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Category: Choosing a Metal Detector

link to What’s the Difference Between Metal Detector Coils?

What’s the Difference Between Metal Detector Coils?

Metal detectors usually come with one coil, essentially a mid-range diameter, "all-purpose" size of about 8 inches in diameter. There are good reasons to get yourself another coil or two with...

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Pinpointer Metal Detectors

Pinpointer metal detectors are handheld devices that really up your game and save you both time and energy. Most metal detectorists would agree that you should have one in your arsenal (though not an...

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The Complete Guide to Beach Metal Detecting

Beach metal detecting is relaxing, rewarding, and requires a slightly different plan of attack than land metal detecting. This guide will prepare you for your day at the beach. Beach metal...

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Top 4 Best Metal Detectors for Beginners

Metal detecting is a fun, rewarding hobby. Why not start out right with one of the best metal detectors for beginners? Here are my recommendations. The top four metal detectors I recommend have...

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The Difference Between PI and VLF Detectors

There are two major types of metal detector sensing technologies. VLF and PI. Here are the differences, along with their pros and cons. VLF stands for very low frequency and PI stands for pulse...

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How to Choose the Best Metal Detector Headphones

Metal detecting without headphones can lead to missed targets. You don't need top-of-the-line, but choosing the best metal detector headphones is pretty easy if you know what to look for. The best...

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Hi, my name is Mike. I have an old, reliable Bounty Hunter 840 that I started metal detecting with during the '80s. I learned a lot back then and even though I took a break from it for a while, I recently jumped back in. Now, I'm researching new products, meeting new detectorists, and sharing what I know with anyone who's interested in metal detectors. Welcome. Let's start digging!
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