Avoid these 10 Beginner Metal Detecting Mistakes!

[@Addictedtobleeps]

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[@bradfurdhateas1044]

i have been metal detecting for 3 days and yesterday i found a gold cufflink and 2 days ago i found a silver dime.

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

If you happen to have about all of the different types of metal, even the ones you do t want, I highly recommend novices to have someone put the items in small numbered paper envelopes, separate them out on the ground, ground your machine and on a note pad, once you’ve scanned them all a d written down what you think is in each one, check your note pad as you open each one. You can check your skills against the sounds and any notifications your detect gives you, if any and learn the different sounds faster that way. That’s how I learned how to use my Garrett when I was overseas in the Philippines. It was a lot of fun.

[@MikeMikeActual]

I'm brand new to the metal detecting game & I'm here just trying to soak up as much knowledge as humanly possible!!

[@Caravan_kid]

Same 😅

[@mrsmith2554]

I'm new as well this guys good tho fast becoming a fan he explains things well

[@Sheilaalien]

Samesies

[@ElectricianTS]

Rule #1: Don't give up if you wasted an afternoon only finding rubbish. Nobody continually finds cool things, no matter how expert they are. Have patience and you will be rewarded. When I hit a field for the first time, I do a quick zig-zag, just to check the signals. If I notice the ground is virgin (not a landfill...), then I start over and detectthe field in a grill mode. A few more suggestions, when you find something, always check the hole for more signals afterwards, it could be a "spill", after you found an object (coin); detect around it going in a spiral direction away from it, especially on the beach, because it could have been someone running from the rain and dropping coins along the way. Follow a straight line from center to the next target and go in both directions; always carry extra batteries with you, and although rechargeables don't last as long as normal battery life, they cost alot less in the long run and are preferred. Avoid buying detectors that run with one or more 9-volt batteries. They are expensive and rechargeables are out of the question....

[@lukesylvester2022]

@@ElectricianTS why avoid 9 volt?

[@lizk2223]

Ladies(and some gents)...take your rings and bracelets off...second time out I never thought about this and spent nearly an hour chasing the rings on my right and only to swap and then chase the rings on my left with my pin pointer. It wasn't until I gave up on the hole and sat to have a cup of coffee that I realised what I had done.

[@gibsogden8216]

Thanks for the story, it was funny

[@GOWIN8109837]

😄 laughing w you.

[@papabear7593]

Lol 😂 yep I was chasing my Apple Watch

[@ReneeR877]

Wow really

[@baibasinicina4193]

I was chasing my shoe one time for like 40 minutes

[@harrysurtees8710]

The title, avoiding ten beginner mistakes. Well, I've been detecting ten years now, and thought I would read this just to see now much this guys knows. Well, I'm here to tell you, I agree with all you points, and find myself repeating one point over and over again. It's, I get in a hurry to find something good and have to slow down and let my machine do it's thing. This makes a good refresher coarse for us experts too. Thank you for sharing.

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Thanks, Harry :)

[@TheCreator-dx3vc]

Big newbie tip. People think they should block out the iron (iron bias) so do something like Fe 6-8. Better to take a few junky nails then miss a huge find within some junk

[@AdamL-mh4ur]

I have an old metal detector that just has a dual, What should I set my discrimination too? Full? None? Half way?

[@davidtilley2963]

Get a good pin pointer to go along. It will really help

[@johnrogers2826]

Oh yes. It makes a huge difference.

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

I have one of those Garret carrot the orange one. Make sure they have good battery's in them. If you notice it not wanting to stop beeping no matter what, and you have to shut if off to get it to stop. Change the battery!!!!!! I thought mine was junk hardly used it when it started doing that. Then one day I wonder if I change the battery. Sure enough that's why it was screaming at me!!

[@jennl8921]

David Tilley you are so incredibly right about that

[@alf.3169]

@@jennl8921 my garrett carrot continually beeps and nothing on hole. Drives me bonkers. New battery and all.

[@gravellane150]

“The slowwuh the bettuh”. This guy detects.

[@glenrobinson9842]

One of my first lessons learned was not to get my detector or pin pointer too close to my left knee. I had a knee replacement several years ago. When I found a target I used my pin pointer as I was kneeling on the ground and the thing went crazy! I thought for sure I had found a large treasure chest of coins because as I kept backing up on the ground the pin pointer kept going off. I finally realized it was too close to my knee.

