I find that most detectorists' biggest concern is getting the most depth from their metal detector. I see detectorists almost continually posting on social media, "how deep with X metal detector go." If a poll were taken, you would find it is probably one of the biggest concerns amongst most detectorists, and it is the question I get asked the most, especially from detectorist … [Read more...] about Learn How to Get Deeper with Your Metal Detector
Metal Detecting Tips
Metal detecting tips and techniques that will help you find coins, relics and precious metals. Learn how to find places to detect, what kind of detectors to use for specific soil conditions and how to clean your finds.
Understanding Concentric Metal Detector Coils
Although I understand the basic concept of how a Metal Detector and Coils work I will be the first to admit my knowledge on the intricate workings are lost on me. I’m not one who can start talking intelligently on the circuits, boards, capacitors, Coil windings etc that make up a Metal Detector but what I can do is share my experience through thousands of hours of experience on … [Read more...] about Understanding Concentric Metal Detector Coils
Tips for Metal Detecting Farm Fields
As most know relic hunting in farm fields is absolutely my favorite thing to do. I don’t just randomly get permission for a farm field and take off walking and swinging my metal detector. I research and find where old houses were that have (preferably) been gone for one reason or another before modern electric and plumbing. If you search our website you will find articles on … [Read more...] about Tips for Metal Detecting Farm Fields
Is Your Metal Detector Giving False Signals?
False signals can really be aggravating at the very least and worse, can end the adventure. Today's metal detectors are much easier to operate than the older ones, not a lot you can get wrong but it can still happen. If you’re detector isn’t running normal, giving false signals, extra chatty or running erratic, here are some things that might rectify the issue. If you’re … [Read more...] about Is Your Metal Detector Giving False Signals?
Where to Look for Coins Metal Detecting
For this article I am going to keep it to metal detecting clad (non-silver, modern) coins. I have met a handful of people in this hobby who enjoy finding clad coins, it never gets old to them. Myself on the other hand I got into this hobby in search of history, the older the better. Digging clad coins just doesn’t hold my attention. Hunting specifically for modern coins is a … [Read more...] about Where to Look for Coins Metal Detecting