XP DEUS 2 Metal Detecting DEEP TARGETS with STELLAR Results!

[@chopsmclou4592]

Ahh... Was chuffed to see you had posted a new video up, Alex. I had to go and grab a bottle of Proper Job IPA so I could enjoy it to the fullest! Great watch, the Roman and Norman coins are exceptional finds. Very interesting information about the Deus 2, these 'modern' machines are a whole new ball game compared to the 'switch-on-and-go' jobs I was using back in the day. The last machine I was using (and still have) was/is my Goldmaxx Power V. 4. I've not been able to get out for a few years now, but hope springs eternal! I like to think I'd used the GMP for enough years to know my way around it and feel confident with what I was doing. I did have the Whites DFX when it came out, but all the menu scrolling and such rather overwhelmed me! Having said that, I know some of these modern menu driven machines can far outperform my dear old GMP. I know... I'm an old Luddite! Here's wishing you and all your viewers much success at the bottom of every hole you dig👍. Oh, and give Tasci a big hug from me 🐶.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks for that Chops Taco has been hugged! I really tinker very little with the deus its pretty much switch on and go for me too and thats the way I like it! Hope all well!

[@rossjenkins1357]

Excellent video Alexander I've had the Deus 2 for 2 years and these are the signals I love investigating and had some amazing finds. 👍

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Its quite good fun isn't it Ross - digging those little "buzzers"!

[@BMW7series251]

Blo*dy hell Alexander! That Roman & Stephen were amazing! That last hammy sure looked like a Henry 8th to me. All the best, John.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks John I haven't properly looked it over yet I haven't had the time!!!! Hope all well and thanks as always for watching!🙏

[@Chelseaf.c-b2t]

Got to say Alexander I love watching you the most 😊

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Ha! Thanks Chelsea! 🙏😁

[@bdewar6837]

More amazing finds! That Stephen coin is amazing with such a clear face on it. I hope you're able to dodge this wet weather!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Well I'm not out in it Belinda - terrible isn't it?! Stay dry! 😁

[@detectingdaft]

More history saved Alexander. Best wishes out there and happy hunting.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

You too DD!

[@alprini]

Once again back at it, great hunt!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Alprini!

[@garysmith1178]

Great video again Alex. Glad you've covered this topic of "iffy signals." In iron infested areas I've found some nice things in amongst iron, including a Carausius coin at the Rodney Cook Memorial rally a few weeks ago.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Good work on the Carausius Gary they are some of my favourites!!! Hope all well!

[@mickrepairscars9004]

Very informative video Alexander. Always look forward to your new videos. Take care. Mick

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Cheers Mick Im glad you liked it! 🙏

[@arthurgolddigger7336]

Good morning Alexander, 3am here in Australia 🙂 A really informative video with some amazing finds, the condition on some of them is nice to see. All the best 👍 cheers Arthur

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Perfect viewing to send you back to sleep Arthur! 😁 Hope it worked! And hope all well!

[@tomwheeler7816]

this was the topic i have been looking for to help me out ,and its so good to hear the sound thank you

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Hope it was Helpful Tom and hope all well!

[@MrMartybabe]

I just happened across your channel by accident but I’m so pleased I did. Very informative and entertaining. I’d just taught myself to leave the wispy signals (as I was spending too much time on them) and march on to the solid, more reliable tones. I’m going to have to rethink that strategy now 🙂 l use the manticore and the D2 master but I feel more connected to the D2 . With a bit more fine tuning of my ears I think we’re going to make a great team. Cheers for the video, going to have to catch up on your older ones now 🍻

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Mr M and sorry not to have got back to you sooner! I know what you mean about the wispy signals I think its best to leave them at first and get all the obvius one s out! I start really concentrating on them when there a fewer if any obvious ones and its just so exciting to know there is still stuff there just harder to find! All the Best, Alexander

[@davidjeffries7690]

One of your greatest ever Alex I really enjoyed this video .We are both seasoned detectorist and I cannot over emphasize the importance of correctly interpreting signals on the KT boundary as I call it .Especially on machines which are predominantly audio in nature .I still use my xp lite and am being surprised even now (3 years in) how deep it can go .Required viewing .Great.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thank you and glad to hear the Lite still working for you I should take mine out more often in fact I might even have a go with it today!

[@davidjeffries7690]

Think they are wonderful Alex after some of the old mike Tyson types 5kg killers .I'm out now up the peak district .I found my first gold stater about ten days ago Corieltauvi domino type .Just couldn't believe it but it happened .Hope you find something good .

