Sold my Equinox 800 just to buy a Vanquish 540. Metal detecting

[@jamiebuchanan7272]

though I had some problem with sea water It also kzbin.infoUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

[@mowerdog]

Sure is

[@jamesl.8350]

My son and I started off on our detecting hobby with the 340 and 540. We are extremely happy with both of them. We are basically beach hunters and have only searched parks a few times but still had no problems digging up coins from various depths in the land. The only issue we have is that the Vanquish series is not water proof, so that limited our searches in any type of water. A few months back I purchased an X-terra pro for myself and passed my old 540 to my son. Our 340 is for family when they might want to tag along.

[@mowerdog]

The Xpro is a super value. Plus an excellent performer from other vids I've seen.

[@Wisdom_Wisecracks]

A couple was in FLA for their 50th anniversary. He hunted the beach. Found a wedding band. Checking the inscription. Found that it was the one he'd lost playing in the surf. Thirty years earlier. True story. I recently bought that same machine you're running. This video is helping me learn the signals. Thanks

[@mowerdog]

Great story. Good luck with your new machine

[@TomJones-uw9bf]

I have the 440 and have been pleasantly surprised. It is basic but it gives you much of the equinox multifrequency target technology for half the price.

[@mowerdog]

I don't deserve what the Vanquish is giving me! Lol.

[@ZharkovIgor1]

Не понимаю.

[@jasntrace1971]

I am looking to buy my first metal detector that I want to use for gold prospecting and treasure hunting. I have the opportunity to buy an X-Terra 705 for $169 or a Vanquish 440 for $349 here locally. What are your thoughts on that for a first detector? I have been advised to save more money and buy an Equinox 800, but it is considerably more expensive even second hand. Not much work lately so I am on a fairly tight budget and still considering the 440? Regards, Jas.

[@DiggingRob]

I have both Nox 800 & Vanquished 540 …..Every Target The Nox 800 gets The Vanquished gets…..even in Wet salt sand ……..The Vanquished is the most Underrated Detector on The Market.

[@mowerdog]

I love it.. Every adjustment at my fingertips. Lighter weight and feels better than my old 800.

[@beanos2287]

​@ViperStruck1 vanquish control box is not waterproof, although most people will never fully submerge their detector anyways.

[@stanlee1963able]

I am tracking my UPS for a Monday July 1 delivery. I am headed to a Texas beach for morning and evening detecting 4th-7th. The 540 is what I am banking on. My Ace just is not dealing with the wet sand. I have an 8:1 ratio of digging false signals to an actual target.

[@JoeyPhillips-p2b]

I received a Garrett 300 as a gift and absolutely loved the machine. When I went to the beach however, it did great on parking areas and dry sand but as expected, it really struggled in wet sand. I was able to pick up a 540 and honestly, I cannot imagine needing much if anything else. Ease of use, dependable and a pleasure to use, it makes this hobby even better

[@mowerdog]

The Vanquish out performs every machine Garrett offers.

[@PlastiForge]

It says right in the manual that after exposure to salt water that you have to rinse in fresh water for a couple seconds.

[@mowerdog]

Did I have it in salt water? I'm not understanding your comment.

[@PlastiForge]

@@mowerdogI guess when you said waves, I assumed salt water. We don’t have waves in my freshwater lakes. 5:36

[@alanthomson97]

I use the 540 also & quite satisfied wth my finds here in Scotland. Got a good collection of Scottish & English hammered coins plus a good bit more.

[@mowerdog]

The 540 is very capable

[@steelydan42]

I put Velcro stickies on my arm cuff and it works great. Walmart has them for $4.00 Dollar's and They are soft They are either White or Black and they are in the material sewing Dept. 👍👍👍

[@mowerdog]

My Simplex didn't have a pad either. I bought sticky back foam online to try.

[@edwardlittle5104]

Yea I would keep it too , I have a explorer se and don,t ever plan on parting with it either , as for a back up detector which we all should have , looks like that might be a good one , or the AT pro , in South Louisiana , Ed

[@mowerdog]

I had 4 atpro's. 1st one had electronic issues out of the box. 2nd one leaked so I sent it back. 3rd one leaked. They then sent me a brand new one in the box. So I just sold the thing. The Equinox leaked on me too. So I couldn't use it for what it was built for. So I figured if I couldn't take it in the water I might as well use a Vanquish. I still think my etrac is miles ahead of the machines today. But the smart screen on the Manticore has me very interested.

[@stevenphipps7207]

I have an AT Pro by Garrett but recently got a Minelab Vanquish 540. I bought an abandoned storage unit and the Vanquish was behind a couple of totes. I spent less than $200 on the unit!

[@sirkyoj1]

I have always wondered how i get treated like a shady character. I am carrying a $2k in equipment picking up garbage...but those holes are suspicious...

[@mowerdog]

Exactly 💯

[@charleshardcore215]

Yes wen the dirt bags can trash everything on the beach and walk away go figure ????

