As a beginner metal detecting enthusiast, it's easy to get excited and want to rush out to the nearest school yard, park or beach and start digging holes all over the place. Every website that I've visited has a Metal Detecting Code of Ethics page and this blog…
The following metal detecting tips are tried and true and should be the first order of business for anyone new to the hobby of metal detecting. Applying these tips and trick will help you become better at metal detecting! Give some of them a try. We are always…
Metal detecting is a fun hobby that people have enjoyed for many years. It's a great way to explore historic sites while searching for your own treasure to unearth. Since, the technology of detectors is always advancing, it, may be difficult to find the right one. In this…
Metal detecting is a really fun hobby but it has a stigma attached to it in some manner. Most people think that it’s limited to people who are older and have a lot of time on their hands, but it can be a really fun activity for kids…
Metal detecting for coins was the first thing that led me to start detecting. I didn't know it's also called "Coin Shooting". Coin shooting is probably one of the most popular forms of metal detecting there is. Metal detecting for old American coins is by far our favorite…
Whether you're new to metal detecting or a seasoned veteran, you might be asking yourself "How do Metal Detectors Work?" We all know what a metal detector is used for. The main function of a metal detector is to detect metal! But how does it detect it? How…
Getting a suitable metal detector is important for enjoying the hobby of metal detecting in the long term. There are many models of metal detectors out there, ranging from very cheap to costing thousands of dollars. As a beginner to metal detecting, it's not advisable to buy expensive…
Whether your a beginner metal detector or a veteran, proper research is one of the most important aspects of becoming successful at metal detecting. In this section of our site we will give you the information you need to accomplish a successful research effort. Many seasoned detectorists know…
The term relic hunting can be used to describe many different activities that involve the recovery of historic objects. For our purpose we will only be covering the metal detecting aspect of the term. True relic hunters fit into a class that is much different than a coin…