[@delsieritchie1900]

great video will try this out this coming weekend.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Good luck Del!

[@bennystheins7001]

Hi Alex, What a great video again and so great to see you go deeper in the signals! For sure i will take this lesson with me to out trip to England! Ty very much!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Benny! When do you get here?

[@bennystheins7001]

@@HolzHammerSagas We will arrive in Evesham in the morning of October 4.

[@npc8027]

Thank you Alex for a fantastic educational video, I can use some of these tips with my deus lite. Fantastic work, please keep it up 👍🏻🍷

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks NP - they will definitely work the same for the deus Lite I run the deus 2 as close to the Lite as I can get it! Hope all well and All the Best, Alexander

[@timhenderson2643]

Hey Alex, I forgot to comment on Your last video but that Saxon coin you found was in really great shape!! This was an interesting one for sure I Normally would dig signals like these after I had gone through and dug the other obvious better targets in an area. You still manged to pull a few good finds out in this how to video. Hope you are doing good! Holler back when you can!!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

I know what you mean Tim I do too but those are what Im left with there so its been really fun experimenting and learning what they tell you! All good here I hope with you too!

[@suffolkdutch7797]

Hi Alexander, I know exactly what you mean with those wispy signals .I also don't dig signals that beep one way and not on the return sweep ,great video 👌

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Good tip that and thank you!

[@leonardjackman354]

You find some wonderful coins Alex well done . Love your detecting skills. Len

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Len thats very kind of you to say so - hope all well!

[@McIntosh_Coin_Collecting]

Lovely finds the Norman is brilliant 🎉👌

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Mac!

[@drkilmerx]

This was a really fun video. Thanks!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Mark thats much appreciated ! Hope all well and All the Best, Alexander

[@Nicknofish]

Hi Alex. Two very special coins you got there. Nice. I hate to think how many targets I've walked over and dismissed as iron. Nicely explained. Cheers.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Well me too Nick but I dint want to be digging it all day either it just depends on your mood and mindset doesn't it? I don't dig those signals at all when the good obvious stuff is around! Hope all well and thanks for watching!

[@chuckduncan9098]

Educational indeed. Thank you.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Not at all Chuck thanks for watching!

[@TuckerSP2011]

Great sound quality Alex! That 1st coin was so pristine.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Tucker! Hope al well!

[@bobfrance340]

Thanks Alexander loved the informative video really enjoyed watching .The soil conditions looked good down where you are keep going and all the best Bob

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Just love the guy!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

@@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion Ha! Thanks HMDP! 😂

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Bob and hope all good with you too!

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Hope things are going well just haveing agood catch up 👍 👌 😊😊😊😊

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Cheers Terence!

[@carolcoutinho8777]

WOW! That Roman coin is gorgeous!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Roman is perfect!!!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

a right corker Carol!

[@calvinottewell-lh4hj]

Enjoyed the video Alex well done 😊

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Calvin and hope all well!

[@BeanieStudios]

Really interesting watching you do this. I’m about 6 weeks into owning a Deus II and have just begun to realise that I think I’ve been missing things by not bothering with ‘messy’ signals. I’d had access to a field where a lot of Roman coins had been found and I expected to at least find one or two that had been missed but found nothing. Thinking about it now - all the obvious nice clear signals had previously been dug but I should have listened more closely to the signals that I was finding. I started to do that on another field and found lots of non- iron targets that initially sounded like mainly iron so finding you doing the same was a revelation! Now I want to get back in that Roman field but suspect it has been seeded now 😢

[@HolzHammerSagas]

well the finds will still be there waiting for you Beanie! I di tend to leave "messy" signals if there are better ones about but just goes to show they are worth investigating - hope all well and All the Best, Alexander

[@ShauneinKent]

Another great video like yourself I did have the deus 1 and loved the hot program have the Deus 2 with a modified hot program but use the manticore at the moment and do dig most signals as this is how you learn do see a lot miss good targets but everyone’s different keep them coming very enjoyable to watch all the best shaune in Kent and still not yet done a video 🤷‍♂️

[@HolzHammerSagas]

I look forward to your first one Shaune - just do it! 😁

[@robm3399]

Great watch as always and very helpful as well. I was out on Friday and passed over similar signals. I've had my Deus 2 since may and I'm still learning it. So thanks for the advice and settings will be trying out on Tuesday.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Takes a long time to really "get" the deus 2 Rob but I think you already know that - good luck with it and thanks for watching! All the Best, Alexander

[@bobbybaker1060]

Good video Alexander I always dig these type of signals at weekend found back in Essex club weekender things people missed found loads from signals like this even where holes footprints everywhere including some dug holes all the best Alexander

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Good work Bobby and hope all well!

