3 Beginner Metal Detecting Mistakes You Must Avoid!

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DCM Detects

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@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Do not forget to grab the bonus at the end of the video! It's a great resource for beginners!

@PhilipBailey-cl9qi Ай бұрын

That finders list is awesome. I made the same mistakes. Got frustrated. But after I sat down and read the manual, bingo ! Made a test garden out of toasted coins off of ebay. Went to the pawn shop got a cheap gold ring and buried the items with nails and pull tabs. That really helped. Thank you for posting this! Philip- Ohio

@dcmdetects Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback on the list and thanks for downloading it. It's a great idea to make yourself a test garden. It helps, for sure. Continue practicing in your yard, find relatives or friends who will let you go in their yard, etc. Some of them may get hooked too, haha! Drop in the comments which detector you are using, I'd like to know. Thanks for watching!

@Show-methemetal 2 ай бұрын

Great video, wise advice. I just bought a brand new Xterra Pro and got sick before I could even get out and use it so I've spent the last month and a half watching KZbin videos learning how to use my machine and watching videos like yours trying to absorb as much information as I can just within the last few days I've been able to get out in my yard and find some different things. Once again great video thank you so much for the info

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

The Xterra Pro is a solid machine, regardless of what you may hear. With ANY machine it's how much you put into learning it, if you put the hours in you will be rewarded. Using your yard as a learning ground is great, it will start to "click" as you find more things and learn what the machine is telling you. I really appreciate your watching and your comment. Thank you!

@relicrat 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff. I completely agree. Thanks for sharing!!!

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@relicrat thank you for watching!

@crowfoote Ай бұрын

Really well done video. Thanks for the for the insights and common sense approach to this great hobby.

@dcmdetects Ай бұрын

I appreciate your thoughtful comment and also for watching the video. Thank you!

@davidallison2112 2 ай бұрын

You speak the truth! I would add one more to your fine list: Hunt with a buddy. Having a buddy along will dramatically increase the fun of hunting and help you persist at wading through all the trash and hard ground.

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right! Having a buddy along helps a lot. That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing that in the comments.

@DavidCurtis-ec9do 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and watching!

@mjrippe Ай бұрын

Truth all the way through! My first time detecting near my Dad's house, I found a 1919 wheat penny and a three ring minnie ball (bullet circa 1860s) The next visit I found a beautiful condition Matron Head large cent. Third time we dug foil, nails, and barbed wire. Can't wait to see what the fourth visit might hold!

@dcmdetects Ай бұрын

@@mjrippe Those are some pretty awesome finds, congratulations! Thanks for watching!

@mjrippe Ай бұрын

@@dcmdetects I wasn't posting to brag. Actually there was another visit where I just had no signals, even though there were stone walls all around. The point is, trash or treasure you have to keep at it! 😄

@dcmdetects Ай бұрын

@@mjrippe that’s right! I didn’t take your post as bragging at all. We all have good days and bad days metal detecting. We love talking about the good finds!

@Highplainsprospectors 2 ай бұрын

Good video with great advice. Patience and persistence is necessary for long term success for sure. Most people that get into this don't realize that it takes a lot of swinging to get good and learn how to find the great sites and targets. Subbed ya!

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@Highplainsprospectors Absolutely, I think that many give up before they get better. It’s a great hobby and I hope people get something out of this video. Thanks so much for the comment and watching! I appreciate it!

@DetectDigSmileShorts 2 ай бұрын

Great info for anyone starting out. XP Deus 2 took me a long time.

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! There is definitely A lot to learn with the Deus 2, If I can learn it anyone can. 😆

@Texasdirtfisher 2 ай бұрын

Great info! Thanks for the list!

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

You bet! Hope it’s helpful for you!

@TheKeyDateKid 2 ай бұрын

Great tips. I really appreciate all of your support! 😃 I think beginners need to know that even if you're the last person that will ever be there, fill in your holes. If you dig in grass, don't fully detach the plug. It needs to stay connected to the rest of the root system or it will likely die.