[@christywerpy63]

I'll have to remember that with my titanium ankle. LOL

[@bakedutah8411]

Just started this with my 6 year old -- he has a kids detector and I have a Garrett. Took us about half an hour of exciting bleeps leading to nothing before we realized that we were walking too close to each other and each detector was detecting the other one! 🤪

[@lionheart9692]

😂😂😂

[@gregvangelder6363]

It's also helpful to know what frequency each machine is running.

[@rodeojoe1938]

Dig scratchy targets until you know what your looking at, then keep digging them… I’ve found several very cool finds mixed I. Iron. Also try to avoid more modern dumps till you are more experienced to prevent frustration. My last tip is to get a pinpointer and if you can find rechargeable detectors it will save you money on batteries

[@David-lh7mm]

Try leaving the site looking better then it looked when you got there, BACK FILL YOUR HOLES! After you find your target. "Put the dirt back in the hole".

[@lawnmowerman2199]

Yes YES YES!!! I live in NE Ohio. We've lost ALL hunting privileges several years ago in our city parks and all public schools due to people with poor metal detecting habits of not filling holes and leaving their trash laying around.

[@digginthepast1235]

This may have been said in the comments I'm not sure but I feel the biggest thing for me after a couple months metal detecting now ......is just keep going stay at it stay focused and consistent...I've dug so much trash bottle caps pull tabs you name it ...to date my best find is a clad quarter....because it gets super hard to want to keep going and wondering if you actually enjoy this hobby...I've tossed my machine and said f%$^ this I'm selling it ...these guy on you tube really need to tell the truth about this hobby and not hide the truth lol thats when I was frustrated of coures that how I felt ..so long story short I do love metal detecting a lot.....dont burn your self out at first at first just give your self a hour and call it quits...the amazing stuff is out there and I will find it in time .

[@rodolfosantana9015]

no!

[@dirkvdt882]

@@digginthepast1235 took me almost a year to find a ring and silver coin. Uh appened on the same day.

[@bkdnursery6306]

I just got my metal detector last week . Went to the wetlands ( near Denver Colorado) and had much fun as it went off often . My daughter and I look forward to learning all we can and making this a regular hobby ! Thank you for all the tips ! Can’t wait to explore some more !

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Have fun!

[@christywerpy63]

I recommend taking along a small water-filled squirt bottle, a soft bristle toothbrush, microfiber towel and a jeweler's loupe to see coin details and neoprene-coated gloves. Always tote out your "trash" finds. Good hunting and have fun!

[@lilkiwi6114]

Great advice. My advice is to find a fairly common item to target and collect. Old buttons for example. This way you don't get skunked too often. Rare coins and jewelry are great, but uncommon. I have one spot, it's an open field where a railroad was in the 1800s. For some reason, there's tons of old square nails. I've got an old jug that I put them in. One day, I'll find something cool there, until then, more old square nails.

[@davelamb3303]

I'm a newbie at metal detecting 3 weeks into it. I spent the first day in my backyard digging every signal to learn sounds and pinpointing. I would also say location, location location, do your research if possible. Thanks for the extra tips, cheers from Canada!

[@johnhunter1262]

Perseverance. When I first started detecting all I seemed to get was rubbish and nothing else. I kept going and now I seem to get my share of the good finds. Finding rubbish seems to be part of the apprentiship you need to go through while learning your machine, when and where to go. Cheers John

[@Truesigma15]

Think thats the stage im at now, digging alot of holes, and mostly digging junk, been at it 6 months, bought the nox 800 3 months ago. Still getting used to the tones

[@truckerenoch8824]

It's pretty easy figuring out what to do, but knowing what *NOT* to do is much more important! The benefit of learning from others mistakes is invaluable! I never assume I can do something just because it looks really easy. Great information here! Thanks brother!

[@stephenmunt1624]

I found I was making a big mistake that took up alot of time out of my day detecting, and that's when I was digging a hole and used my pinpointor on my metal detector I found that when I moved over the deep hole it gave of a signal. So I dug deeper and deeper. Every time the detector telling me there was something right in the centre of the hole lol

[@colintaylor2306]

I just wanted to say as someone who is taking up this new hobby you are providing a great service in showing a novice like me the right way of going about metal detecting I haven’t as yet been out as I am slowly acquiring the equipment and the better weather to hit the beaches and to find suitable fields around me. Keep up the good work and wishing you a happy New Year for 2021 kind regards.

