Minelab Manticore High Power Metal Detector with PRO-FIND 40 Pinpointer and Backpack

The Minelab Manticore is a simultaneous multi-frequency metal detector that transmits 50% more power than the Equinox series through its Multi-IQ+ engine, built for detectorists who hunt mineralized ground, saltwater beaches, and iron-dense sites where single-frequency machines lose targets. This bundle pairs the Manticore control box and M11 11-inch waterproof coil with Minelab's PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer and a dedicated backpack for transporting the full rig. The detector's 2D Target ID map displays 100 Target ID resolution across ferrous and conductive axes, so you see combination targets (part-ferrous, part-conductive) that would read as a single blurred ID on a 1D scale. We've run the Manticore in Arizona caliche, Virginia red clay, and New England iron patches; the enhanced discrimination and customizable Ferrous Limits let you classify complex ferrous trash as reject and unmask good targets sitting an inch away from nails.

What's Included with the Minelab Manticore Bundle

• Minelab Manticore High Power metal detector with M11 11-inch round Double-D coil and skidplate (waterproof to 16 feet)
• Minelab PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer with holster and lanyard
• Minelab backpack (durable transport solution for detector, coils, and accessories)
• Low latency wireless headphones with carry case
• Wireless headphone accessories: audio cable and charging cable
• Magnetic USB charge cable
• Five screen protectors
• Getting Started Guide

Multi-IQ+ Performance in Wet Salt and Mineralized Ground

The Manticore's Multi-IQ+ engine is a revamped version of Minelab's original simultaneous multi-frequency technology. It transmits more power through the coil at a wider range of operating frequencies than the Equinox platform, which lights up deeper targets and stabilizes Target ID in ground that shifts between dry sand, wet sand, and saltwater on a single hunt. The signal processing delivers improved target separation, so you recover coins and jewelry masked by ferrous trash in tot lots, old fairgrounds, and iron-choked homesteads. We've hunted the Manticore on mineralized volcanic soil in the Southwest and wet saltwater beaches on the Atlantic coast; the boosted EMI immunity means you can run higher sensitivity settings without the chatter that plagues single-frequency VLF machines near power lines, cell towers, or storm fronts.

Parks and Lawns

The Manticore's fast response and exceptional target separation pull coins and jewelry from grass strips, playgrounds, and picnic areas where detectorists have hunted for decades. The 2D ID map shows you when a silver dime is sitting next to a pull-tab or a bottlecap, targets that read as a single blurred ID on machines with 1D discrimination. You can edit the Ferrous Limits layer to classify combination targets (part-ferrous, part-conductive) as ferrous, so you hear less trash and spend more time digging keepers. The customizable target tones let you assign pitch and volume to five tone regions, which amplifies the high conductors (silver, clad quarters) you want to hear and suppresses the mid-conductors (aluminum, foil) that clutter urban sites.

Beach and Saltwater

The Manticore is waterproof to 16 feet with an IP68 rating, so you can hunt the surf zone, wade chest-deep channels, or dive shallow reefs for lost jewelry and coins. The Multi-IQ+ engine stabilizes Target ID in wet saltwater sand, where single-frequency machines lose depth and accuracy as ground conductivity changes with tide and wave action. The detector ships with specialized Beach Search Modes optimized for dry sand, wet sand, and surf zones; each mode adjusts ground balance, discrimination, and recovery speed for the environment. We've run the Manticore on Gulf Coast beaches and Great Lakes shorelines; the 11-inch M11 coil covers ground quickly in dry sand, and the optional M8 8x5.5-inch coil (sold separately) fits between rocks and driftwood in the surf.

Farm Fields and Old Homesteads

The Manticore's enhanced discrimination and 100 Target ID resolution pull relics, buttons, and colonial-era coins from plowed fields and homestead sites where iron nails, wire, and horseshoes outnumber good targets 50 to 1. The 2D ID map shows you when a copper coin is sitting under a nail or a silver spoon is masked by a hinge; you can adjust the Ferrous Limits to reject complex ferrous targets (bolts, washers, square nails with rust halos) and accept ferrous coins (Indian Head pennies, large cents with corrosion). The Continuous Pitch (VCO) audio with ferrous tones gives you a genuine threshold detection tone, so you hear faint whispers from deep targets that wouldn't break threshold on a binary beep machine. For detectorists who cross-shop flagship multi-frequency platforms, our metal detectors $1,000 to $3,000 collection compares the Manticore against the XP Deus II and Nokta Legend Pro.

Gold-Bearing Country

The Manticore includes a Goldfield Search Mode optimized for detecting gold nuggets in mineralized soil, hot rocks, and ironstone terrain. The Multi-IQ+ engine transmits across a wide frequency range, which improves sensitivity to small gold (sub-gram nuggets, fine chains, earring studs) compared to single-frequency VLF machines locked to 5 kHz or 10 kHz. The 2D ID map helps you separate gold targets from hot rocks and ferrous trash; gold typically reads in the low-conductive, low-ferrous quadrant, while hot rocks and ironstone read higher on the ferrous axis. We've prospected the Manticore in Arizona desert washes and California Mother Lode country; the detector's boosted EMI immunity means you can hunt near power lines, radio towers, and mining equipment without the false signals that force you to drop sensitivity on other machines.

Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Construction for Long Field Sessions

• Reduced wrist fatigue on multi-hour hunts: the Manticore weighs 2.9 pounds with the M11 coil installed, and the three-piece carbon-fiber shaft system collapses for transport in the included backpack or a vehicle trunk.
• Stable Target ID in shifting ground: Multi-IQ+ transmits more power at a wider range of frequencies than the original Multi-IQ engine, which stabilizes conductive and ferrous readings when you move from dry soil to wet sand or mineralized clay to saltwater.
• Faster target recovery in iron: the Manticore's fast response and enhanced discrimination separate coins and relics from nails, wire, and bottlecaps in trashy sites where single-frequency machines mask good targets or deliver unstable IDs.
• Customizable audio for your hunting style: assign pitch and volume to five tone regions, suppress EMI chatter, or switch to Continuous Pitch (VCO) audio with ferrous tones and a genuine threshold detection tone for faint deep targets.
• Hunt after dark with built-in lighting: the control box flashlight, backlit display with auto-adjust, and backlit keypad let you hunt evening sessions without a headlamp, and the handgrip vibration alerts you to targets when you're wearing gloves or running the detector in silent mode.

PRO-FIND 40 Pinpointer and Backpack Transport

This bundle includes Minelab's PRO-FIND 40 pinpointer, a waterproof probe with audio and vibration alerts that narrows target location in the plug after you dig. The pinpointer ships with a belt holster and lanyard for secure carry in the field. For detectorists who want to compare pinpointer options across brands and price points, our best pinpointers for metal detecting guide covers the PRO-FIND 40 alongside the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT and Nokta PulseDive.

The Minelab backpack is a durable transport solution with padded compartments for the detector, coils, headphones, and accessories. The backpack's transparent front panel displays the coil and shaft, so you can identify your gear at a glance in a vehicle or storage closet. The open bottom compartment holds the control box, battery packs, and digging tools; the padded shoulder straps and chest strap distribute weight evenly for hikes to remote sites.

Over 10 Specialized Search Modes and Custom Profiles

The Manticore delivers more than 10 factory presets including All-Terrain Search Modes for inland detecting, Beach Search Modes for dry sand, wet sand, and surf zones, and a Goldfield Search Mode for gold nuggets in mineralized soil. Each preset adjusts ground balance, discrimination, recovery speed, and audio to match the environment and target type. You can create up to ten Custom Search Modes that personalize the Manticore for your hunting style: save discrimination patterns, Ferrous Limits, tone regions, sensitivity settings, and threshold levels for specific sites or target types. The detector's built-in software upgrade capability means Minelab can push firmware updates that add new features, refine existing modes, or improve EMI rejection without requiring a hardware swap.

The Manticore's large color screen delivers an intuitive user experience with touch controls, visual Ferrous Limits overlays, and real-time 2D Target Trace visualizations. The display shows you when a target is moving across the ferrous and conductive axes as you swing the coil, which helps you separate a silver coin from a nearby nail or a gold ring from a pull-tab. The 100 Target ID resolution gives you finer discrimination than machines with 40-segment or 50-segment scales; you can reject specific ID numbers (foil at 12, bottlecaps at 18, pull-tabs at 22) and accept the rest, which reduces the number of junk digs without losing good targets that read one or two ID numbers away from trash.

Optional Coils for All Detecting Conditions

The Manticore ships with the M11 11-inch round Double-D coil, a versatile all-purpose coil for parks, fields, beaches, and gold prospecting. The M11 balances depth, ground coverage, and target separation for most hunting scenarios. Minelab offers two optional coils: the M8 8x5.5-inch elliptical Double-D for tight spaces, trashy sites, and surf-zone hunting between rocks and driftwood, and the M15 15x12-inch elliptical Double-D for maximum depth in open fields, plowed ground, and low-trash sites. All three coils are waterproof to 16 feet and compatible with the Manticore's Multi-IQ+ engine; you can swap coils in the field without recalibrating or adjusting settings. The M11 coil includes a skidplate for protection against rocks, roots, and abrasive sand.

Specifications

• Technology: Multi-IQ+ (simultaneous multi-frequency, 50% power increase over Equinox)
• Coil: M11 11-inch round Double-D with skidplate (waterproof to 16 feet)
• Target ID Resolution: 100 Target ID range with 2D ferrous and conductive axes
• Audio: 100-tone audio, customizable 5-tone regions, Continuous Pitch (VCO) with ferrous tones
• Search Modes: 10+ factory presets (All-Terrain, Beach, Goldfield) plus 10 custom profiles
• Waterproof Rating: IP68, 16 feet (5 meters)
• Weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) with M11 coil
• Shaft: Three-piece carbon-fiber, collapsible
• Display: Large color touchscreen with backlight auto-adjust
• Audio Output: Low latency wireless headphones (included), external speaker, 3.5mm wired headphone jack
• Lighting: Control box flashlight, backlit display, backlit keypad, handgrip vibration
• Warranty: Up to 3 years (Minelab global network)

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, so your Manticore ships with a genuine factory serial number and a full 3-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Minelab's specialized customer support and technical service network. Our team has run the Manticore in Arizona desert washes, Virginia farm fields, and Atlantic coast beaches; we can answer questions about coil selection, discrimination settings, and firmware updates based on real field use. Every order ships free within the continental United States, and we offer a 30-day return policy plus a price-match guarantee if you find a lower advertised price from another authorized dealer. For detectorists hunting the Minelab Manticore metal detector platform, we stock the M8 and M15 optional coils, replacement skidplates, and wireless headphone accessories for same-day shipping.