Metal Detecting Basics - Getting Started

Are you new to metal detecting? Or are you still looking to buy a metal detector, but dont know what type to buy?
This video gives some basic metal detecting instructions as well as some good tips and tricks for the new treasure hunter.
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[@tigercop70]

Good Job Stephen !

[@Swamp-Fox]

Great "getting started" video for newbies as well as not-so-newbies!

[@southernrelics]

This is true.

[@stevencorbitt3195]

Thanks a really great video for all treasure hunters

[@southernrelics]

Glad you enjoyed it. Very important stuff.

[@DugMcClure]

Well said, Stephen!

[@southernrelics]

Thank you for watching. Just trying to be some help to others.

[@scgator7434]

Great video! I would love to see a video on how to start a conversation with a homeowner about detecting their property. What to say and what not to say. God Bless

[@southernrelics]

That’s a good one. I’ll work on that.

[@Imightbewrongbutsomightyou]

Some great advice provided in this video. Thanks👍

[@southernrelics]

Thank Ms for watching

[@patstreet6690]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@southernrelics]

Thanks for watching

[@MrSammyt53]

Good video man--- looking forward to pt2

[@steveclark4291]

Stephen , Sir , thank you for a awesome video on the do's and don't's of metal detecting !

[@southernrelics]

Thank you for watching.

[@steveclark4291]

@@southernrelics You're welcome !

[@DiggingCanuck]

Great advice and information for those starting out in the hobby :)

[@southernrelics]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@peedeesanddigger4862]

i like to use a hand towel to put my dirt on and then its easy to put it back in the hole. leave it better than you found it. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@southernrelics]

Great tip!

[@granvillewooster7673]

Great job 👍👍❤️

[@southernrelics]

Thank you.

[@TexasPlugRiches]

Great video Stephen! Glad you will be doing a part 2. I keep the strap on my detector because when I hunt in water, I won't lose my detector. I know that's just personal preference though. Looking forward to your next video. God bless!

[@southernrelics]

Absolutely. Preference for sure. See you on the next!

[@Hillbillyoutdoors38]

Great video with great insight and advice!!!!

[@southernrelics]

Thanks for watching. I received your stickers today. Our new ones are at the printers. I should have them headed your way in a few days.

[@Hillbillyoutdoors38]

Awesome

[@timroberts9596]

If I get one do you come and show me how to use it. Lol just kidding Good Video

[@carrieterrykellogg9960]

Thanks for the tips. I got cheap garreet detector. Pay around $100 for it. Im still learning on how to set the settings right and whatnot

[@southernrelics]

Good luck out digging with it. Happy hunting.

[@digginggopher]

Im too fat for armstraps lmao, i dont know why rhey dont make them longer

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

Now I really enjoyed these beginner tips you shared. I've wanted to buy a new metal detector since my old bounty died about 12 years ago but with so many out there I've been unsure which would be best for me and my area. The Legend overall sounds like a good one for me. Does anyone ever worry about underground electric wires or gas lines? Is there any way to tell or does one not generally dig deep enough to hit one of those?

[@southernrelics]

That’s a great question. I plan to cover that next. Even WiFi cables are only about 4 inches in the ground. When detecting someone’s yard, I try to isolate the target to make sure that it’s not going off in a straight line. If it’s doing that, it’s more than likely a long pipe, or some sort of an electric/cable line. I always ask the homeowners when I get permission where their utilities are buried. Sometimes they know, sometimes they don’t.

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

I'll be sure to watch your next video then on this matter. I know years ago I went to an old mid-1800's homestead in the deep mountains and the grasses a bit high. I near stepped in the hole of an old well & it truly put a fear in me. I did find old boards to cover the top but lines, old septics and wells I do fear. Your tips will help on staying safe so I look forward to your next video@@southernrelics

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