[@daniellelilly-mischke9222]

I just got my metal detector, I'm definitely in learning stage and I am doing my homework before going out with it. Thank you for the tips and honesty (not a know it all). I'm so excited to use my metal detector!

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Just been given a detector today and looking stuff up before I venture out to find myself some, well at the moment, nails screws and ring pulls. Best place to start "top 10 mistakes beginners make" - Great advice Thanks

[@Afterburner]

I loved the California weather reference. Having been through 2 tornadoes here in Northern California along with unpredictable Sierra Nevada weather, I can tell you it does get pretty wild and wet here. Also, I'd add a couple of points for your list of dos and don'ts: First: Practice Situational Awareness, meaning stop and assess the location you are hunting in and take in the big picture before you start and also during your hunt - Just good to know what is going on around you at all times for safety's sake and to perhaps not miss something that might do you some good. I cannot tell you how many hunts have had me score good finds just by stopping and looking around and also how many rattlesnakes I avoided by carefully looking before moving about. Secondly: Carry a good first aid kit with all the basics on your person. I've had many times where having that on hand not only for me, but people I was hunting with saw this come in very handy. It's the old Scouting motto: "Be Prepared". Good video and many happy hunts to you!

[@Cherrybee61]

Wow! Thank you for commenting. I could have wrote that myself. In this crazy day I would always bring somebody, or go in groups. I always Carry mace.😉

[@horizonsedgepromotions6588]

he's probably referring to southern calif.. hadnt rained or stormed here (til last week) for 6months .. Laguna mountains & along the I8 corridor to Ocitillo can get some rough conditions in winter though.. looking forward to the solitude out there then.

[@christywerpy63]

@@Cherrybee61 smart.

[@christywerpy63]

If you're detecting alone for several hours in the forest or mountains around wildlife like bears, cougars and the like, I suggest carrying a handgun. Also a backup charger for your cell phone if you're recording finds on your phone plus using a GPS app so you can mark where you found the treasure hoard. 🤔

[@Afterburner]

@@christywerpy63 - LOL - Absolutely spot-on advice and yes, I have all of those in my daypack when detecting ;>) Good post ;>)

[@honda200twinstar3]

Hey guy a Canadian here ,if i may add to the ,what to take list .i always take a n old t-shit or you could take an old towel to l put by the howl your about to dig ,particularly if you are in grounds that are kept up or taken care of like schools or playgrounds ,soccer fields and such .as that way you can put your shovel fulls of dirt on the towel, root through the dirt ,then when you are done you can poor back the dirt into the hole and flip back the plug as i always leave one side of the plug still attached ,then hammer the plug tight with the butt end of my little shovel ,then rack the grass with my fingers to freshen the grass .so if you do it right ,it leave the aria nice and clean ..all most like you were never there.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Newcomers, if your machine has variable settings, don't be in a hurry to make adjustments or load custom programs. Read the manual, start with the basic settings and learn your detector. Understand the detector and then in time you can learn what happens when you make changes. ATB MMMD

[@johnrogers2826]

Another fantastic channel here! Awesome!

[@whimsymaker]

exactly

[@therrienmichael08]

I'm sticking with the Nox 800 factory presets.

[@1987pagey]

I went out once straight after work and forgot I had steel toe caps on 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@mickowen568]

done it

[@gammon1183]

My wellies have caps , if it's a quite day I'll move over the boots to check it's working 😀

[@stokecasual9707]

i’ve literally just done that tonight 😦

[@Wally-H]

Some good tips there - just something I would add about swinging technique, as you go round to the left and right (to the peripheries of your swing) it is important to keep the coil as low as possible. To do that you need to swing your upper body round and adjust the angle of your wrist. Once you get that sorted, it's not hard but I am astonished when I go on club digs to see how many detectorists - some who have been at this hobby for years - don't do it. They have the coil low in front of them but as they go to the side it lifts well off the ground at an angle. Second thing, if you are using a Deus with a HF coil, or one of the X35 coils on a fairly high frequency, the detector doesn't work if you swing the coil too slowly. It's an over-generalisation to say you should swing slowly because that doesn't work for all equipment.

[@navymomma988]

Just got my first Garrett ACE 300 for Christmas, now that the weather has been getting better, I'm really excited to get started.