[@mowerdog]

@@charleshardcore215 True that!

[@climbdime]

First off, you and your wife are the cutest together. Second, I've been torn between the 540 and nox 800. I have a vanquish 340 right now and just love it, but its getting worn out. So you've helped me finally make my decision!

[@mowerdog]

Thank you Katy!! I think your 340 came with the 10 inch coil? If so, use that on your 540. I have found the 10 inch coil is the best all around size. I'm going to sell the 12 inch coil because it's just too big for everyday hunting.

[@mikedavis2566]

You are right about the feel. I have both Equinox and the Excalibur would not part with either. one land the other sea. But waterproof for all rain ventures. I hunt in the park mode and know how to push it and only hunt for gold don't dig pennies, dimes or etc. unless deep. I got a bunch of gold rings digging dirt. Most of all finds are less than 8" So for the people running for the Deus 2. Keep what you got, learn your machine you got before running to order another detector. Got a lot of rings with a radio shack detector. Keep digging! Indiana

[@mowerdog]

It takes a lot of patience to find gold in the parks. The good thing is most of the gold jewelry has not been found. Gotta dig that trash.

[@rbrown2895]

Yep, I’ve got the Nox 800 and wouldn’t even consider the Deus 2. I love beach hunting and could buy a titanium scoop with the carbon fiber shaft and have money left over. The D2 is too much trouble with the different adjustments and way too much money. The 540 sounds like a great machine!

[@sh4969]

I have a v540 used it for the first time at DetectorCon 2022 in Northumberland I was digging items up from 2 feet down, will go next year 2023 any metal detectorists in the world should come over to UK for it. It's over the weekend limited places.

[@mowerdog]

The small coil in my ground will go ten inches deep.

[@PeterMaddison2483]

I've wanted to detect for years and a couple of years ago I budgetted about £1,500 but never got round to buying anything. FF to July 2023 and I impulse buy the Vanquish 540 bue to it being a package deal at only £399. It seems I bought a bargain in more ways than one...

[@randyflowers172]

I’ve had my vanquish for about two years, I also have an etrac whites mxt sport and an at pro but my go to is the 540 its so easy to use , light and gets the job done.

[@mowerdog]

I have an etrac too. I wish they would fit an etrac on the Vanquish frame.

[@cinemax7.]

Vanquish 540 maximum depth ?

[@baneverything5580]

The Vanquish 340 I got cheap on an open box deal is the most amazing detector I`ve ever used. I wish I lived near a beach but I`m now 100% confident I can once again find silver coins. I`ve found a lot of rings before on freshwater beaches when I lived on Toledo Bend Lake on the LA/TX border with a much less capable machine that cost more. My 340 hits on very tiny targets and even detects the 177 caliber BB in my foot! 13 inches on a nickel in air tests with a 10x7 coil is incredible and I`ve seen videos of them hitting silver dimes in the ground at least 9 inches deep! To me these are perfect for the type of detecting I do in rural areas. PS: Gigmaster has had multiple Equinoxes leak.

[@mowerdog]

I figured it was a good time to sell my 800 because it had some warranty left. The only thing I hate about the Vanquish machines is........Now beginners can afford a high performance detector and are easily reaching and hitting silver usually left for higher priced machines with experienced operators.

[@richarddmogg1]

It's good to hear another perspective. We all have different priorities and that's why their are so many different products on the market. I started out with a Vanquish 440 and upgraded to the NOX 800 about 6 months ago. I still have the 440 but haven't ever considered going back to it. The NOX just seems to have better discrimination and target separation, plus I don't dig up so much junk with the NOX. I can change the tone settings on the NOX to separate targets which I can't do with the Vanquish and the biggest thing... the NOX has a gold setting.

[@mowerdog]

The 600 and 800 have a ton of features not on the V. I'm just saying the simplicity of the V makes it fun. I'm waiting on minelabs next machine. I hope it's a lightweight FBS

[@paodigger644]

Just wait until it breaks down, then the fun starts

[@mowerdog]

@@paodigger644 I was on my second e800 control head after it broke down.

[@naturallyrelaxed4919]

I have the 540 as well. great unit.. you have to be careful that you dont pick up your scope....looks like you were picking up the scoop a few times..

[@analogalbacore7166]

Found small item. Very deep with 540 14in deep.

[@mowerdog]

Awesome!

[@turdferg100]

I've had my equinox completely submerged many times both fresh and salt water without any issues. Sorry you had a bad experience.

[@mowerdog]

I want to feel confident taking it in the water. That didn't happen.

