the $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle.
M11 11-Inch Round Coil
The M11 is included with every Manticore package and provides a practical balance of ground coverage, target separation, and maneuverability for parks, farm fields, and beaches.
M15 15 × 13-Inch Elliptical Coil
The M15 covers more ground in open fields and on beaches. Its larger size is most useful where obstacles and heavy concentrations of closely spaced targets are limited.
Minelab Military and Veteran Discount
Qualified current military members, former service members, and veterans can select the Military Discount — No Bundle option before adding the Manticore to the cart.
- The military price is $1,274.15.
- The discounted option includes the standard Manticore package.
- The free BBH Bundle is not included with military pricing.
- The $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle is a separate regularly priced package.
- Qualifying documentation must be received before the detector can ship.
- Military pricing cannot be combined with another promotional discount.
View the complete Minelab military-discount requirements or call Bart at 405-206-9010 for assistance.
Minelab Manticore Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the $1,499 and $1,899 Manticore packages?
The $1,499 package includes the standard Manticore with its M11 coil and ML 105 wireless headphones, plus the free BBH accessory bundle. The $1,899 Ultimate Factory Bundle adds the M9 coil, PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer, and Minelab backpack while also including the free BBH Bundle.
How much does the Manticore Ultimate Bundle save?
Selecting the same main Minelab equipment individually would total approximately $2,048. The official Ultimate Factory Bundle is $1,899, providing approximately $149 in package savings before counting the additional BBH accessories.
Are the Minelab backpack and padded detector carry bag the same thing?
No. The backpack is worn on your back and is designed to organize the detector, coils, and accessories. The padded detector bag is a separate traditional carrying case. The $1,899 Ultimate package includes both.
Does the Ultimate Bundle include two search coils?
Yes. It includes the standard M11 11-inch coil and the additional M9 9-inch round coil.
Does the Ultimate Bundle include a pinpointer?
Yes. The official Ultimate Factory Bundle includes the waterproof Minelab PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer.
Can I add individual accessories to the $1,499 package?
Yes. Select the standard $1,499 Manticore package and use the accessory options to add only the coil, pinpointer, or other equipment you want.
Does the military-discount Manticore include the BBH or Ultimate Bundle?
No. The military-discount option is a separate no-bundle choice. It includes the standard Manticore package but does not include the additional BBH accessories or Ultimate Bundle equipment.
Is the Manticore difficult to learn?
You can begin with one of the factory search modes and make only basic adjustments. As you become familiar with the detector, you can learn the 2D display, audio options, and Ferrous Limits. Free lifetime support from Big Boys Hobbies is included if you need help.
Is the Minelab Manticore waterproof?
Yes. Minelab rates the Manticore as IP68 waterproof to 5 meters or approximately 16 feet when assembled and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Are the included ML 105 wireless headphones waterproof?
No. The detector and compatible Manticore coils are waterproof, but the included ML 105 wireless headphones are not. Compatible waterproof headphones are required for underwater audio.
Can the Manticore be used on a saltwater beach?
Yes. It includes Beach General, Beach Low Conductors, Beach Deep, and Beach Surf & Seawater modes for dry sand, wet salt sand, surf, and conductive saltwater conditions.
Does the 2D Target ID Map identify exactly what is underground?
No metal detector can identify every buried object with certainty. The 2D map provides additional ferrous and conductive information that should be considered together with the numerical Target ID, target trace, audio, and signal consistency.
How long does the Manticore battery last?
Minelab lists a typical runtime of approximately 10 hours from a full charge. Runtime can vary with screen brightness, flashlight use, wireless audio, vibration, and other operating conditions.
Can I use a USB power bank with the Manticore?
Yes. The Manticore can be powered by a compatible 5-volt USB power bank. Never use the detector underwater while it is connected to an external power source.
Does the Manticore include wireless headphones?
Yes. The standard U.S. Manticore package includes ML 105 over-ear low-latency wireless headphones and their protective storage case.
Can the Manticore software be updated?
Yes. The detector is software-upgradeable through a compatible USB connection. Follow Minelab’s official instructions when installing an update.
Order Your Minelab Manticore From Big Boys Hobbies
Choose your preferred Manticore package above and order securely online. Carefully review the included equipment before selecting an additional coil, pinpointer, or backpack.
If you want fewer accessories, need a different combination, or want help deciding between the $1,499 package and $1,899 Ultimate Bundle, contact Bart Davis directly before ordering.
Call or text: 405-206-9010
Email: bart@bigboyshobbies.net
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