[@pilgrim7779]

I have found that after a rain the machine will perform much better and the ground is much easier to dig. Also, there are three essential pieces of equipment you will need; A good digging tool that is sturdy and will not make a mess of the sod/grass, a good pinpointer and finally a good bag that you can strap to your belt or around your waist to carry off all of the rubbish as well as the treasure.

[@davehaney6217]

If you're in a good spot ..dig everything (every signal) some of my best finds have had the worst signal!! (A coin on it's edge will not give as good signal as one on it's flat). I think you should over lap your "sweeps". As far as I know your coil "sees" in a conical shape, meaning the deeper the target, say 20 cm, the less wide it sees...hope that makes sense😃

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

I bought a starter kit Garret ace 400. Came with the Garret carrot (orange pro pointer) sifter, bag and ground knife. And a carrying case. You give alot of good points. And guys if you take the oladys jewlery to practice with, put it on a ziplock bag or something like that before you put it in the ground!!! Will keep you out of the dog House!!!!!

[@sophieevans3777]

spectrum of creation !! How are you getting on with the Garrett? I’m new to it and a bit strapped for cash, hubby thinking the 300i for me for Christmas!?

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

@@sophieevans3777 the best I can say is really look into the equipment. I am not the best person to ask. I haven't really spent alot of time with it to really learn the machine. Taking different kinds of metal and making different depth holes to test the unit is really ideal for any machine. From what I have learned from watching vids and comments. Each machine is a little different (even same models can be a little different) I have found a few things from 2-8 inches down reading things dealer even. Sandy loam soil type. I need to make time to practice to learn what it's telling me. I just have alot of things going so it's hard for me to really stay at it. ADHD in all! Some ways a blessing other ways not so much!!

[@selenanv859]

Thank you. I had no idea it was better to go out when things are wet from a signal standpoint. I've been doing it mainly because the ground is softer to dig when wet.

[@HOPEUSMAXIMUS]

Yes, lots of great tips there. I can remember when I first started detecting, your channel was one of the best that I started to follow and I remember watching the video "Beginners Guide To Metal Detecting". Well done mate.

[@garyhorn1069]

Thank you, I'm learning and about to start.

[@davidmolyneux7284]

I've just brought a cheap metal detector and get it next week. Looking forward to starting it. Just very stuck on where to start doing it.

[@VerucaPumpkin]

Didn't know about the wet conditions but makes sense!

[@GreenandGold]

Just the video I was looking for.

[@BrightLad]

If you’re digging a signal and it seems to disappear it can be a number of things (including frustrating 😆). Sometimes it will be a small relic/artefact which is stuck on your shovel. Also always remember to ground balance every so often and check your sensitivity as this causes falsing which can confuse people. So remember to ground balance and use appropriate sensitivity

[@DennyT71]

Thank you. I,, like you alway have room to learn. I'm new to this hobby and busting out at the seams to go out and do it. Your guidance is deeply appreciated.

[@raquelrock9132]

For anyone in the states, particularlythe PNW, the chain store called Harbor Freight have 59$ metal detectors!

[@joebrown1382]

Good video Kris. Take a spare bolt for the coil to shaft. If the bolt breaks your day is over also the time it takes to get a new one.

[@jbaker4900]

Or zip ties in a pinch

[@joebrown1382]

@@jbaker4900 Zip ties would keep you swinging. Personally I ordered a spare bolt.

[@Wally-H]

The bolt breaks fairly easily on the Deus so yes, spares are essential. Funny story - I was out one day when I needed a leak, so I wandered to the side of the field. I was just - er preparing myself to do what I needed to when I accidentally swung the metal spade round and whacked the lower section of the Deus, which was not balanced on the ground. The bolt sheared and that was that, game over for the day. I've always had a couple of them in the boot since! I've also had one go when the coil got tangled in a bramble (or ''briars' as they call them in some parts of the world) so watch out for that.

[@robbaxter1497]

As for cleaning stuff. Would it be a terrible idea to leave finds in oil for a few days and then cleaning them off? Or best to leave as is?

[@reversefulfillment9189]

New sub here. Just picked up an older Garrett scorpion gold stinger. I like to combine metal detecting and mushroom foraging. A sort of 2 for one deal. So I'll include a knife and foraging bag for the shrooms.. Tip #11.

[@RBG-tr9ce]

Number 10 doesn't apply to me. Here in Texas the ground is like concrete and everything is dry.. I like to wait until it rains so the ground is softer.

