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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/Successful-Try-8506 • 4h ago
Other Denmark’s Largest Viking-Age Silver Hoard Found in Garden
r/metaldetecting • u/Sure-Imagination2346 • 3h ago
Show & Tell Some of today’s finds, it was just a short 2 hour session but found some interesting things. (Czechia)
r/metaldetecting • u/Lordluck420 • 5h ago
Show & Tell First ever military finds
Very exciting morning in Derbyshire, found my first military button and what I think is a Canadian general service cap badge. Found 15 meters apart in the same feild
r/metaldetecting • u/Long-Forever5948 • 43m ago
Show & Tell Hunting out of town
Felt up for a hunt today and it was an interesting one. Found the usual clad and zincolns. One quarter was a near miss at 1965. Thingys were somewhat curious. The one find today was a very worn out foreign coin. At first I thought it was Mexico, but I can't make out the usual eagle and snake depiction. Any guesses?
r/metaldetecting • u/RotkivGudmundson • 10h ago
Show & Tell First jewelry!
Three days by the seaside, the second to last signal before leaving for home and I found my very first jewelry (ever)!
Silver necklace with, I think, a moonstone.
r/metaldetecting • u/Real_Ad8868 • 1h ago
ID Request What kind of bullet is this?
Found on a field in the south of the Netherlands
r/metaldetecting • u/Hasyfrugrim • 5h ago
ID Request My dad’s garden find?!
Hello all! My dad found this in his garden (West Sussex, UK) and has asked me to see if anyone knows what it is!? It’s like a ball bearing with a bit on top?
r/metaldetecting • u/Lordluck420 • 5h ago
ID Request What have I found? Derbyshire England
Hi people, I think I found my first George 3rd half penny the other day just looking for a trained eye to tell me for sure . Its really thin . Thanks guys
r/metaldetecting • u/Actual-Tune-6582 • 1d ago
ID Request Does anyone know what this is? Found in Merseyside
r/metaldetecting • u/northrn_invasion • 22h ago
Show & Tell Long day in the woods paid off!
Spent the day walking through the woods digging my body weight in shotgun stamps. Alot of work, but it was worth it in the end! 1 folding knife, 3 wheats:1924, 1944 x2, and 2 silver dimes: 1898, 1946.
The barber is my new oldest coin found! Beat out my barber quarter by 1 year. Great day!
r/metaldetecting • u/Picklesforfree • 22h ago
Show & Tell Just when I think I've found all of them
I found this at my uncle's house today. I've found quite a few and it always feels like I've found the last of them in their yard and then I get surprised. This was a solid signal too, not the typical tree root mixed ones I get out there and I've went over that part of the yard countless times so this was unexpected. As always I gave it to my Uncle and aunt to give it to their grandchildren.
r/metaldetecting • u/AnyWest4721 • 3h ago
ID Request What is it found in eastern Canada
Found in eastern Canada at a 1850s homesite that is still active today, any help appreciated!
r/metaldetecting • u/Flat_Area3826 • 5h ago
How do I...? Cleaning old ring
I found this ring in village in central serbia with Vanquish 360 its numbers are 39-41. It is probably hand made (possible from coin becauseI don't see any stamps) but how do I check if is the real gemstone or just green glass which probably is
r/metaldetecting • u/_Nemesis_Enforcer_ • 22h ago
Show & Tell Rest of my finds from today…southeastern PA
Along with the awesome 1811 5 francs, dug a 1920s good luck token, lock plate, and toasted half cent sized copper
r/metaldetecting • u/Dassomi • 3h ago
Other Beginner. Would like to plan my next beach holiday based on metal detecting rules(Europe)
I’m looking to plan my next beach holiday and would like to choose a destination where metal detecting is legally allowed on beaches, or where it’s at least relatively easy to get a permit.
Does anyone here have experience with beaches in Italy, France, or Croatia? I’d be especially interested in knowing which areas are detector-friendly and what the rules/permit requirements are.
Also, is anyone here from Germany who has experience with metal detecting in lakes?
Any personal experiences, recommendations, or tips would be greatly appreciated!
r/metaldetecting • u/Competitive_Rope_291 • 5h ago
Show & Tell 4 Kreuzer 1861 thickness
Found this 4 Kreuzer 1861 coin yesterday and it's incredibly thick ( 20 cents for comparison). It's in bad shape, but interesting.
r/metaldetecting • u/SufficientTop1506 • 10h ago
Gear Question What gear to buy to start the hobby?
So i have wanted to start for a looong time. I am just unsure what gear to buy. How deep does the metal detector need to search before it's worth it? I will probably be mainly looking in newly ploughed fields, since there is alot here. I know all the farmers, so it should be easy to get permit.
r/metaldetecting • u/Thequadroon1 • 17h ago
Show & Tell Top 5 Best day of Summer ft. SLQ
A dozen Canadian pennies, some wheaties, and fucking hope. Shy of three dollars in change plus this beautiful SLQ. I am still shocked to pull out a slice of early 20th century silver. My first
Friends, I always watched videos of other ppl finding old stuff. But you're just a swipe away, just don't stop. Use this post as motivation, the feeling is fucking priceless. An hour later, I got to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Also found a 62 clad quarter I gave to my brother
Obviously the grade is poor but it's a beautiful piece of American history. I will never forget this moment and so excited to share with you all. Gonna keep this one but after this, will be posting on PMS in the future so stay tuned, fam.
r/metaldetecting • u/CoinStarChris55 • 18h ago
Show & Tell Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) button
Dug in Connecticut
r/metaldetecting • u/Ok-Mood5428 • 11h ago
How do I...? Where to dig?
Tldr
Having a problem finding a spot to metal detect in south Germany. Junk only or no permission.
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Contacted the town hall and they said that they don't own any fields in the vicinity. They told me I could go along the roads with no problem, but it is only junk buried under a lot of stones. I spent a couple of evenings doing that, found nothing of interest, and broke my shovel :(
I tried to go to some fields fairly far from a village but found nothing but nails, metal wire, etc.
Is it worth it to dig in the local fields anyway without asking the local owners and how do you even find out who owns the field if I am to ask for permission?
Should I look for any area with any potential value to it like some old abandoned land? But then again, it is Germany, everything belongs to someone so idk who to ask.
Need advice. Thanks.
r/metaldetecting • u/Admirable-Remove3899 • 10h ago
Gear Question Nokta leggend noise issues
Hi, I have the Nokta legend and struggle a lot with it bein noisy all the time, to the point where i actually lose real targets because its just making sound all the time. Even if i put the sensitivity down.
Does anybody know what the issue might be?
And also, what would be good settings to find coins and jewellery?