r/metaldetecting • u/Jewazza • 10h ago
r/metaldetecting • u/WaldenFont • Nov 11 '25
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r/metaldetecting • u/Dan20mey • Jun 04 '24
Gear Question Metal Detector Guide
Hello and welcome to r/metaldetecting ! If you're looking for advice on your first detector, gear or an upgrade, you've come to the right post. We've put together a simple guide to help with choosing your detector and other tools.
As a member of our sub, you are more than welcome to try out our special code "REDDITMD2026" at checkout on Kellycodetectors.com (US)
If you purchase from Radioworld.ca, try out our code "REDDITRWMD" at checkout! (CA)
GENERAL METAL DETECTOR Recommendations
$0-200: We do not recommend getting a new detector under $200. Detecting has a cost of entry, and quality significantly drops off under the $200 mark. Save up a bit more, or try finding a used machine of quality listed in the next price range. All that said, if you are determined to buy a machine in this price range, the Minelab Go-Find, Nokta First Swing or a Quest machine aren't bad choices.
$200-$400: The Minelab Vanquish 340 and 440, the Nokta Simplex line and the Minelab X-Terra Pro are the three best machines in this price range, by far.
$400-$500: Nokta Score and Double Score, Minelab Vanquish 540
$500-$1,200: Nokta Legend or the Minelab Equinox series
$1,200+: XP Deus 2 or the Minelab Manticore.
SCUBA/SNORKELING DETECTORS
Nokta Pulsedive is great for snorkeling. The Minelab Excalibur 2 and XP Deus 2 are excellent diving detectors.
CHILDREN'S DETECTORS
Nokta Mini Hoard or Midi Hoard
PINPOINTERS
Garrett AT pro pointer, Nokta AccuPoint, or XP MI-4. The XP MI-6 if you have an XP detector.
SHOVELS AND TROWELS
Dune, King of Spades, Grave Digger, Motley, Lesche, Predator Tools
SAND SCOOPS
Motley, Dune, Sito, RTG, King of Spades, and Detecting Adventures all make great scoops for beach detecting.
If you have any questions feel free to message u/dan20mey or comment below!
r/metaldetecting • u/Dan20mey • 17h ago
Minelab Vanquish 560 Pro Pack GIVEAWAY
Hey everyone! It's giveaway time! Thanks to our good friends over at Kellycodetectors.com we will be giving away a brand new Vanquish 560 pro pack WITH an accessory package!
https://www.kellycodetectors.com/minelab-vanquish-560-pro-pack-metal-detector/
StuLine Hand Digger + Sheath
Kellyco Finds Box + Brass Brush
Tactical Belt + Mesh Pouch
Magnifying Glass + Light
Old-School Coin Pouch
Metal Detecting Gloves
Cooling + Golf Towels
Carabiner Multi-Tool
Non-Metallic Trowel
Kellyco Sticker Packs
To enter, comment a random number between 1 and 1,000,000. On November 7th at 5pm a random number generator will pick our winner.
One guess per person. No editing. Free shipping to the continental US, anywhere else can pay me to middle man the shipment to your country if you'd like.
A huge thank you to our friends over at Kellycodetectors.com for making these giveaways possible! You guys are awesome!
As always, if you purchase from Kellyco be sure to use our subs code "REDDITMD2026" at checkout!
r/metaldetecting • u/hunchopump • 7h ago
ID Request Can anyone date this button?
Found it in my yard a while back. NYC button works. Google estimated it WW1 era 1910-1920. TIA
r/metaldetecting • u/Jayakari • 22h ago
ID Request Is this old jewelry or just a random ring shaped object? Found in a field in Belgium.
r/metaldetecting • u/1991209 • 16h ago
Show & Tell Rings, gold, and silver finds through my years of metal detecting
Haven't been out as much as I'd like to lately so deciding to show off all the rings gold and silver I've found throughout my years of metal detecting. It's not impressive but being I only go where I can take my bike or walk to not so bad. I don't live on the coast or anything crazy so stuck to trashy parks and schools. But in a whole lot of work to have what I have lots and lots of hours out and sore legs as I'm someone who will stay out til I find something no matter how long it takes. My stubbornness pays off from time to time. I don't think I've found anything of a lot of value but I'll keep trying til it happens and regardless I know that's not what it's about I do enjoy the time out and have fun regardless.
r/metaldetecting • u/ApprehensiveBunch994 • 20h ago
Show & Tell Never thought this would happen to me! All found within a few steps of each other - Shropshire, England
The two up top date 1890 and the shiny one below is 1889 - all silver!!! So happy
r/metaldetecting • u/BigTenFour • 6h ago
Gear Question My Metal Detector
I bought this off eBay almost 20 years ago (est), from a guy who lived near the White’s factory, worked there and repaired and tweaked them as a hobby. It has def made some GREAT finds for me. Still not quite sure what the added knobs do EXACTLY, (ideas?) but I just adjust them lightly until it sounds good on live testing and try not to move them much after the fact-only for depth.
r/metaldetecting • u/psychonautRu • 10h ago
Show & Tell First time out!