[@baneverything5580]

I`m always very careful about covering every inch in front of me with coil swings. My detector was stolen years ago and 6 years ago I received a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202 for Christmas. It was so much fun hunting my sister`s yard and finding coins and toy cars again. Then I tested it along the driveway and found a very worn Walking Liberty half dollar. Couldn`t believe it. Without a lot of practice with my Vanquish I`m not sure if I could have found the same coins there because the two times I tested it in her yard I was overwhelmed with endless signals. So I collected a bunch of very very tiny pieces of metal and tested it and saw why. It`s the most sensitive detector I`ve ever used. The Bounty Hunter simply doesn`t see all those tiny targets and falses much less on iron. I did get several signals in the silver coin range with the Vanquish but didn`t dig anything because I was waiting to receive a pinpointer. Now my nephew next door there has a dog that never stops barking so I haven`t returned. Gonna do some hunting in the woods and old gardens/fields/creeks with the Vanquish when I move in a couple months.

[@mowerdog]

I started skipping #1 & 2 because half the targets I couldn't see. That may make it better?

[@baneverything5580]

@@mowerdog Yeah, I was running it full blast in all metal mode just to see what would happen. The entire yard was a big beep. I was pulling the coil up several feet off the ground on some targets and it was still hitting them. It`s a very old home site there. Back in the 1970s finding silver was easy. By the mid 1990s it started getting hard to find. I`m gonna start hunting old dump sites in the woods for relics and bottles. Kids destroying property have nearly killed metal detecting in my area. We aren`t allowed to go near the old swimming holes or even boat landings anymore. Gates went up everywhere. I hope to get permission to hunt my grandfather`s old home site in the future. I found an 18k gold ring and several dollars in silver coins there with an old Whites detector in the late 1970s. I was young and didn`t know how to set the machine because we got it used.

[@mowerdog]

@@baneverything5580 Good luck if you get to hunt that property.

[@mowerdog]

Just notch out up to 10 on the Vanquish and you'll get rid of most of your small trash.

[@williamkennedy8768]

Wow would have traded you have the 540 pro pack mine lab vanquish

[@AnonymAnonym-fv3uc]

I am alright whit my 340 don't even need the pinpoint mode because it hits so good even easier whit the v8 coil

[@pomzmetaldetecting1618]

hey I recently won the 540 pro pack in a raffle and since I have a Nox 800 and a CTX I figured as its a lesser model id sell it and put the money towards buying the new manticore, well a few months have passed since winning it and I never got around to advertising the machine but had offered the machine to a few people just starting out with the group I got detecting with for just £300 but no one took me up on that cheap a price odd since it retails out here in the UK for £499 and since its the pro pack with 2 coils and the wireless headset and I could use the headset with my nox if I took the headset away id almost be giving the machine away for £180 so I figure its to good a deal to let it go at that price and after watching this vid with your help iv decided il keep the vanquish and give it a go.👍

[@mowerdog]

You won't regret it. Bare minimum it's a great backup or loaner machine to your 800. It's actually more fun to run since you have most all the power of your 800 but less adjustments to mess with. And it swings much better than your other two machines. I'm selling my etrac and Simplex. I have pre ordered the Manticore and will keep my 540.

[@paodigger644]

I also had issues with my equinox after a Florida trip about 3 weeks ago. Returned home and called equinox repair. Now get this, there is only one guy who does repairs. Now the good part. The guy answers and as I begin explaining what was going on to tell me that the repair guy is off for the day. So if you use your hard earned money to get yanked around like I did. You deserve it because you have been enlighten to the true famed EQUINOX. HELL will freeze over before I buy or recommend EQUINOX to anyone.

[@mowerdog]

The new Manticore has a different control head. I hope it doesn't leak......

[@tubedinoz]

Great video. Loved the honest review and thoughts on the 540. I have a 540 myself and love it. I've found a few gold rings with it and can't see me changing the machine for quite a while. One thing I noticed is you don't have the display cover on. I'm paranoid I could get dirt, sand etc under the buttons. Anyway great hunt. Greetings from New Zealand. Cheers 👍🏻

[@mowerdog]

I don't like those covers because it traps dirt inside. It makes the display hard to see. It makes the buttons harder to push. However I do have a cell phone screed protector over the 540's screen.

[@tubedinoz]

@@mowerdog brilliant. That's a great idea. Cheers

[@charlesd7515]

Good point- I’m going to put my cover on now

[@charleshardcore215]

The thing is I like the 540 because It has 4 aa batteries ppl complain about that and the run time is shorter but I just use and carrie energizer rechargeable s charged and ready and have yet to ware out a full charge they actually last longer than the ones that come with that unit not trying to pay for a new lith wen the nox wares one out down the road off warranty

[@mowerdog]

The RNB battery lasts forever. It was the best thing I ever bought for my etrac. Same for the V

[@niek280]

One of the reasons I bought the 540 is that it has aa batteries. I don't like battery packs and the thought of replacing them in a few years. A few rechargeable aa batteries are nice and simple :)

[@carlfr2977]

540 is good!.....It definitely nips at my 800's heels!.........The funny thing is, my 540 has found most of my quality gold finds vs. my Nox!

