Minelab X-Terra Pro Target ID VDI Bible For Metal Detecting: What Do The Numbers Mean?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Minelab X-Terra Pro Target ID Bible: www.iratemetaldetectors.com/product-page/minelab-x-terra-pro-target-id-bible

[@dodgerstone]

I don't use Paypal. No Google or Apple Pay options. Help. 🙃

[@johnr.timmers2297]

Took my Xterra Pro out and had my first afternoon detecting at our local trashy park. Lots of old school pull tabs, and two crusty pennies that were in bad enough condition to ring up in the 50's

[@johnmakarsky2787]

Sir great job. The community can't thank you enough for all your hard work you do. I bought this machine for fields, and woods hunting, and have been very pleased with its depth and performance. The jumpy vdi don't bother me, because I dig everything in those area's. Love your videos. Thanks again!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!!!

[@poohhoney816]

Casper here...I hunt in all metal 99% percent of the time - like Merrill is saying now - DIG IT ALL! If you dig it all - or at least try to - hopefully you will get it all Especially if you have areas you frequent - get all that old trash out and all you will have to deal with is the new drops Its crazy hitting the same trash targets every time you go back to a favorite spot Ive hit many hammered spots and have many stories of finding gold under trash others left behind - either reburying or discriminating Ive found over 1000 pieces of gold over my detecting carreer...Ive hunted behind many that crank their discrim. and have found deep gold or small gold behind them. Believe me it is worth the time to dig that extra trash if it means getting gold. in my vids i usually show the good as well as the bad - Some spots myself and others have cleaned out all the older junk that I get more good stuff over bad. Places like this its silly to use discrim. but I still get guys setting their machines on high discrim.

[@ronwaldron9626]

You should make full blown teaching videos of the different machines and their uses. The teacher in you could easily do it, especially with a little added research!! Really enjoy watching your videos vs. the hyped up ones that are getting ridiculous!! So let's GO!!!😊

[@shawncarney4457]

Thank you for such an informative video. I've owned an X-Terra Pro for just a few weeks now and without knowing better I think I may have left some good signals on the beach by not digging low numbers. I'll never make that mistake again. Also, to me this shows your true love for the hobby. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video for all of us X-Terra Pro owners. I will definitely be buying your VDI bible. 👍🏻👍🏻 Edit: If I could personally give you the difference needed to make the 1,000 likes I would certainly do it.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much!

[@peterloichtl4512]

i got a x terra for $239 the other day only the 4 time i used it i found a gold plated 45 universery pin for some boeing employee beside a veriety of change it works great.

[@Duane-yf2lb]

I'VE LEARNED MORE FROM YOUR CHANNEL THAN ANY OTHER!, I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Honored! Thank you!

[@dk2428]

I have an X Terra on the way as my first detector, for a noob this info is like striking solid gold, pun intended. Great work, sir! New sub.

[@Rotor0053]

Thank you for the time you put in to this project. I got my manticore on Saturday, so perfect timing. Just downloaded the book thanks from upstate

[@evaweaver5461]

This is the information i was looking for. I appreciate seeing all the coins and why they ring up differently. Looks like we should dig everything.

[@kaloyandihonov5518]

Extraordinary lesson! Just getting started with my X-Terra Pro, and that was a phenomenal work. Really helpful! Definitely subscribing to your channel.

[@melparker7711]

As always GREAT job Merrill . Thank you for your time.

[@terrymccurter]

Clearly all metal mode great job proving it

[@shivercanada]

Dude, that was absolutely epic!! I just bought a Legend pro kit and disappointed that detectors don’t really tell you definitively what is down there, so I dig all strong signals

[@RelicRecovery]

Great content Merrill! I pulled a 1798 draped bust large cent in Sag Harbor last week. Just starting to get some good permissions here on the island.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That is fantastic! Permissions are where it’s at!

[@JOmz8801]

I'm new to permissions, do u think u could give me an idea of how that conversation goes? "Hey can I dig holes in your yard?" Any suggestions on how I could word it better would help.

[@wyattflp6163]

Good video thanks for taking the time to make it. Very informative, about to buy this detector today!

[@richardcrippen2833]

Wow. Great info. It gives me reason to dig it all! with my new x-terra pro. Plus i am feeling good about Selecting x-terra over advantage. Time will tell. NYC you have scored. This is a good base to begin from. Thanks again.

[@leonenwinnie3886]

Thank you, good information and I just bought the book and with this information I can certainly continue searching with my Minelab Terra Pro.

[@ParkMetalDetecting]

Will some good jewelry read in the negative numbers too?

