Are you itching to start a thrilling and fruitful adventure to find a valuable buried underground? Maybe a couple of gold coins or a long-lost artifact? A local beach or a historic site could hold these valuables. If you’re lucky, you may even find some valuables in your own backyard. All you need is a […]
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Minelab Excalibur II Bundle As a serious beach and underwater metal detective, you know that upkeep of gear is paramount to success. After hundreds of hours of saltwater hunting with my trusty Minelab Excalibur II (affectionately named “Ringer”), I’ve learned a thing or two regarding keeping these waterproof metal detectors in tip-top condition. Today, I’m
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Minelab Vanquish 540 I never thought I would write a letter about liking a mid-range metal detector, but here I am, three months and many hours later, ready to share my experience with the Minelab Vanquish 540. Like many people who search for metal, I was unsure about Minelab’s claims of “ultimate performance” at this
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Metal detector enthusiasts know that most metal detector treasures worth a lot of money don’t necessarily include gold. Whether you are just purchasing your first metal detector, or you have years of metal detecting experience, knowing about many valuable metal detector items that are out there for you to find will make your treasure hunting
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Minelab Equinox 800 If you are looking for a metal detector that balances everything—detecting power, versatility, technology, efficiency, ease of handling, and affordability—then the Minelab Equinox 800 can be the answer. This metal detector is recognized as the bridge between beginner and professional metal detectors, but does it live up to the hype? This Minelab
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Metal detector hobbyists have an ongoing search for America’s best metal detecting locations for unearthing buried treasures. With everything from Civil War treasures to lost treasures of America’s early years, America is rich in metal detecting options for exciting metal detecting experiences. Before starting your metal detecting journey, remember that successful metal detecting entails proper
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Metal detecting is a great hobby for anyone with some free time and a few great places to scan. If you are lucky enough for that, then there is some metal detecting etiquette that you, as a metal detecting basics beginners, need to know before you head out for your first hunt. We have this
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You can go metal detecting as soon as you buy your first metal detector. You can go whenever it suits you best early morning, before noon, afternoon, or even at night. But like everyone who’s just starting out with metal detecting, you might be wondering: What is the best time to go metal detecting? Well,
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My Experience with the KAiWEETS KGM-01 I’ve been swinging metal detectors for over a decade, so when I spotted the KAiWEETS KGM-01 for around $140, I was skeptical. A complete metal detecting kit for less than what I usually spend on a decent coil? I had to find out if this budget-friendly detector was actually
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Expert Tips for Cold Climate Treasure Hunting Metal detecting in winter throws traditional off-season thinking into a new light, offering an exciting opportunity for metal hunters. Experienced metal detectorists have confirmed that winter months have specific benefits for metal hunters who adapt techniques and brave cold temperatures. In this in-depth analysis, metal detecting techniques, winter
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