[@mowerdog]

I don't doubt that. My 540 is more stable than the 800. I think there's too much going on at once with the 800.

[@52Mirza]

Question your sand scoop does it come all in one piece or do you have to asemble? Is it anti rust? Or heavy or lightweight? I'm looking for one one piece solid. What brand do you have? Thanks. I like the vanquish 540.

[@mowerdog]

It's a 6.5 inch T-rex scoop. It is one piece welded. You just need to buy a handle. I have tried a lot of scoops and this one has been the best. amzn.to/3F49vcq

[@mowerdog]

It is anti rust stainless steel

[@52Mirza]

Thank you

[@quochuync]

V540 + Simplex would cost about the same as The Legend? Why not get just that one?

[@mowerdog]

Good point. The Legend is a great machine. I had a Simplex and it was a nice performer. To be hones I may sell the 540 to try the xterra pro.

[@quochuync]

@@mowerdog I have the X-Terra Pro and really like it. Considering selling my vanquish 340 now as I’m not using it much anymore

[@mowerdog]

I understand. @@quochuync

[@jeffjones5432]

I really liked your video. I have both machines . Wife uses the 540. And the hole filling, tell that guy to get a life!! Our beach in SC has people digging human size holes and never fill them in. We always fill our hole in our group “LMS Metal Detecting”

[@mowerdog]

Some people and entities see detectorists as 3rd class grave robbing thieves. I don't know where that all started?

[@chocaholic65]

Vanquish 540 pro is absolutely superb

[@phillip9617]

I have a 540 and like it also. My wife keeps track of any rings I find too.

[@mowerdog]

Lol. My wife is always looking to upgrade her rings. Lol. That gives us a purpose.....

[@tommywinthrop3429]

I use a Vanquish 340 on the beach and as long as its not totally submerged you should be good to go. Thinking of grabbing a 440 also so we can run both when my wife comes along!!!!

[@mowerdog]

They are nice machines.

[@reds1325]

I've got the 340, even with sensitivity way down I'll hit 6" targets easy. I've been digging 3 arrows or less. But it often gives you 12 inch bottle caps.

[@mowerdog]

The depth is crazy on the Vanquishes!

[@mowerdog]

Bottle cap numbers jump around more than most coins. If you suspect a bottle cap try this.... Enable all metal by pushing the Horseshoe. Pinpoint the target. Move the coil where the outside edge of the coil is over the target. Wiggle your coil 2 inches back and forth over the target just using the outside of the coil. If it's a clean coin you won't hear iron. If it's a cap it will sound like iron.

[@reds1325]

@@mowerdog since this I've got the 540, and the amount of silver coins I found is crazy. I have probably 10 silver coins a gold bracelet, gold ring, diamond earring. Man the vanquish is awesome. I've probably found like 10 earrings in the past two months. But my best two finds was the gold bracelet and the ring which paid for my 540. I couldn't be happier with the vanquish line.

[@baneverything5580]

@@reds1325 I got a Vanquish 340 for 170 on an open box deal. Amazing detector. Best I`ve ever used. I`m poor and on disability and the 340 deal was a blessing to me. My doctor says I need to exercise so I`ll be hunting the lot, woods, creek, and fields when I move my camper in a few weeks to a rural lot. I started detecting in the 1970s with a very heavy Whites Coinmaster and the 340 is a technology miracle. I got the silver bug recently while testing a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202 I received for Christmas in my sister`s yard and finding a silver half dollar. It`s a perfect detector for a beginner and extremely effective for finding shallow clad and gold rings. Target ID on coins on Bounty Hunters is perfect and to find rings dig all pull tabs and nickels. On a Bounty Hunter I had in the 90s screw caps on the target ID were very large 14k men`s rings and medium and small showed up as pull tab or nickel. I found a lot of rings with the very similar 90s detector. I found three very nice 14k rings one day on a freshwater beach in just over 30 minutes one day. My best day ever, plus I found 18k gold rim glasses and a 14k earring that day.

[@mowerdog]

@@baneverything5580 Keep on keeping on!

[@timb.162]

Great video thanks what was the name of Barts place great deal congrats on the ring

[@mowerdog]

Big Boy Hobbies

[@bigglesworth5283]

Hey mower! So glad to see you out and I hope the shoulder gets better. The law is the law. Same crap up here in Ohio. I've been out, but I only post now on FB. Take care of yourself and good luck with your plan this season.

[@mowerdog]

My shoulder is around 50% I hardly hunted last year. I promised myself to get out more this year. I went today with Bill (Dirtfishing) we were digging so many coins I didn't have time to film. We slayed the nickels and Bill hit on a clad half.

[@dk2428]

Excellent video. If only the 540 was waterproof! Currently looking at the X Terra...

[@mowerdog]

True. Take a good look at the Nokta Score machines, too.