[@jeremyporter3196]

Thank you I just got the xterra pro this was very helpful

[@MidwestPicker]

I made the same video, results can be wonky. unless it's zero or a negative number, I dig it. Thanks for sharing!

[@ParkMetalDetecting]

Merrill, I just dug up 3 rings at the same park this afternoon and did a poll on my channel which will post tomorrow morning PST at 6am. Maybe 9 am your time tomorrow in NY. I have pics posted... Not sure if the bigger men's ring is Platinum, Tungsten, Stainless or something else? It ran up a 19 about 4" down and it is not magnetic, so I think that rules out stainless steel? I'll post the rings in a video this Friday on my channel... Was fun finding back to back rings and then this one later in an area that I had already searched but had run lower sensitivity which I also cover... Seems I find a lot more on lower numbers!

[@jimmymalone3494]

That was good content and hard work Merrill! Thank you for sharing with us.Good luck to you.

[@raydunhill5160]

Hell of a vid Merrill and highly informative! Hard work and much appreciated!!! Great job Sir!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TreasuresinMichigan]

Hey Merrill, huge follower over in Michigan near Detroit. Time frame 42:12 I found that exact same silver Pandora bracelet I want to say around 30. 57 grams of silver. Those love to come loose apparently. Found mine in a soccer goalie den with the XP ORX HF elliptical coil, Happy hunting bud! Hope you & the family stay safe & healthy!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!!!

[@jailen461]

Question,, is the X Terra Pro a good machine?? I have one, but haven't had a much luck with it as some of my others.

[@RaginKajun69]

ID bibles are awesome!! May be my phone , but the numbers were kinda hard to make out . I apreciate you taking the time to put these tutorial videos out 👍👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@FloodGold]

Awesome - I already purchased last night because I know it's worth it. Thanks again for what you do. I really appreciate it. Now, I'm wondering will the numbers change using different size coils?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It should stay the same for most targets. I could see something like the spoon being different because there is lots of surface area many of which are at different angles (rounded bottom, flattened top)

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Thank you for sharing another awesome video Merrill

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@darrellbrixey5341]

@@MetalDetectingNYC my pleasure

[@bloodhounder]

I appreciate your effort - off to the website.🥰

[@lukebowers536]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video, i have just purchased this machine in the UK, my take away from this is that while the machine is sensitive thers no real way of knowing exactly what its finding, there seems to be a real problem with it being able to discriminate. I tested mine out on some silver & gold & copper & all i got from that test was confused. Ime debating as to weather i made the right move buying it. My hill is full of junk, i suspect all ime going to find with this machine is bottle tops & booze cans & pennys.

[@pizlajz]

Hello, I've only owned the detector for a short time, like you, and on the first search I found a rusted rifle and on other grenades, various types from WW2 and then tiny pieces of iron of unidentified origin, in short, a meadow full of iron waste, but then I played with the settings and it started I'm doing well, although there are no treasures like the man in the video, but it's enough for me as a relaxing activity, a few buttons and old coins and a folding knife, so I think the setting makes sense when the ground is full of garbage, if I didn't do it, the detector beeps constantly and digging everything does not make sense. Of course, there is a risk that you will miss something, but if everything is ringing, you will probably go crazy. I hope you understand me, I'm from the Czech Republic and I used a translator, have a nice day and good luck...

[@carolrice2063]

Just lower the Sensitivity down below 20 and I have mine set at 12 Sensitivity just to get to know what the X-Terra Pro is trying to tell me about the target and I have since raised the Sensitivity up to 18 Sensitivity but it's also Site Dependent on how much Sensitivity you need to detect but Having it on the Full Sensitivity is Not Enjoyable and it will sound off on everything and you can't discriminate and tell what the target is going to be but when I was using the lower sensitivity it was like a Top End Detector that doesn't need to be at Full Sensitivity to get the Targets and I also I'm on 3 swing speed and I was getting Targets that are in the 6-8 inches deep range and that's deep enough for me for now until I get more time with the X-Terra Pro and I❤❤❤❤ it ... and it's a Coin Shooters Dream Detector........❤.....

[@ladislavschvarcz7475]

Zdravím kolego, dobrá práce 👍👍👍

[@jasonking6366]

Thanks for the video! Great info!

[@BrianPorter-cx1ik]

Another great video, thank you. When do you expect to add this detector to your top ten list?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Probably by the end of the summer. I want to use it for at least 50 hours.