[@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718]

I found most of my best finds metal detecting in the rain 😊 great video, you know your stuff, I humbly agree 👍

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

Local historical information centers can be helpful for finding places you can go find things. For instance in my county in Michigan we have a small museum about are area. Was a logging town way back in the late 1800s there were a bunch of townships that sprang up but became lost in time. Some of those places can be great source for historical finds.

[@Thorne_81]

#1 - Never stop learning Always be open to new advice. Never think you’ve “learned it all.” You can learn something from every single person you ever meet, no matter their age or skill-level. Don’t be afraid to ask the community questions and most importantly, have fun and be safe!!

[@AmbientGirlDigs]

Fabulous information. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I've only been detecting since Dec 2018 and I still have so much to learn. This community has been wonderful in helping me and giving me information that I need to detect a location, identify an item and just to have fun. The music was a nice touch. Thanks again. :)

[@slportz]

Just got my first metal detector got me Garrett AT max. Just watched your video and I’m glad I did I learned a lot I can’t wait to get out to do this. Cheers from Idaho

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Glad I could help

[@johnschofield9496]

I just got my first detector. Thank you for the great primer !

[@hamshackleton]

Learn to read the field. Look for where people will have been, where the OLD gates were, where the track between the old houses and the pub or church would have been, or where people would have sat for a rest.

[@DanTheDigger]

Great advice ham. I always do all you say, plus when there's a river, look for a dip along the edge of the field. That is where the crossing would have been. Also I've noticed patches of grass that are a darker shade than the other grass have artifacts nearby if not beneath them.

[@georgepack4760]

@@DanTheDigger GOOD POINTERS , When in the woods some insect repellent may be handy , and if you should come upon a grassy area that seems/looks different from the surrounding area , it may be a sign of an old homestead or other used area , of human past activity ! Take a cellphone , and small light , just in case !

[@puref1]

what do you think about the hedge rows?

[@jasonyoue8601]

Kris, you are an inspiration and a thoroughly down to earth and decent gent too! Found your channel about a month ago just as I was starting to look for a detector and have been 'addicted' ever since! I've always secretly wanted to get into metal detecting since I was a kid - I'm now 54!) and you've finally given me the impetus I needed. Your attitude is bang on, I've always been interested in history and archeology (if I had my time over again . . .), but to be honest it's another excuse to joy of being outdoors, with the added bonus of 'you never know what the next bleep will be! - oh, another bottle cap . . .'. I'm only on the beach at the moment but I've done my research and am working on my letters now to seek my first permission - thanks to you other vid! Keep up the good work chap!

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Love this! Thanks for the positivity, Jason - and I hope you continue to enjoy the videos!

[@buddafingaz9403]

Hi, myself & my wife are new to metal detecting, & just landed a Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV Metal Detector, & waterproof Pinpointer, as well. We're trying to learn how to correctly, & successfully become better detector finders, much love & respect, your appreciated mate.... 💯🔥👍💪🙏🌎

[@Lookin4Things]

Pinpointers, I've used lumber nail detectors before they came out with specific pinpointer's for metal defectors.

[@historybuff9276]

Your right about the pain, while not metal detecting I spent the better part of a day and a half searching for arrowheads near my house. I had found 2 within reaching distance (2 ft )apart,it made me want to keep looking after that weekend I couldnt turn head neck and back was stiff as a board

[@liberty9348]

I loved the video, thank you. OK, Dig around the target, don't go straight for it. Don't rush onto property, get permission. Take your time to learn the machine... WAIT and clean lightly. Know your machine... WAIT till after the rain and you'll find better. So, what "I" am hearing with basically all the tips is PATIENCE... got it... be patient.

[@soccerbanana4794]

Thank you this helped a beginner like me

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Glad it helped

[@i-do-stuff-2]

steel toe cap boots done that once lol, stop for a chat turn off machine, start out again and don't find anything for 20/30 yards oops turn on machine. good video mate well done.

[@seanharris4621]

Good tips. I went to fast at first. But learnt to slow down.

[@deenanthekemoni5567]

Just bought my first metal detector yesterday on sale for $250! It was a Steal, I am so excited to treasure hunt this summer. Thanks bro! Great video :)

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Have fun!