[@NoahJJ24]

I bought the 440 today. It gets delivered this week but I'm regretting not paying extra for the 540. Should I send it back and get the 540 instead? Its my first detector

[@mowerdog]

I'm torn on what to advise. I bought the 540 pro pack that came with the 8 and 12 inch coils. For general hunting I found the 8 was too small and 12 too big. I bought a 10 inch coil and it's perfect for all my hunting. I don't take it off. The 440 already comes with the 10 inch coil so that will save you $120. I was more interested in the 540's backlight and more adjustable notches. I don't think you made a mistake in buying the 440. In a perfect world you would be able to chose any coil you want on a detector purchase. If you hunt at night and like to make custom discrimination patterns then you will like the 540 better. But you may find you'll want the 10 coil like me and have to pay more. I guess you could buy the 540 and take the 10" coil off the 440 and exchange it for the 12" coil and sell the 540 as new with the big coil?

[@Passportbro33Mark2]

The 540 and 800 go to my collection In the same thing that happened to yours 800 to my 540

[@geraldtayntor4098]

I just started in the hobby with a Garrett Ace 300. Not sure if it's just me but it seems super chatty. Maybe I should have gotten the Vanquish 540.

[@mowerdog]

Just keep reducing the sensitivity until it shuts up. Sometimes that is less than half power. But it will still go deep enough.

[@bubbathecat9268]

Still enjoy the vanquish. Any shaft wobble. Is it holding up well.

[@mowerdog]

Zero wobble. It's still a beast

[@bubbathecat9268]

@@mowerdog good to hear.

[@johnp.2276]

do you think the nokta double score might be better then the vanquish 540

[@mowerdog]

Right now I'm comparing the Double Score with the Manticore with videos coming soon. Initially the short answer right now is to get the Double Score. Or wait a week for my first video to come out.

[@russn7995]

I checked those headphones and I see they list them as AptX but it doesn’t say low latency. There is AptX and AptX HD but they aren’t low latency. They will work but you may be off a bit when pinpointing due to the delay. Does it say low latency somewhere in the Amazon listing that I missed? I’m not seeing it. Thanks

[@mowerdog]

They are low latency. They work great

[@PATramm540]

I just received my Vanquish 540 in the mail.. haven’t been out with it yet, but seems to be a nice detector.. question, was your battery cover a little brighter red than the rest of the machine? not like it matters, but was wondering if I got a oddball..

[@mowerdog]

I don't think it was an exact match. I'm sure it was just molded with a different batch mix on a different machine then brought together. You see this with tiles, roofing etc..... Good luck hunting!!

[@jamesl.8350]

same here also.

[@tearfulwax1681]

I saw on another video that the newer production of these machines have the different colour battery and arm support because they upgraded the materials so they don’t break

[@shano7611]

A great machine I got the 440 as a second machine with the apex

[@mowerdog]

The 440 is just as good. I just popped a .58 round ball at 8 inches last night with the V!

[@bubbathecat9268]

I see you have the lithium pack. Did you ever use rechargeables. I have some I use on detectors. Never heard how long aa batts last or rechargeable aa

[@mowerdog]

I used to run them but found out alkaline's lasted longer. I got tired of removing the batteries to charge them. These RNB batteries run forever and can be charged without removing it on the vanquish. I have a RNB battery for my etrac and it's the best accessories I've ever purchased for it.

[@bubbathecat9268]

Thank you I appreciate the advice

[@stijndavid-gn6qk]

Hello and greetings from Belgium here, nice video. I also have a Vanquish, 540. Sometimes lately I have an issue that I have a target, but the target ID doesn't show on screen. Or sometimes it shows the ID number, but not the depth indicator. Does this also occur sometimes with your machine? I don't want to send it to to Minelab for a check, because when nothing is wrong I will have to pay all costs and warranty does not count. Machine is 7 months old, I have 3 years warranty on it. Best regards

[@davidlean2879]

Where can I get a sand scoop same as yours please?

[@mowerdog]

thegolddigger.com/collections/detecting-adventures-sand-scoops/products/detecting-adventure-6-5-t-rex-stainless-steel?variant=31376877158515

[@davidlean2879]

@@mowerdog Thank you

[@zed332l]

Thanks I have seen Nothing But Good stuff being said about this Detector. I been Bouncing Back and forth between this 540 and The Equinox 800 Just starting at 69 think I will go with this Minelab Vanquish 540.

[@mowerdog]

You won't be sorry. Welcome to the Hobby!!

[@mikedavis2566]

Buy the Equinox! No questions. They don't compare. you get what you pay for. 4 years of use. $$$$ pays for its easy to use.

[@independent5564]

I have used my Equinox for hours on end in both fresh and salt water with no problems.

[@mowerdog]

You're one of the lucky ones.

