Beginner Metal Detection Techniques

For those just starting out in the fun and sometimes profitable hobby of metal detecting, the best way to develop the basic skills necessary and be successful in finding objects that are desirable is to purchase a beginner metal detector. While there are many metal detectors available on the market, the most suitable type for beginners are detectors that are simple to use and do not have a lot of advanced features and functions that can be confusing and overwhelming to the beginner. If you are interested in getting started in the enjoyable hobby of metal detecting, the following information will give you some tips on metal detecting and selecting a beginner metal detector that is the most suitable for you.

Factors to Consider when Selecting your First Detector

The most important factor that you need to determine prior to selecting a beginner metal detector is the areas you will be primarily utilizing your metal detector. For metal detecting primarily on dry land such as your backyard, woods, playgrounds, fairgrounds, parks, etc., an all purpose land or relic detector will be suitable. The coil on the bottom of most of these metal detectors is waterproof and can be used near the edge of water or submerged a few inches, however, the electronic components that
This discrimination setting allows you the ability to "tell" your detector to eliminate or ignore certain objects such as rusty nails, aluminum cans, or other unwanted objects and target only desirable items that contain metals such as gold and silver. However, what many individuals who are starting out in the hobby of metal detecting do not understand is that in some circumstances it is not beneficial not to set the level of discrimination to high as certain objects such as coins made out of nickel and even gold rings can be missed as they produce the same conductivity reading as aluminum pull