Podcast Episode 2 – Minelab Equinox 900 In-Depth Review
Detector For Metal Podcast Episode #2: Minelab Gold Monster 900: A Detectorist’s In-Depth Review
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Metal Detector Reviews
Comprehensive evaluations of the latest metal detecting equipment comparing features, discrimination capabilities, and performance across various terrain and target types.
Podcast Episode 1 – Minelab Gold Monster 1000 Deep Dive
Detector For Metal Podcast Episode #1: Minelab Gold Monster 1000: A Gold Hunter’s Deep Dive.
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What is the Best Metal Detector for Finding Gold?
Minelab GPZ 7000 Ask any treasure hunter: gold nuggets are the best thing to find. No need to put hours into studying treasure history or understanding its true value, and no need to bother about laws protecting the historical item. You find it, you keep it, is the rule here. The search for gold has
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The $20 Thrift Store Discovery: Reviving a Garrett GTA 500
I came close to missing it that Tuesday afternoon. I was making my rounds of local thrift shops, when something between a pile of old board games and a rusty old treadmill caught my attention. My heart literally skipped a beat – a Garrett GTA 500 metal detector, looking curiously clean in a otherwise somewhat
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Testing the Nokta Legend and Minelab Equinox 900: A Month of Real-World Depth Testing
Nokta Legend Minelab Equinox 900 Spending countless hours in my testing garden with both the Nokta Legend and Minelab Equinox 900, I’ve uncovered some interesting differences in how these machines respond to depth. If you’re deciding between these two machines, my hands-on testing over the past month may make your decision a little easier. I’ve run both machines through a gruelingly thorough testing with a 10-inch deep Mercury dime and gold targets at a range of depths – the kind of testing that tells a detector’s real capabilities. The
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Bounty Hunter Tracker IV vs Tracker Pro – A seasoned Detectorist’s Perspective
Bounty Hunter Tracker IV Bounty Hunter Tracker Pro For a decade and a half, I’ve run metal detectors over everything from Civil War battlefields to oceanfront parks, and I’ve seen firsthand that how you choose your detector can make your search for treasure a success or a failure. Today, I’m delving deep into two ubiquitous Bounty Hunter models that have newbies scratching their heads: the trusty Tracker IV and its new age cousin, the Tracker Pro. Rolling Up Your Sleeves: Real-World Application I recall opening my first Tracker IV yesterday, or at least it feels that way. That analog dial intimidated me at first, but there’s a little bit of magic in how natural it feels with a few hours in the
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5 Best Metal Detectors for Any Budget in 2025
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 Underwater Metal Detector Repair and Upgrades: The Complete Guide
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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Three Months with the Minelab Vanquish 540: A Real Detectorist’s Review
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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Minelab Equinox 800 Review: A Top 10 Metal Detector?
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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