[@Bandit1978]

I bought the 540 Pro pack and an Ace Apex and I love both machines. The Simplex I wasn't too impressed with. Mine was really chatty and no matter where I was or what I did I couldn't get it to quiet down enough to tell if I was over a target or not so I returned it. I wanted to like it, but maybe I got a bad one I dunno. I am very happy with the the other 2 though. I will also say this, I had an equinox 800 as well and it was a great machine, but I swear to you my vanquish seems to hit deeper targets than the nox did. I never hunt fully submerged so I sold the nox and bought the 2 I have now. Best fully waterproof detector I have ever owned was a Quest Q30. Thing was a beast in the wet and even a really awesome dry detector as well and you can buy one for $300 new. Quests are very underrated here in the states. They even have a new x10 Pro that is $200 and it is crazy good for the price. Also water proof.

[@mowerdog]

Great info. I don't know why but my 540 works much better than the 800 for me. I hate scolling through menus and sub menus to make a little change. I only bought the simplex to have a waterproof fresh water machine. I will take the Simplex out on hunts and compare it with the 540. But we both know I'll be using the 540 99% of the time.

[@cinemax7.]

Vanquish 540 pro maximum depth ?

[@kehidupan8185]

I have an equinox 800 and vanquish 440 to be honest, I say the most gold and silver won by ace apex with origin small coil... if the coil is big, the result is a bit more.. I'm not sure why and now ace apex is still working

[@jasntrace1971]

Great vid Mate. I am looking to buy my first metal detector that I want to use for gold prospecting and treasure hunting. I have the opportunity to buy an X-Terra 705 for $169 or a Vanquish 440 for $349 here locally. What are your thoughts on that for a first detector? I have been advised to save more money and buy an Equinox 800, but it is considerably more expensive even second hand. Not much work lately so I am on a fairly tight budget and still considering the 440? Regards, Jas.

[@mowerdog]

Neither one of those will be good on small nuggets. I agree to buy an 800 or better. Or buy an old school Gold Bug or Gold Bug pro.

[@iangillelan4475]

Great video. I also have a Vanquish 540, and I also bought it from Bart at Big Boys Hobbies. It was a great deal, super fast shipping, and Bart is great to do business with. I hope your shoulder is fully healed and pain free by now.

[@mowerdog]

Cool. My shoulder is as good as it's going to get. The 540 is awesome

[@moc7323]

Hi New to this Have the 540 Could you please tell me more about the battery you use Model number Cost Thanks 🙏

[@mowerdog]

It's the RNB aftermarket battery. It will not loose voltage setting for months. It runs top power longer. It charges from your cell phone charger. Your battery is always more ready than you are. I have one for my etrac and it's runs forever. You won't regret it. bigboyshobbies.net/rnb-6000-vanquish-battery-pack

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

I had watched your poison ring video.. never put to gether that was the same guy in the pressure washing vids .. (I'm a little slow). Anyways how is the vanquish worker my out for you. Haven't tried one yet pretty much have stuck with the deus two and equinox over the last several years.... have a legend as a back up but have not really out it through its paces yet...

[@mowerdog]

The vanquish is a great machine. I may sell it and buy a cheaper waterproof machine so I can keep my manticore out of the river and rocks. The new Nokta Double Score has got me thinking...........

[@mowerdog]

Poison ring vid?

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

@@mowerdog when I pulled you up on KZbin a video about finding a "poison ring pooped up". Wasn't until after I sent that out I realized I was not actually on your home page... my bad...

[@theedgar1959]

You just about got me sold on the 540. So you like the 10 inch n 12 inch coil better then the 8 inch coil. What size do you use on the beach, and what about a big field? Would the 12 inch coil be better?

[@mowerdog]

On the beaches I mostly use the 12 coil. But I remove the skid because it fills with water and sand and gets heavy. All other hunting is the 10 inch coil. I hardly use the 8 inch anymore.

[@theedgar1959]

@mowerdog is Barts better the Kellyco ?

[@mowerdog]

@theedgar1959 Call John at jmt. Tell him Kenny aka mowerdog sent you. jmtmetaldetectors.com

[@WILE-E-DETECTING]

Enjoy the video .congratulations on the 30 years.

[@mowerdog]

Thank you!

[@theedgar1959]

How deep can you get a coin with that 540? I was thinking about getting a Deus II. What do you think?

[@mowerdog]

As deep as my Equinox. 10 inches in good ground. I haven't ran a D2. Get both. Sell which one you don't like.

[@edwardlittle5104]

What did you do with your Etrac

[@mowerdog]

I still have it. I'm thinking about selling it and my Simplex to justify my Manticore purchase? But I'm having second thoughts of selling the etrac. It's just so good of a machine....

[@walkyvee]

This is the kinda video , I was searching in net for a long time , want to upgrade my Questq20 to vanq540 , u made it lot easy

[@mowerdog]

Great

[@stevengolfs]

Thanks for the advice for after market headphones. I’ve been wanting to get a blue tooth set to replace the original ones that came with the Nox 800. Do you know if the FALWEDI APT-X CVC 8.0 phones will pair with my Nox 800? Thanks in advance. Long time subscriber and I always enjoy your videos.