[@jeffrappa5641]

Beach hunt this weekend with the xterra, thank you, teaching one hole at a time. Honey Badger 2 on my list

[@Robert-jx4rr]

Thank you very much for an interesting video. I wonder how it looks with other Minelab models?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I have videos for the Equinox and Manticore

[@6061lucky]

So basically you’re saying dig everything with this Metal detector ? Is the same with all Metal detectors ? And I want to know if you use the threshold with this detector ? Can I get your book in paperback? Love your Channel .

[@Nick-gi6ym]

Great video no question you’re the pro thank you

[@WTXMD-jq1qs]

Will the Equinox charging cable work on the new XTerra Pro?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes

[@bdhbdh2822]

great video Merril im thinking of getting a new machine I have a Vanquish its all rite haven't found any gold with it though found a plated ring whats your go to machine for coast and land

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Deus 2 by a hair over Manticore.

[@thesergeant2754]

Hey Merrill, you may have answered this question before, but does the vdi number remain the same whether the target is in the ground or if you are doing an air test? And are all metal detectors like this?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Stays the same but with the exception if it is deep or in heavy traffic (other metal objects around).

[@thesergeant2754]

@@MetalDetectingNYC Thank you, I appreciate it sir.

[@charlesmambourg4447]

Thanks for the video. The numerical ID meter stabalizes and pretty darn good if I lower the sensitivity to adjust the detection field to the target depth and size. That DD thingy. Audio ID doesn't change much unless it's deep. Fix what? Nothing to fix except the skill of the operator.

[@rawkinj6609]

Staying in Brooklyn next week...do i need to get a metal detecting permit ? I believe i need one right in New York state. Thanks man!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

You should be ok. I have been asked twice in 11 years.

[@CristianoRonaldo-wt4oj]

"The first step is admitting you have a problem" -Merrill the Great

[@Gsd-Cy]

What it would be your choice between vanquish 440 and x-terra pro? Do you thing they will fix the issue with the id with an update on the software on x-terra?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Believe it or not I would go Xterra pro. I don’t think the ids will ever be fixed but all you really need is a conductive beep. This video proves that!

[@danno5805]

Are you still using your Nokia Legend?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes, sparingly

[@flaviendaguise7120]

thanks for the hard work, great video

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Let’s go let’s go treasure

[@salvadorpratts3354]

Hi big fan here I just started metal detecting but been metal detecting for two years with cheap detector but about to buy Tera pro cause am a pore guy racing 5 kids lone so am hoping I can find aa nice coin to get some money to buy my kids cloth ND stuff but I I love with this I just wanted to know if u can come to Buffalo ny one day to hang out and go to my places to metal detecting plus we're can I buy ur use metal detectorthat u no longer need

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Salvador!

[@salvadorpratts3354]

I also would like what u recommend to buy a metal detector for 300 for parks and other places and beaches even I don't leave close to the but I do detect around city park and jungle

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

alot of time to do this video,, thank you,, but one issue is that these numbers will change when in the ground, the air test is not really the most accurate

[@spacefury65]

Quick question: Do YOU find the Xterra Pro is more stable in emi areas and less chatty than the Simplex+?? These IDs are very very similar to the Simplex+ despite being a Minelab. Some in the (+/-) 3 range, but mostly right there. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I have to test it more around EMI. I just started my analysis of it.

[@spacefury65]

@@MetalDetectingNYC Look forward to the results..

[@craigm2484]

Hey Merrill how are you ? Quick question I just recently got into this hobby and I gotta know if the detector I bought is as good as the Pro ? I got the Vanquish 440 should I look into getting the same one you are using ? Thank You !

[@joshshelton796]

The vanquish is multi frequency so it is a higher end machine. He just got the pro to test it. He uses a Deus 2 and a Manticore.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I’m yet to test on the beach but believe it or not I like the Xterra better on dirt. It processes and separates faster. It made me rethink multi, but the speed is not enough to justify an additional investment.

[@craigm2484]

@@joshshelton796 Hey Josh Thank you My friend with your experience what do you use ? Have a Great weekend .

[@craigm2484]

@@MetalDetectingNYC Good Morning Merrill your name is very easy to remember it's the same as my Dads name . I got a plan set the morning after the fireworks which hundreds of people gather on the beach I will be there at sunrise and give it a go I will let you know how I make out . Enjoy the Weekend 👊🏼

[@TheBeastManticore]

Hi! which one is deeper? X Terra or Vanquis 540? I want to buy one of these two models and I don't know which one. I will detect in the forest and in the field. which of them do you recommend? Thank you 🙏

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Believe it or not (if you arent doing beach detecting) I would go Xterra. 540 response feels clunky. This is a quick and deep machine. The trade off is the Target ID is mediocre. But Target ID is irrelevant to me.

