Metal Detecting VDI’s: Nokta The Legend and Garrett ACE Apex VDI Values

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…

Metal Detecting: The Top 10 Frustrations of the Hobby

Metal Detecting: The Top 10 Frustrations of the Hobby

Metal detecting is a fantastic hobby to take part in. It has therapeutic values that benefit both the body and mind. No hobby is without some frustration though and that is a reality detectorists know all too well.  I ran a few polls to see what feedback I could get from fellow dirt fishing enthusiasts….

Metal Detecting Ammunition: Identify and Determine the Age With Help From Aquachigger

Metal Detecting Ammunition: Identify and Determine the Age With Help From Aquachigger

No matter where you metal detect you are likely to unearth an old bullet or casing. From shotgun headstamps to Civil War Minie Balls, there are ways to help identify the ammunition in question.  Thankfully, I’ve been able to get some insight from Aquachigger who has agreed to share some of his knowledge.  In this…

Tips and Tricks for Advanced Metal Detecting with the Garrett ACE 400

Tips and Tricks for Advanced Metal Detecting with the Garrett ACE 400

Having used the Garrett ACE 400 metal detector for a few years now alongside my ACE Apex, I have gained a better understanding of the metal detector that is considered a beginner to intermediate-level machine.  I have uncovered some incredible relics and coins other metal detectors have missed and gained a deep understanding of how…

Garrett ACE Apex: Not Just for Beginner Metal Detecting

Garrett ACE Apex: Not Just for Beginner Metal Detecting

There are many in the world of metal detecting who agree the Garrett ACE Apex is a great machine for detectorists of all levels.  That is an incredibly important feature for a good metal detector to offer. The ACE Apex is a versatile machine for hobbyists who want to give detecting a try and are…

How to Find the History of Property for Better Metal Detecting 

How to Find the History of Property for Better Metal Detecting 

If there is one topic I see more often than not in metal detecting forums and on social media outlets, it is from new detectorists wondering how they can research a property they will be metal detecting. How to learn more about a property you’re metal detecting, how to find who the owners of a…