[@mowerdog]

I can't be sure by I don't see why not? If they don't just send them back.

[@kerrylittle3900]

That bottom left button that brings up the nail icon. What exactly is it for? To find nails or to elevate nails? Thanks.

[@mowerdog]

It for helping reject large and small iron such as nails.

[@ozdog822]

I did the same buddy..see ya Nox 800 and thankyou vanquish 540.. There the best machine as I can use it mainly.. Nox is a waste of money in my opinion.. Go the Vanquish 👌

[@mowerdog]

Simplicity has it's own advantages

[@NaturistGardener]

Try the V11 just as good as the v12 just lighter

[@mowerdog]

The V10 is my favorite

[@ido150983]

Sir could You share your 540 setting, thank you

[@mowerdog]

Here I was using Jewelry mode with no modifications. Iron bias set to high. Run my sensitivity as high as I can with no chatter. Dig all signals.

[@ralphpagan3371]

Why don’t you use the pinpoint feature ???????????????🤔

[@mowerdog]

I got away from that feature a few years ago. Every now and then I'll use it. Try it, you may like it?

[@digginupthecarolinas9870]

A buddy ,great show man,nice ring,tokens and rings are my most favor,awesome

[@mowerdog]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Native__Wind]

I never got or will get rid of my Whites Surf Master P.I. Pro I have never found as much gold with any other machine, And I have the Equinox 800.

[@mowerdog]

My old beach hunter id worked better than my 800 in the wet salt. I'm hoping the manticore is going to be stable in the wet.....

[@Native__Wind]

@@mowerdog yes some of these older machines for some reason we're so very stable I rarely ever got any false or high iron mist signals with my pi pro this is why you don't see very many of them for sale and when they are they're bought up right away it's a shame whites close their doors

[@steelydan42]

nice video. I hope The 2 New machines work out great for you. Happy Hunting and Good Luck 👍👍👍

[@mowerdog]

So far the V540 has performed great. I just go the Simplex and put a carbon shaft and SP24 coil on it. I have yet to hunt with it. I'm thinking about a Simplex jewelry hunt on a sled hill soon.

[@monarchpixels]

What scoup do you use

[@mowerdog]

6.5 x 11 T-Rex

[@cinemax7.]

Vanquish 540 maximum depth ?

[@mowerdog]

Toward the end of this video, you'll find out. But I think it will go maybe 2 more inches... Remember, this , with a 10-inch coil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnInmOOi9eLl80si=WKH13q8zv7BUArL6

[@davidfrazier1186]

Good Hunt, the 540 is a Great Beach machine.

[@mowerdog]

Super!

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

i have a nox 700 and the vanquish 340 i think a lower end detecter in the hands of some one who know how to use a detecter. is far superior. i see guys with the 800 with the 15" coil. ,like. $1,500. or the manticore. like $1,700 after taxes. my 700 demo model and the 340 ,$60. off craigslist. have a good day.

[@mowerdog]

I fully understand. I'm in the process of comparing the $400 Double Score to the $1600 Manticore.

[@WeirdGuyInPark]

I'd probably have an Equinox 800 if it wasn't for all the story's of flooding and breaking parts...It's a shame really...Congrats on the 925 ring and the other small pieces of jewelry..I was just watching Bill's vanquish videos and am really interested in the 540...How would you rate the performance of the 540 compared to the Equinox?

[@mowerdog]

The performance is the same. It's better ergonomically. It weighs much lighter. Better control being an s shaft. Plus the target id is more stable. You'll need an arm cuff pad.

[@newriverdiggers5821]

I have a Box 800 with the stock coil and six inch coil. I also bought a 540 pro pack. Performance is pretty close to the same without all the extra software that I don't use. The pro pack has 2 coils and the same wireless headphones. The only thing about the 540 that I don't care for is the elliptical coils. I bought the 540 as a backup but it's the only one I use. I still get barber dimes at 10 inches with both detectors. I don't want to dig any deeper anyway. And I don't do any water detecting. Hope this helps a little.

[@mowerdog]

@@newriverdiggers5821 I gotcha. I'm not much to fiddle with a bunch of menus and sub menus. I like all the adjustments right at thumbs reach.

[@danievorster4315]

Well i use my vanquish for two years now and boy can i tell you this detector rocks it never let me down whith my gold

[@mowerdog]

@@danievorster4315 I understand. The V's are awesome. However I'm going to try the Manticore. On a side note I started giving my Simplex a chance. It's actually a top notch machine.

[@tonydiamond1965]

I have the vanquish 540 and here in New Mexico I have actually found crystalline platinum silver with gold now you tell me the vanquish 540 isn't good

[@NaturistGardener]

The quest X10Pro is a awesome detector also

[@NaturistGardener]

The quest is £219 and it’s fully waterproof

[@hihikalo]

Sold my manticora to cone back to orx. Its Easy and fun

[@mowerdog]

Easy is fun. This is why I'm keeping my Vanquish 540. To be honest it probably is 90% of what a high price detector offers with much less to fiddle with. That makes it fun.

