Metal Detecting and Treasure Hunting

Metal Detecting Telling the Difference Between Good and Bad Targets

 

Your metal detector says it's a good coin target. The target ID says it's a quarter and you've got a nice repeatable high tone. You just know it's going to be a quarter or other good coin...And when you dig it up and it's an old can. Sound familiar? Sure it does, it's happened to us all. Get ready to dig in because in this article we are going to tell you how to tell the difference between a good target and a bad target.

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How To Use a Metal Detector Proper Swing Technique

Swing That Metal Detector Like a Boss 

In metal detecting like golfing, correct swing technique can make or break your treasure hunting game. In this article we will discuss some of the common mistakes made by new and experienced metal detectorist alike.

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How to Cut a Plug Metal Detecting

Cutting a Plug Like a Pro

So you've found a buried metal target with your metal detector. You've pinpointed the exact location of your buried treasure and you are ready to dig it up! The only problem is you're in a nice park or yard with turf that rivals that of some of the most prestigious golf courses from around the world.

How do you get your treasure without trashing the turf? Buckle up buttercup, we are about to show you how to cut a plug like a pro!

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WHAT TO DO DURING COVID THE 6 BEST METAL DETECTORS

The COVID pandemic is in full swing and the popularity of metal detecting has exploded! Tens of thousands of people from all around the world are in search of COVID friendly activities. A hobby or something that gets them outside, provides exercise, is fun and most importantly is safe. That’s a lot of boxes to check, however metal detecting puts a check into all of those boxes, while almost guaranteeing to make you money! And for the lucky, there’s a chance to earn a whole lot of money! 

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The Benefits of Metal Detecting

Many hobbies have extra benefits that come along for the ride.  When a person goes jogging as a fitness hobby, they are getting an improved cardiovascular system, improved stamina, less chance of heart issues...etc.  They also get to enjoy the outdoors, perhaps a jogging partner to go along with them.

 

Metal detecting is no different.  In one of my earlier blogs, I mention how coin-collecting is a secondary hobby that you might not even know you liked - until you start metal detecting anyways.  They both tie into each other fairly effortlessly, it is like a marriage of hobbies almost.


Other than secondary hobbies, what are some actual benefits that come directly from metal detecting?  That is what we will be taking a look at today. Let’s get started!

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Things Nobody Told Me About Metal Detecting

We have all been there.  At some point in life, we have all wished we could go back in time to fix something stupid.  Perhaps is was something we did, perhaps something “that guy” did, or perhaps just wasted time we want back.  Either way, most people would probably like to have a do-over every now and then.

 

Why couldn't somebody have just told us not to do that?

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