[@TheBeastManticore]

@@MetalDetectingNYC I only detect it in the forest and in the field.I trust you and choose xterra pro.thank you very much for the advice :)

[@WTXMD-jq1qs]

Okay Professor I’m back reviewing again, hoping not to dive headfirst down the rabbit hole! I’ve been trying to narrow down on the wild VDI for the XTP! The ONLY number I can say that when it pops up I’m 90% sure the solid 28 is a nickel. Pretty sure if the VDI is 19 to -16 it’s foil or some really thin aluminum trash. The EMI is different I think in all the type ground I hunt. Not going to go and spend a lot of $$$$$ to purchase a spectrum analyzer. If I dig a 2’x2’ section of the ground place it in a box, plastic or cardboard or whatever and remove it from that spot I “ believe “ as soon as I box the dirt/grass the EMI will change, that’s my uneducated opinion. Thoughts? Yes I will purchase and download your book this evening.

[@WTXMD-jq1qs]

Late last night as the brain ran 100 MPH I stopped and penciled out a idea to box up a bunch of ground from a permission I have, drop my test items clad silver trash and gold and start swinging. After considering the variables I concluded I would have to test the VDI as its effected by any EMI at every single place I hunt. The rabbit hole on this one is narrow and too deep and costly! Anyway I’m just thinking way too much about trying to narrow down the VDI on a single frequency machine! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Or if anyone else reads my comments and wants to add some insight would be appreciated.

[@maddslothii2532]

Were does the X-Terra Pro rank on your "first detector" list? and Will you do a rating on it at some point in the near future? I am leaning toward the X-Terra Pro over the Simplex ultra.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Im leaning that way too. More testing is needed.

[@maddslothii2532]

@@MetalDetectingNYC Thank you, I appreciate the work you do, and If I get the Pro I plan to buy the Bible.

[@markdoehrman5134]

@@MetalDetectingNYC After watching some videos on the Ultra, it seem more stable and has depth advantage over xtp,,any thoughts on that one?, I also see other videos where xtp is the top one. I hunt alot of residential where emi is present, and love searching for the deep ones, and yes I do like some stable ID. Which one would you choose in those conditions? It does seem the 15 khz is better dialed in on Simplex than the xtp's 15 khz option,,wonder if you could do a head to head on 15 khz range on both and maybe throw in the At Pro with comparable coil? Thanks Merrell! You're videos are awesome.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

@@markdoehrman5134 very limited exposure to the Xterra Pro but I would give a slight edge (half an inch) on depth to the Xterra Pro. Simplex blows it away on Target ID.

[@markdoehrman5134]

@@MetalDetectingNYC Awesome thank you very much for reply back. When often times you only have a limited time to detect a old property, stable ID really helps. I know alot of folks rely on tone only they say ,me I like both!

[@wtfmomentsingaming]

Great video!! Thank you

[@pedrovillaverde8705]

Me recomiendas el xterra para terrenos y aveces en agua

[@SteveMiller-yw7kv]

I found that on bottle caps if you back off of it while swinging, it will break up and have an iron grunt at the end.. coins won't generally do that..

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Nice tip.

[@VetforVets]

If I’m going to dig everything in All Mode on any detector, what is the best to buy??

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Deus 2 or Manticore if price is not a problem.

[@charlesmambourg4447]

I.D. resolution = very poor in air tests. I missed the settings you used for the air tests.

[@matthewpetersen4417]

See you out there, I just got the minelab x-terra and I'm on this island too. What do all the upgrade coils do?? Is it just a sensitivity thing or depth.

[@idu321]

Will you be reviewing and or ranking the xterra pro on your website?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes once I finish testing it

[@Mazad.alhofra]

Firstly, thank you for the good effort. Secondly, I hope that in the future you will translate the content into Arabic to expand the audience further

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic Merrill!

[@DETECTAERECICLA]

Seu trabalho é muito magnífico amigo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ifindmetal]

Merrill the silver chain vs the ASE the chain is 7 percent copper that matters even if it still has 31 grams of silver and 4 of copper vs the 31 grams of .999 pure silver in the ASE

[@joelhaselow]

So basically from what I am gathering from this is, VDI is unreliable at best and useless at worst on this test. Is the VDI on all detectors this inconsistent ( i have not had the chance to watch other bibles for other detectors)? I am just about to get into the hobby and have a Xterra coming tomorrow. Thanks for the awesome vids, subbed.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Xterra Pro is an incredible detector but it has the worst target id out there (at least for detectors with target id). But this video should prove that all you need to worry about is listening and digging. If it beeps you listen (to get the most clues) and then dig it.

