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Quick answer:  Power it on over ground, select a search mode, increase sensitivity to the highest stable setting before it chatters, set the discrimination to reject garbage but accept coins and jewellery, then ground balance to the soil. Test with...

April 30, 2025 – XP Metal Detectors has officially unveiled the all-new HF2 elliptical high-frequency coil for the Deus II series, setting a new benchmark in precision metal detecting. Engineered with XP’s signature innovation and field-tested durability, the HF2 is...

Quick Answer: Best metal detector pinpointer under $100 is the Nokta Waterproof Pinpointer. It’s fully waterproof, has adjustable sensitivity, audio/vibration alerts and includes accessories. For beginners, the Bounty Hunter Pinpointer is the easiest and most affordable pinpointer. You don’t need...

Quick Answer: The difference between Minelab Pro Find 35 and 40 is that the Pro Find 40 detects about 10% deeper and includes Rapid Re-Tune for fast ground adjustment. The Pro Find 35 is cheaper but lacks Rapid Re-Tune. Both...

Quick Answer: Low tones and VDI under 20 mean junk, 30–60 suggest aluminum or tabs, 70–90 indicate coins or jewelry. Loud tones = shallow targets. Use headphones for clarity, set discrimination to skip trash, adjust sensitivity for depth, and dig...

If you're looking for a powerful, waterproof, and all-terrain metal detector, the Minelab Equinox series is hard to beat. But with the Equinox 700, 800, and 900 all offering top-tier performance, choosing the right one can be tricky. That’s where...

Looking for the most advanced metal detector Minelab has ever made? Meet the Minelab Manticore. Built with cutting-edge Multi-IQ+ tech, this detector is all about power, speed, and accuracy. Whether you're searching beaches, fields, or gold-rich ground, the Manticore takes...

Choosing between the Minelab Vanquish 440 and 540? Both are popular choices in the Vanquish series. But which one metal detector fits your needs best? Let’s break it down. Quick Comparison The Vanquish 440 is great for beginners. The 540...

Quick Answer: The 10 most common beginner metal detecting mistakes are: Not researching permission or locations Choosing the wrong detector Skipping the user manual Not practicing at home Swinging too fast or too high Ignoring ground balance Avoiding “junk” signals...