[@deenanthekemoni5567]

@@chircaa99 I haven't found a singular thing of value. But it's Fun to do anyway. Someday I'll find a 1 lb. Nugget of Gold. :p

[@tommyenglishanglictina]

fantastic information my friend just subscribed....I ordered my first metal detector 3 day ago ......hope it is a good one

[@MasterBirb]

Thanks I have been wanting to do metal detecting as a hobby

[@MrMegamike81]

Well presented, giving up when you don't find the good stuff perseverance and patience is key 👍

[@donnaphilpott5222]

Another great video of information on beginners metal detecting mistakes ... Really like watching your videos can we have some more please .They keep me occupied whilst I'm unwell and not getting out .

[@norwaydiggerinireland7441]

Very informative and good. I would add that new detectorists learn how to pin point properly with their machine. Nothing more frustrating (and damaging) to dig a crater and still hear that beep somewhere in or around the hole

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

Man I hate that when that happens. I haven't used mine yet this year. Because of getting signals and not finding squat. The hole just keeps getting bigger till o give up.

[@gammon1183]

Myself and my Mrs have detectors and we've just got permission to hunt on a untouched 30 acres of Devon . Going to be fun 😀

[@Respect-qn9tp]

So how’d it go?

[@sir.benzerlot4571]

Find anything

[@cjpxs]

Just starting out on this hobby and bought a starter MMO OM-C201 kit. Very good advice so will take it all in, thank you.

[@IowaHistoryDetectors]

Avoid above ground and below ground power lines, they will make your detector act erratic no matter how much you attempt to ground balance.

[@jesusislord18]

That’s helpful, thanks.

[@Jack-zr2kv]

Very good honest , basic , common sense and help full , information . Thanks

[@waynesaunders1151]

Totally new here so just wondering if you've any tips on which is the best beginners detector? If there's such a thing??? Lol...also this may seem a silly question but are all metal detectors waterproof? I ask because I've been watching river hunters lol...any info would be awesome thank you. ✌️✌️

[@bjw4859]

That was very good advice, I tried to get my son into metal detecting, but a bit of a fail there, but I just realised you have the exact same bracelet I have, or what ever the man version of that is on your left wrist, that's paracord isn't it ?, interesting, I have one too.

[@Addictedtobleeps]

It is indeed :)

[@MrWorkinguy]

Although moving to fast is probably the #1 mistake for new detectorist. There are some machines that require fast swinging. I forgot which ones VLF or VHF. I'm a PI guy myself so you have to go slow for the deep targets.

[@Wally-H]

Yes I just said the same in my comment, the Deus with the HF coils or the X35 coils on a higher frequency such as 18KHz simply won't work if you swing them slowly. As a rule of thumb, low frequencies = slow swing and high frequencies = fast swing.

[@MrWorkinguy]

@The Jayser thank you. I'm glad it's simple to remember 😅 . I just didn't want to assume mid typing my comment.

[@capebretoneer]

You earned my subscription.....when you were honest in your knowledge base. Thank you . Refreshing.

[@froglizard6135]

Great video :-) thank you for all the wonderful tips. I lived in deep Southeast Texas for 11 years and when it rained which was pretty often it was in buckets. Texas is so darn big it depends on where you live because in western Texas it's more desert like.

[@wrjudah4954]

Great tips for beginner like me. Thanks.

[@jeramiahhouston6510]

I am trying to add a PI to compliment my Nokta Makro Gold Racer Pro and XP ORX, can you suggest a good one as I prospect here in Colorado in the mountains and rivers?

[@autofctrl]

Great video! :) I just ordered my first ever detector, an Equinox 800. I’m so desperate to start.. but until it arrives I’ll binge my “see later” list regarding its use and things I’ll need to know. Happy detecting everyone! :)

[@jdhenry6300]

Great video. Just subscribed. Very informative, and makes very good sense.

[@traceyseymour7700]

Gday I’m a newbie. When you say better to do it when its wet, can you still do that if your metal detector is not water proof. I have a go find 22, very very basic. Thanks for the info…xx

[@lukesylvester2022]

how would you detect near a powerline?

[@Sheilaalien]

I found a Pendant made of lead bigger than a quarter. It had a scorpion on one side and on the other side it says Durango and it appears to be very very very old. Found in Santa Ana, California

[@ryanwagstaff2565]

#9 ground balance... I went out today for the very first time with my nox800. When out bush, I completly forgot about ground balancing. Kicking myself now. Oh well, I still found a couple of .22 casings and a shotgun shell.