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Great points and advice on plugs! Thanks for the great comment! Your shovels are awesome!

@digginggopher 2 ай бұрын

The last thing is highly debated, I dig full circular plugs with my shovel, and they do alright, I try not to dig in dry soil though, with my hand digger i dig horse-shoe plugs, not because I'm afraid of it drying out, but because I'm afraid of the mower sucking it up

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@digginggopher great points!

@TheKeyDateKid 2 ай бұрын

@digginggopher it matters where you dig. Some might survive where the soil is very damp. I'd be happy to provide you with specific newspaper articles picturing fully cut dead plugs, being the reason why metal detecting and digging in local parks is prohibited. Keep the root system attached. I know it's more difficult determining if the target is in the hole or plug but with practice you'll get just as fast.

@osieljuts Ай бұрын

Hi I just started metal detecting and watching you.i have same detector I never got those directions? We're in the world did you get those I was trying to copy but you were moving it to fast,I found a wheat penny 1930 by an old closed down church by my house in Missouri in the country Joe from mo If you can plz help that would be great thx

@dcmdetects Ай бұрын

The instruction manual for the XTerra Pro is available online they don’t print it- here is the link - www.minelab.com/__files/f/498603/4901-0420-2_XTP_Inst%20Manual_WEB_EN.pdf

@osieljuts Ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much

@dcmdetects 29 күн бұрын

@@osieljuts you're welcome!

@smeeglesapprentice1468 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous video and very timely!

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@dinodasbunce6224 2 ай бұрын

Nice video. I started detecting in 1971 with a Jetco detector, don't remember the model, but it was very basic. I lived in SC from 1998 to 2002 and found some very nice items detecting there. I don't pursue the hobby any more. After living and detecting in Europe finding a coin from 1800s here in the US after finding Roman coins just doesn't have the same thrill. But those of you just starting out, keep it up, there is no telling what your next signal might reveal.

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

I have heard others say the same after detecting in Europe, age-wise, what we find here in the US does not compare. Thank you for watching!

@BruceGordon925 2 ай бұрын

I have been at it for 43 years, I seed for the beginners, I keep a pocket full of Zinc pennies I toss out for them to find. So many have a problem with pin pointing so I tell them to use a bigger shovel and dig bigger holes. If you hack coins up, Dig bigger holes. Hunt at night where people don't see you as often. Don't buy cheaper machines, The more you pay the better finds you will make. Find ways to clean your coins, fine wire brushes work great. That park you drive by everyday, No one's detected it in the last 50 years. Remember to leave pennies behind for the next "Treasure Hunter"

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@BruceGordon925 great advice! Thank you so much for the comment!

@jackfellmyjr5035 2 ай бұрын

great video

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hopefully this information is helpful.

@sabertoothanimations2912 2 ай бұрын

Hey if anyone is throwin out Good detectors, send them to me, i'm a Beginner i can use them and learn lol all seriousness though man thanks for the tips, I was given an old Bounty Hunter pioneer 202 a long time back, haven't had the time nor the patients to appreciate it tell late, so will be trying it again here soon

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@sabertoothanimations2912 it’s like a lot of things, practice allows you to get better. The detector is just a tool. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment!

@sabertoothanimations2912 2 ай бұрын

@@dcmdetects Indeed it is, i'll keep tryin. and my pleasure man, thanks for makin them

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

@@sabertoothanimations2912 thanks again!

@mikegass3796 2 ай бұрын

Slow down & take your time. Why race by a possible target to get to " better" spot? Ive seen it happen. My buddy with a Minelab equinox 900 took off randomly swinging with no pattern established. His buddy came up behind with a 150.00$ Chinese finder & found an old ax head.

@dcmdetects 2 ай бұрын

Great point! We aren't running a race out there. At least I'm not. Having a plan and searching with focus pays off for sure. Thanks for the comment!