As I stood in a field in Cheshire, on a mild but unusually damp July morning, I couldn’t help but marvel at the two metal detectors before me. In my hands, I held what many consider to be the pinnacle of modern detecting technology: the XP Deus II and the […]
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As I stood in a muddy field in Cheshire, the crisp air nipping at my cheeks, I couldn’t help but marvel at how far metal detecting technology has come. Today, I want to share my thoughts on three metal detectors that have been causing quite a stir in our community: […]
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Comparing the Minelab Vanquish 340 and the Quest X10 Pro Metal Detectors As a seasoned detectorist, I’ve had the pleasure of swinging many different machines over the years. Today, I’d like to share my thoughts on two popular models that have caught the eye of many in our hobby: the […]
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One morning recently I decided to head out to one of my favourite detecting spots in Cheshire. The air was fresh and invigorating, carrying the earthy scent of damp grass and fallen leaves. I’d been granted permission to detect on this particular pasture field a while back, and it had […]
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It was a fairly non descript morning when I first mustered up the courage to knock on Farmer John’s door (not his real name!) . My palms were sweaty, and I’m pretty sure my voice cracked as I explained what metal detecting was and why I wanted to search his […]
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The alarm blares at an ungodly hour, but I’m already wide awake. It’s detecting day, and the anticipation has me up before the sun. I peer out the window at the grey UK sky, trying to gauge what the weather might throw at me. But let’s be honest, in Britain, […]
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It was a dull damp morning when I first ventured out with my new metal detector. I remember the excitement bubbling in my chest as I assembled my entry-level Garrett Ace 250, a birthday gift from my understanding (if slightly bemused) wife. The field before me was a patchwork of […]
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The weather here in the UK can sometimes be challenging! As I write this in early July the rain is torrential, but it isn’t cold. The grass is loving it but I’m not as keen so let’s just take a moment to look back at what was a very typical […]
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In a nutshell the best all round metal detector for finding coins, relics and other treasures in 2024 is the one that works for you. You can have the most expensive all singing and dancing metal detector on the market, but if you can’t operate it properly or don’t have […]
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It was a warm summer’s evening when I decided to head out to one of my favourite fields for a bit of metal detecting. The sky was painted in soft hues of orange and pink as the sun began its slow descent, casting long shadows across the landscape. I’d been […]
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