[@BronxLockPicker60Rodriguez]

Great advice, sir! I'm trying to learn as much as I possibly can, for I'm new to metal detecting hunt. Once I have enough experience, I'll start a second channel documenting my journey in metal dectecting. Thank you for sharing!

[@ericjurgensen9233]

Excellent information! Thank you!

[@mikeparker3994]

Great video!I have been thinking about getting a metal detector,so Im glad you put a video for beginners out there!

[@queennine]

Awesome tips! I'm familiar with them all but was good to hear it again and you did a perfect job of explanation. Good stuff!

[@PhillipeDantas]

What is the model of your metal detector? I’m looking the vanquish 440 from minelab. Its a good one ?

[@stevebowman2368]

Love mine, fantastic machine on beach and field,hope that helps

[@waspiusmaximus2485]

Another great informative video. Im new to the quest. Im learning every day from people like you. I have all the gear and no idea. I dont have the abbility to ground ballance. When i go out i have no expectations but seem to turn up some wonder full things. Yesterday i found a bronze age arrow head. Some thing you missed was insurance. Many thanks for your expertees and time.🐝

[@Sunset-Home-Inspections]

Any suggestions of a good quality but easy on the wallet for a beginner? I’ve been looking a the Garrett line but there are many to choose from. I guess I’m asking which one is easiest for a beginner but good enough to actually find something. Thanks

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Hi Brian, I’d recommend the Quest X10!

[@LightyCollects]

Kris can you recommend a good priced detector for a beginner? I'm registered disabled on mental health grounds so obviously need to avoid the mega expensive machines. I'm in Kent.

[@utube1000100]

warren light Garret Ace 400 if you can afford it. You can pick it up on amazon for £380 and you’ll get a pinpointer too.

[@LightyCollects]

@@utube1000100 Thanks Josh but that is well out of my price range

[@utube1000100]

warren light Garrett do others, they do a 150 which is £135, if that’s better. Ideal for beginners :)

[@DugMcClure]

I’ve been at it about 9 months now, still consider myself a beginner, and appreciate each of your points. Solid advice, and thanks!

[@8Scorpions]

Any advice on locating a used one, I have a small budget but I also know people upgrade all the time. Thanks and good luck to all on your next search👍

[@QUEENofHEARTZ1973]

pawn shops ( pawn broker stores )

[@QUEENofHEARTZ1973]

also Walmart Sells Metel detectors and the pin sticks and both are for land and water proof

[@ianmountcastle6997]

Thank you for the video on 10 tips! I have not started detecting yet ! Just wondering which model you use these days ! South Australia hear is very dry

[@PazoraArts]

I'm a beginner, but I pick up and learn things very quickly. One thing I do, is run my detector over something metal to make sure it's on / functioning correctly.

[@danielwarhurst9764]

Great vid will help a lot of people out 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👀👀

[@sannevangenderen6643]

Dear Bleepy!! As always, Excellent video!! Love how exited you are and you’re really good at teaching and explaining!! After watching I was thinking of a couple of things to ad. First a real pet peeve, I’ve heard people say they don’t fill in their holes (even in people’s lawns, the audacity!) what seems totally logical I guess for some isn’t (weird!) second, is to always check your hole after finding what you think was the target you where digging for. I know in the past I probably missed things by not doing this. Third, don’t lean on your shaft, it can break and fixing it will cost you a lot of money you shouldn’t have to spend. Happy hunting everyone!

[@AliYahayaAljahsyi]

Hi. Not a seeker yet but watched a lot of videos already but the first tutorial of yours, the beginners guide made me subscribe. You make it interesting and fun but you kept stressing the importance of keeping ourselves safe. You listed down the things that do's and don'ts of this hobby. The safety guide is the most important like finding items that may be dangerous like bombs. Keep it up. I am from Malaysia by the way.

[@bebsmusic7435]

Very informative video, I learned a lot ....Thanks

[@bajancanadian4231]

I have what was either the households trash pit, or an old building location in my yard (I live in a villiage with a history of bad fires). In a square foot of this soil I found enough glass and pottery to fill a large Tupperware dish. Definitely important to wear gloves.

[@tomt1t]

Leave the permission as you find it and fill holes. Great video Kris

[@barnhartmd051977]

Just getting into the hobby great advice and great videos