[@bobbybaker1060]

Cheers Alexander I'm well thanks hope your well

[@jackfischbach2560]

Hi Alex, that washer is a copper seal washer for an oil sump drain plug probable from a traktor😊

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thankd Jack - good knowledge and hope all well!

[@notanotherbottletop9892]

Fantastic as always Alexander, great intuitive video ..Best nugget.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Glad you thought it ok as I dont do these sorts of video very often as you know! All the Best!

[@beano3868]

Well done mate , nice active and clear video thank you for posting. 👍

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Glad you liked it Tim I was a little worried as I dont do these sorts of video very often as you know and I wanted the info/advice to come across well! All the Best, Alexander

[@beano3868]

@@HolzHammerSagas it was good to watch,like been in the room with you having a chat just sadly missing a pint 🍺

[@beano3868]

@@HolzHammerSagas Hi Alexandra, I've just started to sell on eBay and I've put up 4 coin weights up, if it's won how do I know the winning bidders address?. Cheers mate good luck on your next dig👍

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

I have that exact romen coin in my coin collection 😂. A Gift from a fellow detectorest. Very nice Norman coin! Steven! That last hammered was interesting as well. Very nice 👍 thanks for sharing.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

What a very kind and generous friend you have DD! Good stuff and thanks for watching! All the Best, Alexander

[@takeitonthechin3965]

Great videos as always. I think you should try the rutus machine on your land and I guarantee you will love it

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Not sure I am ready for a completely bew machine TakeitontheC... better get good at this one first! Hope all well!

[@kurt5488]

Another belter mate 😊! I have to say I'm enjoying watching the Dues 2 and that's said from a Manticore user 😬

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Ha! I hear very good things about that machine Kurt!

[@kurt5488]

@@HolzHammerSagas I've been very lucky with mine 😌

[@HolzHammerSagas]

@@kurt5488 The more you practice the Luckier you get!!!! 😁

[@kurt5488]

@@HolzHammerSagas To be fair, I have been putting the hours in. 4 days a week 😁 Had quad silver yesterday

[@jeremyholden2782]

HS, a patinated copper coin at 14" is extraordinary. These Constantinus II seem to come up in good condition, like many of the later emperors. I wonder if the alloy was better quality, or a type less prone to corrosion.Well done on the Stephen -always hoped for one of these. PS, don't holiday in the Falklands. That is the windiest place.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Im not sure Jeremy, the general consensus is the quality went down in the copper/bronze coins of the 4thC... maybe they are just in the ground for less time!!!! Hope all well - are you in the Falklands now??!! 😁

[@jeremyholden2782]

@@HolzHammerSagas I know it did for the silver. The best condition Roman coins I see are usually later, with that brown patination. But it is probably just be soil type. I don't think time has much to do with it; I have found plenty of Georgian coins far more fried. Not in the Falklands now, but like Cambodia, another place it would be unwise to use a metal detector. Fabulous for birds, however.

[@MikeMcInroe]

Appreciate you making these videos and sharing your findings and settings and what you are learning with your D2! I am a new D2 user and am anxious to learn all I can about this great machine and what all it is capable of. And I enjoy your bird mounts in your office....a passion I had as a younger man but am now into the European style mounts for deer and alligators, etc! Mike in sunny Florida

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Hi Mike and thanks for watching! Glad you like the birds - I have a few deer and antelope too... The Deus 2 is a great machine with a tough learning curve but worth the patience! All the Best, Alexander

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

I really enjoyed this - even when you found scraps of lead - very educational.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks AuntW I am glad you felt it "worked" - Hope all well with you!

[@catmanx]

Another excellent and interesting video! thanks

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Catmanx! 😁🙏

[@wayneriches9596]

G’day Alex. I think the takeaway for today is ‘dig everything’, 😂😂. I know the scrap merchant was pleased with my 2 cwt of iron when I visited England last 😢

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Ha! Very good Wayne!!!! Hope all well!

[@algiordano9214]

Nice finds Alexander those wispy faint signals I always think are worth a look. Great to see you out that coin you started the video with did look as it was lost the day they made it. Amazing we don't find those beauties in the states. Give Tasky a hug from across the pond. Stay well. Al, NJ, USA.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Will def give Tasc a hug - the shooting (hunting birds!) season has started here so he will be getting lots of exercise!!! Hope all well over there!

