Tips from Advanced Metal Detectorists to Help You Find More Relics
Below are a collection of metal detecting tips from advanced relic hunters. Metal Detecting & Soil Condition Soil conditions can really make a difference when it comes to metal detecting. In highly mineralized soil, most detectors will respond erratically, causing the detector to go unstable in some cases. When the soil is super dry or…
Metal Detecting VDI’s: Nokta The Legend and Garrett ACE Apex VDI Values
Let’s start with the big question: What is a VDI, and how does it relate to metal detectors? In simple terms, your metal detector is sending a wave of energy into the ground and when that wave hits a metal object, it will, in turn bounce the wave back to your detector, providing it’s own…
Beach Metal Detecting Tips, Interview Brian Mayer Detectorist of 48+ Years
Brian Mayer has been metal detecting for 48 years. It all started in 1975 when a friend of his, in high school, showed civil war relics they found detecting with…
Lidar Game Changing Tool for Research and Metal Detecting
How did you first get acquainted with Lidar? A friend of mine who has been metal detecting for over 50 years told me for some time, he’s been using this…
Metal Detectors: Which One Should I Buy?
If you are new to the hobby or a seasoned detectorist, then you are aware of the large number of metal detecting machines on the market. It can be incredibly…
The Revolt in the Hobby. Metal Detectorists Are Saying Enough is Enough to Bad Players
The hobby of metal detecting, or should we say the culture of metal detecting, is definitely different from other niche markets. I can contest to this, working for years in…