I turned 50 yesterday, my wife surprised me with a Nokta Simplex Ultra. I read the manual and went about in the field setting, what a absolute blast! Any tips or suggestions welcome
r/metaldetecting • u/Prestigious-Tell-958 • 7h ago
ID Request Monedas Macuquinas
Consideras que las macuquinas o macucas son aquellas monedas que todos deseamos? Por lo menos en América. Qué pasa cuando cruzamos el océano y en Europa aparecen monedas romanas, monedas mucho más antiguas. Las macuquinas para ellos son tan interesantes como para nosotros? La antigüedad hace que esa moneda sea tan codiciada? Su valor numismático y económico? O su rareza? Cuando encontré las primeras macucas, monedas más modernas que antes me fascinaban pasaron a no generarme demasiada emoción. Que sentimiento es este? Es como perseguir un reto cada vez mayor y adictivo? Que opinas Detectorista? Les comparto dos piezas que aparecieron con el Manticore de Minelab. Profundas, escurridizas y olvidadas.
r/metaldetecting • u/dave-k-13 • 12h ago
ID Request Small Metal Piece
5 by 2 inch metal piece with 4 tabs on the back. 2 found holes with 10 slots between them. Found this in my yard and would really like to know what it is.
r/metaldetecting • u/pegawitch • 16h ago
Show & Tell 💍 RING # 93 IS HERE!!!! 2 SILVER FINDS MAKE THIS HUNT EVEN BETTER 🔥✨️
Hy today playground hunting in the Netherlands.
Have a great evening everybody 😊👍
r/metaldetecting • u/Herodion_Bery • 17h ago
Show & Tell Olbia dolphin coin, 5th century BC
galleryI already have a bunch of these Greek coins, but this one is in way too good condition not to share it on Reddit.
r/metaldetecting • u/Silly-Ad-6524 • 13h ago
How do I...? How dangerous is handling old, corroded lead while metal detecting?
Hey everyone!
I’m pretty new to metal detecting and still learning about the hobby.
I’ve been reading a bit about finding lead objects while metal detecting, and I’ve heard that old, corroded lead can be quite toxic.
However, I often see metal detecting videos where people pick up old lead objects with their bare hands like it’s no big deal.
So I’m wondering, how dangerous is it really? Is briefly touching corroded lead actually a health risk, or is the danger mainly from accidentally ingesting lead dust or particles?
Do you guys use gloves when handling lead finds, or do you just wash your hands afterwards?
Since I’m still a beginner, I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences!
Greets yall
r/metaldetecting • u/No-Butterscotch6940 • 3h ago
Show & Tell Powder Flask Nozzle
Found this old powder flask measuring nozzle on the goldfields of central Victoria, Australia, yesterday. Thought you all might like to see it.
r/metaldetecting • u/customconcern1 • 1d ago
Show & Tell Interesting find in New York
Sweden 1887 Bronze 5 Ore.
r/metaldetecting • u/eluzabeths • 15h ago
Gear Question Should I go big coil on the deus II ?
So I’ve got the 11” and am thinking of going for the bigger coil or should I go HF instead? What are the pro and cons of doing this? Main search areas are pasture and ploughed don’t usually do beach only on my holidays or when visiting my brother in Barcelona
Thanks for any info
r/metaldetecting • u/PondaBabaArm • 1d ago
Show & Tell New to the hobby so easily my best find so far.
r/metaldetecting • u/CockroachOdd5217 • 14h ago
Other Looking for website that shows old foundations from satellite
Hi everyone! I used to be active in one of the metal detecting subs awhile back one of my old accounts.
I remember there was a website people used that you could see foundational from satellite and it was black and white
Does anyone happen to know what I’m referring to? I can’t find it anywhere
Thanks!
r/metaldetecting • u/PaceGlobal5066 • 1d ago
Show & Tell 48 Crusty Wheat Cents This Year. How do you clean your crusty coppers?
I don't know what I'm going to do with all of them in terms of cleaning them up. Probably start with an acetone soak. I have seen people get really good results with a rock tumbler with some sort of medium inside that doesn'tdestroy the surface of the coin but it knocks the dirt and corrosion off. I'm curious how you all clean your crusty copper coins? I've seen some people on here do some really good jobs with cleaning up their copper finds.
r/metaldetecting • u/cooolcooolio • 1d ago
Show & Tell Friendly reminder when finding ammunition
Denmark. Found this old Krag-Jørgensen rifle army casing from 1948 with the top part missing. When I found it I assumed it was dead and filled with dirt and put it in my bag. When I got home and cleaned it up I noticed it wasn't fired and when I took it apart the green smokeless gunpowder was still dry and working under the wood plug. I later read that type of gunpowder is highly unstable at that age.
So please don't do what I did and assume something when it comes to ammunition, make sure to check them first before putting them in your bag 😬
r/metaldetecting • u/deff_lv • 1d ago
Show & Tell Small diggin'
Fork is silver. And there are one silver medalion and coin as well. On of the best excavations this year :)
r/metaldetecting • u/SkoolieMaster • 1d ago
Show & Tell Catalog of coin recoveries thus far
Pretty proud of all the history I saved!
r/metaldetecting • u/Tall-Imagination6463 • 1d ago
ID Request Roman coin identification (possible denarius?)
Found this Roman coin today, although it looks a bit silver to me? Due to the conditions of the ground all romans come out with this orange kind of corrosion on, although this one’s better detail and slightly different colour makes me think it could be a denarii, if anyone knows the emperor and denomination please let me know! Found in Somerset, UK.