[@davidjeffries7690]

What a brilliant Stephen penny bet you were dead chuffed with that .I never found Saxon or Norman either .Except the Norman arms later on today at 10.30 ISH .Damage limitation exercise these days .well done .

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Ha! Well said David and hope all well!

[@davidjeffries7690]

@@HolzHammerSagas yes Alex still loving the lite .I think the instructive bits a must .Great

[@chrisgeorge2421]

Your enthusiasm makes me want to detect again, havnt been out for a while have deus 1 and had a farm permission that decided that they didn’t want detectorists on anymore. I have found a few nice bits and bobs, including a Celtic quarter stater and 3 Celtic silvers, hammered and a vesica seal and large finger ring that was probably worn over a glove with a medical symbol. Oh almost forgot the base part of a Bronze Age dagger that I nearly threw in the hedge as it was covered in mud and I thought it was one of those bicycle multi tool things.lol. And a sword pommel that I thought was a Victorian door knob. Dont throw anything until you take it home and check it.subed and liked,keep the content flowing and good luck.😊

[@BC-dig]

thanks bro for the outstanding “how to” video. killer coin. take care

[@HolzHammerSagas]

You too BC - thanks for watching!

[@ohiofredl]

Thanks for vid.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Not at all Ohio thanks for watching and All the Best, Alexander

[@colinsmale8146]

Yes, well worth doing that vid Alex for the instructional sound lessons.

[@jimconnell8994]

Brilliant video and very instructive

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Glad you liked it Jim and nice to hear from you! Hope all well!

[@gracejohnston7561]

Amazing! ❤your energy and info! As hard as you try to be perfect you ✨️ succeed! Great 👍 video ❤from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Energy is 101% !

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Grace! 😁 And thanks for watching! All the Best, Alexander

[@robbieallan6522]

Well done sir it's definitely a challenge digging some signals I don't think people realise locating a tiny target under 12 Inches of dirt stone n roots is tough going especially when met with disappointment but that's the game we play ▶️

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Sure is Robbie - keep at it!

[@robbieallan6522]

@@HolzHammerSagas I intend to and I've not even set my goals high just a shilling or florin would make me soooo happy, I have some in my collection but the isle of man has so much history theirs got to be some dropped TT shillings on the grounds I dig, if you're interested in motorcycle racing you'll have heard of the TT races and people have been camping in certain areas since they began and I do target these areas and other off the map locations so fingers crossed. Interesting video I hope it helps people understand they're not all winners but they COULD BE WORTH DIGGING 😉

[@robquince3076]

Excellent video as always Alexander 👌 nice to see what the not so perfect signals are they are the ones I'm always thinking should I or shouldn't I 😊

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Well me to Rob - you tend to go for them more when better signals are less evident don't you? 😁

[@robquince3076]

@HolzHammerSagas very true every time 🙂😂

[@Flint-I]

Hi Alexander , the views and the comments tell its own story 😉Well done☝

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Phil and so sorry not to have got back sooner - this must have slipped through the net!!! Hope all well!

[@Flint-I]

@@HolzHammerSagasNo Problem Alexander ,hope all is well with you sir

[@savannahborn4025]

Great video

[@HolzHammerSagas]

thanks Savannah and thanks for watching! All the Best, Alexander

[@collins12106]

Hi great find I noticed its a lot cleaner what did you clean it up with ??

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Which one collins? Hope all well!

[@grahamethomas6018]

Hi Alex. I found this video very interesting even though I don’t have a Daus. (Maybe one day). Regards Grahame.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Very glad to hear that Grahame, thank you! 🙏😁

[@kaare65]

Brilliant 👍

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks kaare! 🙏😁

[@martynhoman532]

Very useful videoI don’t normally dig signals like that, but will start now. Did you put your settings up?

[@HolzHammerSagas]

I thin so Martyn I cant remember!!!! 😁 Sensitive FT - NO discriminatio leave it completely open - don't lower the reactivity but DO lower the audio response to 3 - and then listen hard - Hope all well

[@robbieallan6522]

I've really started to get use to my machines I just need some good permissions, still only finding fairly modern coins the occasional bit of buckle. Oh yeah your right you can't dig EVERYTHING it's annoying enough bringing up bottle caps n ring pulls... Also got a short shovel instead of the trowel I was using and I've got a case of tennis elbow from the unfamiliar repetitive motion lol the things we do to fulfil our hobbies

[@dutch-detector]

Another great video Alexander, thank you! A question: what software are you running on? I recently switched to 2.0 and all the sounds (in general program) are different, it’s making me mad!

