Makro Racer 2 Metal Detector In Depth Testing and Review

Makro Racer 2 in depth test
Check my videos on the below detectors I've tested in order of most points scored
in my extensive test bed. 66 points maximum
30 targets total
Up to 6 points are also given for ease of use and overall weight, balance
Tesoro Tejon 58 out of 66
Nokta Fors Core = 57 out of 66
Tesoro Lobo Supertraq 51 out of 66
Tesoro Vaquero = 50 out of 66
Makro Racer 2 = 47 out of 66
Fisher F19 = 44 out of 66
Garrett AT Pro = 38 out of 66
Tesoro Cibola= 36 out of 66
Bounty Hunter JR = 35 out of 66
Fisher F44 = 34 out of 66 points
Garrett Ace 350 = 33 out of 66
Teknetics Delta 4000 = 32 out of 66
Bounty Hunter Fortune Hunter = 29 out of 66
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV = 29 out of 66
Garrett Ace 150 = 28 out of 66
Minelab Go Find 60 = 28 out of 66
Garrett Grand master Hunter II = 20 out of 66

[stoof]

I've noticed that with both my Nokta relic and my racer2, on some of those deeper targets if you go faster on your sweeps it will register a bit better without so much grunt with it on DI3 not sure if it has to do with the size of the snapshots or what but unlike my Tesoros, slowing down the sweep hurts more than helps.
give it a try, can't hurt.
love my Nokta, makro and Tesoros.
thanks for the video. best test bed on YouTube.

[toddclarke]

Everytime you change to a different mode you should always ground balance again for that mode. So important. To get good depth with the racer 1 or 2 you need your gain as high as possible. Swing speed makes a massive difference by the way as well. Any detector will work well when used properly.

[halflife]

Great video! One piece of advice, try 2 tone mode instead of 3 tone mode for more depth. Also, in deep mode you MUST swing the coil extremely slowly as per the manual. I read the main Makro support dealer mention this on the treasurehunter forums. I can't recall what he said for depth increase, but I thought it was 1" in 2 tone mode over 3 tone mode. I've got a Racer 2 on the way! Can't wait! :) Was set to buy the F75 (non SE/LTD) for Fisher's anniversary price of $599, but this smokes that machine in most areas (remember, I'm talking the NON deep mode, slower processor F75 non SE/LTD). The Racer 2 really especially shines when it comes to actually DIGGING a signal, especially when next to iron. It might be our soil here, but many guys have found the same. They can actually HEAR the coin next to the iron as a dig-gable signal (even if no VID comes up), while with the F75, T2, etc. you can't get a strong enough tone from the coin to tell that one is actually there, and it ends up being left in the ground. The direct audio stream of the Racer 2/CoRe is vastly superior to the having to process individual hits like the F75/T2 do in this regard. Several other good youtube videos demonstrate this nicely and are worth checking out. Thanks again!

[JulioRad]

Very unusual as its performance is supposed to be better than the Fors Core. I think you had to turn down the Iron Volume quite a bit more and get used to the sound nuances as the iron volume adds additional sound information which differs from what you are used to with the Fors, they also like quick swings for depth. Also 3 tone tops out at about 13" max on a nickel sized object (AIR), it isn't the most sensitive by far on the Racer 2. I have a Nokta Fors Core, but I'm waiting on the Impact. Thanks for the video Scannerguy.

[g.fortin]

Says right in the manual that two-tone is a deeper mode so why use three tone ? I think you should have tested in two tone mode. Just my .02

[stoof]

Man I really wanted to see the first relic in these tests. I still have mine but considering they don't make it anymore I'm not sure if sending it to you for testing will make sense

[martelnews]

Great video ! Looks like the Tejon is still King

[ThaCurbdog]

Where the R2 shines, is the 5" sniper in trash. I had a friend that never took it off the machine!

[Sapper]

Are your coins in the US copper cored? I had a Fors Core and a Gold+, l run a test using a cut quarter hammered silver coin and Roman minim ( a tiny bronze coin), in tubs of contaminated soil from a Roman villa site. The Racer 1 and 2 find them very easily, the Noktas both could`nt pull them at all, and l tried all settings. l have found with the R2 l had to put the tone break on zero for both coins, this is in 2 tone.The Tejon on British soils is poor also.You tried lowering or adjusting the tone break? I think my R2 set up my way would pull most, if not all, on your test bed.

[kernowbeeper]

It may have hit some of those deep targets but the tone and Id numbers would mean I wouldn't have dug them. Great video!

[Billyboy]

I almost grabbed one of these instead of my fors, glad I made the right choice. Great video as always!!! I got one for your bed, a recon pro. I'm curious to see how it would do. Not well I'm thinking loI but I only use it to shoot nuggets and she's fine at that. But ya I wouldn't mind lending it your way to see how it gos...

[infodetect]

Que tipo de solo é esse seria terra com óxido de ferro?

[DIYPV]

The race 2 showed up today didn't even open it and sent it back. I have a teknetics T2 that works the same or better

[silvershark]

Do more detector reveiws ! Could careless about flashlights

[EricK-tozi]

For the small target test do you give a point for hitting all 3 targets? What is the benefit of hitting targets that small. I understand the grains of gold, but not the copper. I can tell you when I get this great signal and I pull out a tiny aluminum screw fragment, I'm quite disappointed. I'd take away a point if it hits the tiniest copper test..Owning a Tejon (which to me is the boss of tiny targets), I was afraid to see this video come out. Great to see it didn't beat the Vaquero!

[masitaatisam]

hello scannerguy
great videoas always very very tranquil and clear .like youre honesty man.
thank you for all your work.
cheers from eastern europe

[ConeyIsland]

what is your top rated lightweight relic detector?....Im lookin to buy thanx

[charlescadrin]

I love watching your test videos. The Racer 2 was on my list to replace the Fors Core but I may put that on hold and wait for the Nokta Impact sometime this year. I also have an AT Pro. Why did you chose the Fors Core over the AT Pro?

[gregarusbiloxicus]

Hit that test bed in 2 tone and the score will go up.

[JonR]

Cable is way too loose near the coil. You should tighten it up and increase sweep speed and repost new video. Love the videos