[@joelhaselow]

@@MetalDetectingNYCGreat thanks, hopefully they can push a firmware update to remedy the VDI issues.

[@cuervodetectortijuana7343]

Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 y nuevo suscriptor

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Gracias!

[@tzevetrelos]

Minelab X-Terra Pro or Quest q35? i want to use for beach salt water

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Never used the Quest. Limited use of Xterra Pro in saltwater. Too early for me to chime in.

[@tzevetrelos]

thank you 🙂@@MetalDetectingNYC

[@everett8610]

I couldn't agree more dig it all. I go by my energy level. At the first of the hunt I dig it all even large items you never know what it could be could be an old chess set box with real ivory pieces or any kind of ivory piece with a metal base and ivory is worth mucho

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes!

[@jameswarner6899]

Great job

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@JOmz8801]

What did the bag of top soil ring up as!?!? Thoroughness Merrill, Thoroughness.

[@Exploringinuk]

Great video

[@ohiofredl]

Thanks for vid and time.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@__Salty]

That's quite a hoard, do you ever cash out on your finds? Loved the video.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I have with a few and returned a few, but for the most part I hold on to things.

[@__Salty]

@@MetalDetectingNYC It makes a good rainy day fund. :)

[@SteveStandeford]

Damn Dude thanks for all of your extensive work! I just picked up the X-Terra Pro an upgrade to my old X-Terra 450 and learning what to expect your videos are super helpful. Just no more toe rings throw those back for someone else :)

[@chriswilliams-dm9tx]

Basically dig everything and then you will know. We need to do that in the UK anyway. I admire all that hard work, but aren't you proving that there are many variables that just make the VDI a part of the diagnostic process and not gospel.

[@Colin-f1q]

Aye to that brother

[@vebnew]

NICE

[@gregmay9097]

And the take-away is . . . Just dig everything.

[@austinbradley3411]

Seems to be a very slow detector. Great video

[@js5866]

I'm new at this and I don't get what your trying to communicate

[@brettellis1837]

Fast notch keep 55 23 25. 4. 8. 67 68 24. 15 18 14 all in. But but ya could go back over in all metal .

[@js5866]

What are you trying to teach

[@bluelion6336]

thanks, Merrril You da man! Bklyn4Lyfe

[@billroper3502]

have you herd of via gold metal detectors aziz detector

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes I have. I have never tried.

[@marybosch9979]

Con este video me doy cuenta que el xterra pro no tiene una enumeración fija para oro ,plata,bronce,a partir de ahora no discriminate nada

[@SlimShady-sn1lz]

Found 1787 Connecticut copper 2 days ago

[@Whitebeard1715]

so who has headphones for the unit?

[@ironclad696]

I think each country and its soil there is a difference in the numbers.

[@YBR67]

👍👍👍

[@phoneshopkhmer5614]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@wildcatcreeksurvival2414]

I guess I should have just stayed with my BFO detector...

[@brettellis1837]

Didn't see any gold coins.?????.

[@davidbutlerjydstrupes5383]

My Xterra Pro rings 16-17 on raw gold nuggets

[@brettellis1837]

British sovereign's full 55 23 rock solid for half.thats 23% pure gold.

[@brettellis1837]

WIZARD HERE I LIKE IT. BUT HERE IN THE LAND OF PLENTY OUR ONE TWO DOLLAR COINS COME UP 67 68 NOTCH IS BRILLIANT AS FOR RINGS WELL LIKE GOLD IS A LUCKY DIP THERE IS A 90% CHANCE OF NO HIGH END RINGS IN PARK 100 % CHANCE OF A GOLD RING ON BEACH BACK TO PARK 100% CHANCE OF FINDING A ONE OR 2 DOLLAR COIN. NOW AS FOR 1944 QUARTER FOUND HEAPS IN BRISBANE IN MXT DAYS.

[@zerifiuza9662]

Metal fora da terra é outro ids interrado a anos si propaga e marca que nem ouro tudo

[@brettellis1837]

Mate I think ya need more coins lol .

[@brettellis1837]

Ya should notch vdi numbers can not jump then lol 😂.

[@brettellis1837]

One can notch out but ya still have horse shoe button of on the fly plus we do not have that wide rang of clad plus ➕ one would never find all the targets you have in one area 😂 the xterra would shit.

[@brettellis1837]

Here 1 and 2 dollar coins are the go ok. 67 ---68. Ect. But here is the kicker in all my years i have never never found a one or two dollar coin with red green colour on them there called the pretty coins why would ya never find them well ALL AUSSIES ARE PART BOWER BIRD 🐦.