[@HolzHammerSagas]

I think thats the one I'm on too - not 100% DD I have never upgraded the software and bought it last year...

[@dutch-detector]

@@HolzHammerSagas then there is a big chance you’re still running on 1.0. I’d keep it there 😁

[@donreed417]

Great iffy signals if I must say. You need to show us how gold sounds sometime

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Have to find a bit first Don! 😁 Hope all well with you and thanks for watching!

[@bodvoc8704]

What program and settings do you use I’ve been following your videos for about a year now and there by far the best on KZbin in my opinion I’ve been detecting 33 years

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Bodvoc very kind of you to say so! Im not sure what good my settings will be to someone with your experience they will certainly not be everyones "go to"! I run it very like the old deus "hot" - programme no.3 with NO discrimination asd I like to hear everything. I keep reactivity at 2.5 and lower the audio response as I like to hear deep targets as being deep targets... and thats about it! All the Best, Alexander

[@Albabraveheart]

Love your videos ❤

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Alba! 😁🙏

[@Albabraveheart]

@@HolzHammerSagas your enthusiasm and excitement is fantastic, 👍your new speaker is much better. Watching/listening to your machine, i can hear the different tones when you hit a target. Happy detecting, say hello to tasker 😀

[@claudioverratti1250]

Hi, nice video, can you give me link your magnifyng glass?

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Hi Claudio and sorry not to have got back to you sooner - there will be a link to the glass in the description - i would really appreciate it if you use it if you want to get one as then I get about 50p too! 😁😂 All the Best, Alexander

[@robbieallan6522]

I recently dug a weird signal it said iron but numbers kept going up to the copper but with my machine it could just be a ring pull but I dug it out and it was a piece of iron pipe with a narly piece of copper on one end, I don't think they would be linked just coincidence in the same hole but it was a strong iron signal deep that I'd often ignore and even though it was just a piece of copper it shows weird signals can have not just one item.

[@LegaliseIntellect]

Those coins are worn from passing fron hand to hand possibly.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Almost certainly I would have thought Legalise, hope all well and sorry not to have got back to you sooner!

[@user-myDeus24ever]

I’m wondering if you could suggest a great Roman book for identifying my Roman Coins or a site I can use to search and identify my Roman coins a lot are from 3rd century

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Robert I did a video on it on my other channel HolzHammer Lite it should be quite easy to find and I'll dig out a link for you... Hope all well

[@user-myDeus24ever]

Thank You I did find it . Take Care

[@anthroff3305]

Would love to detect with you watch your videos all the time 👍

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Anth and hope all well - All the Best, Alexander

[@LegaliseIntellect]

I realy need a showel like that but for now is surely out of my budget, what brand is it please?

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Can’t remember but there should be a link to it in the description it’s a bloody good one it might not last forever but it’s the right size, sharp and light I think it’s about 16 quid! Please do use the link as then I get 30p! Every little helps! Hope all well and thanks for watching!

[@LegaliseIntellect]

"I don't mind digging that..." I love your enthusiasm! I have my Deus II 2 months now but sadly i live in south Europe in a fascist republic full of "archeological no go zones" the kind of place that legally kills my enthusiasm.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

We do have it a bit lucky here Legalise I'm sorry its tough for you

[@jaynehorn151]

Top coin

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Jayne!

[@delsieritchie1900]

can I have your setting please just got a deus2 master

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Good stuff - I put them up quite early in the video - let me know if you cant find them and i will work out the time stamp 👍

[@skyeyevideoltd6874]

You do dig up some wonderful stuff! 👍

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Thanks Skye and hope all well!

[@AaronDavies-ms3si]

Go for the manticore best machine ps go for a manicure with lots of hand cream

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Dont be so bossy! 😂 Hope all well

[@stephanbiela8150]

✌🍀

[@HolzHammerSagas]

😁🙏

[@petermasterson2894]

21:27 its kate bush time again alex wow unbelievable, just a shame you cant use it in the video due to copyright. great video as always alex all the best mate.

[@HolzHammerSagas]

Ha! Thanks Peter!! Hope all good with you!

[@petermasterson2894]

@@HolzHammerSagas yes thanks alex all the best to you & tasci.