[@michaelbariso3192]

The Simplex lacks the depth of the Vanquish due to its smaller 11 inch coil so the the Vanquish has an edge in mineralized soil and separating targets due to its oval DD configuration, but for me I'd rather invest in a different coil for the Simplex than having to live with the annoying slot machine flute sounds and kids toy look of the Vanquish. The Vanquish also has a very noticeable delay in processing speed making it difficult to pinpoint objects similar to the Garrett models making the Simplex a strong contender at any price.

[@hund8692]

Try using the Vanquish without the ML80 headphones and I think that you will be very surprised that the delay in processing that you are experiencing is gone. The delay is caused by the Bluetooth lag.

[@michaelbariso3192]

@@hund8692 The Vanquish lag in target detection speed I'm speaking about is with Bluetooth off, hearing the beeps coming through the machines on board speakers. The Garrett AT Pro models are the worst, once you notice it it'll drive you crazy :-)

[@johndilloway9762]

We get same reaction from some people here in uk from public, we dont have caretakers, and same thing their kids are digging a massive hole and then parents say something because I'm nearby digging an 8" hole, I dont even answer now, I just totally ignore them.

[@mowerdog]

It seems we are considered low life people. I don't know how that got started?

[@johndilloway9762]

@@mowerdog I know, but the way I see it we are actually doing a public service cleaning beaches, thanks for your reply.

[@niek280]

Just tell them you're cleaning the soil. I've found plenty of broken off glass bottlenecks. Maybe carry one around to show it to these people :)

[@effenfish661]

thanks for the tip to buy from big boy

[@mowerdog]

You bet

[@gregg4873]

Nice machines...but place a nickel, dime and quarter together ( like a small coin spill) touching each other. Sweep over them and see what your response from the machine is.

[@redwordsLou]

I have my nox 800 under salt water a lot , headphones in through the jack, no issues, should I say yet? The stories I’ve heard do make you think twice though. Hope your enjoying the vanquish , simplex is a great little machine too. Keep swining👊 ring is a ring for sure!

[@mowerdog]

So far I love the V540

[@SWWisconsinMetalDetecting]

👍 Congrats on the ring 👍

[@mowerdog]

Thanks! My wife really likes it too! LOL.

[@somebeachdetecting]

Good possibility you might be trading that in for the new 900 😁

[@mowerdog]

No. I'll keep it even though I have the Manticore coming. Lol. I gotta try it. I will most likely sell my etrac.

[@Daniel-fb8rm]

The caretaker sounds like he has something against detectorists.A mate of mine had someone insult him because he was detecting around a park.

[@mowerdog]

It happens often

[@vettecitylivesportscards6903]

I had them both as well but sold my Vanguish. It didn't get as deep as the 800 and I would go back over spots I did with the vanqush and get silver with the 800 that I didnt hit with the Vanquish. I am glad it works well for some folks. I sold it and bought another 800 for my backup.

[@mowerdog]

That's great. I just lost confidence that they are waterproof. Well and I don't like scrolling through menus either.

[@scottt2325]

no doubt, that is a good choice ... great show

[@mowerdog]

I love it!

[@goldseaoutdoors4708]

Nice machine I just got a 440

[@mowerdog]

Awesome!

[@thecitytroll]

an honest review, but I'll take the 800

[@mowerdog]

I gotcha. I'm waiting on the Monticore

[@alvincook8888]

Multiple coils? Cool.

[@georgetorres6245]

Should’ve bought the nokta legend

[@julianvillegas3093]

You know you can’t get that one wet right

[@mowerdog]

The control head you can't.

[@AndrewPattullo]

Bought a 540 cheap used it once! The audio response is awful... like a kiddy cheap toy.. promtly sold it .. made 90£ or 115$ profit...thou... going to buy a used Etrac...

[@mowerdog]

Yes, the etrac is still up there with the new "top dog" machines. If ML comes out with an updated etrac, my Manticore will be sold.

[@radarwill]

The rangers don't like you? They seem like a pretty good judge of character!!

[@mowerdog]

No kidding. Lol

[@baneverything5580]

@@mowerdog I got called a "long haired f**ker" by a game warden. Bunch of jerks!

[@williamkennedy8768]

Would say minelab 600 or 800 same numbers not every one likes that flute sound so ya mine lab is my go to detector or the other 7

[@mowerdog]

You can change your tones on the Equinox. But when you get used to the flute it's actually giving you one more bit of info.

[@AnthonyNewman-pq3el]

i have a 540 new its for sale

[@johnp.2276]

why are you selling it?

[@ngopidurasi]

9:12 Lol😂😂😂

[@mowerdog]

Itchy underwear!