Founded in 2021, Focus Speed is a research-driven metal detecting publication for intermediate and advanced detectorists, archaeologists, geophysicists, and treasure hunters. We publish field-tested content on historical research methods, gear analysis, responsible recovery, and advanced detecting strategies, all supported by clear editorial standards and transparent policies.
How to Find More Rings Metal Detecting: Best Places & Tips
Looking to increase your chances of finding lost rings while metal detecting? Whether you’re a seasoned detectorist or just getting started, knowing where to detect is just as important as the gear you use. This guide reveals proven locations where rings are commonly lost and offers practical tips to help you recover them more consistently….
The History Detective Series: Part 3 – How Do You Predict Which Stopping Zones Became True Overnight Camps?
By the end of Part Two, the route should no longer look like a single unbroken line across the map. It should look divided into practical day-ending windows shaped by distance, animals, weather, terrain, water, and the purpose of the journey. That is a major step forward in this series because it changes how we…
Metal Detecting Tips
A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying Gold, Silver, Copper and Brass Finds
Simple field checks, gram-scale testing, and specific gravity for detectorists One of the first questions a new detectorist asks after recovering an unusual ring, buckle, button, coin or piece of…
When Views Become More Important Than the Hobby: Why Metal Detecting Ethics Matter
I recently watched a metal detecting video on YouTube that made me feel like there is something we, as a community, need to talk about. This isn’t about attacking a…
How Historical Travel Distances Can Reveal Forgotten Metal Detecting Sites
The History Detective Series: Part 2 – Once you accept that people usually lost meaningful objects when they stopped, the next question is unavoidable. How far could they realistically travel…
Metal Detecting Fort Worth: An Interview With Detectorist Kenny Jewell
Some of the best metal detectorists are not the people with the largest YouTube channels, the biggest social media followings, or thousands of people recognizing their names at detecting events…