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Best Metal Detecting Belt Solution – Cobra Buckle

When detecting, we tend to carry a lot of items on a belt, including a finds bag, pinpointer, digger and often other things.  Most belts have cheap buckles that are a pain in the butt to remove, and are even … Continue reading

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Knee Pads for Metal Detecting – Reviewing Three Very Different Pair

When metal detecting, I find that kneepads are a necessity.  As you kneel to pinpoint and dig targets, your knees are exposed to all manner of rough surfaces, rocks, and other hazards.   So, I go through 2-3 pair per … Continue reading

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High Definition Live Digs Video – 1860/1870 House, Silver, Large Copper and Great Artifacts

Here’s the latest high-definition live digs video including my day-long hunt at an 1860/1870 house, some great coins and a terrific artifact. I recommend you watch large and in HD.    I cut down the length of the video a … Continue reading

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Metal Detecting Research and Permissions – GPS Marking While Driving Using Smartphone

I have the fever.  I cannot drive through the countryside without adoring old properties.  But often, It’s just not the right time to stop and ask permission to detect.  I may be on my way somewhere else, or filthy because … Continue reading

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The best metal detecting and relic hunting gloves. Period.

Wanted to make a quick post that might save some others some hassles. Detecting without gloves is foolish. Glass, nails and other very nasty stuff resides a few inches underground. I’ve pulled at least a dozen razor blades this year … Continue reading

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Best Metal Detecting Shovel for Urban Coinshooting: Lesche Sampson 31″ T-Handle Serrated Blade Shovel

A week ago, I made a stupid mistake.  I left my Lesche “Relic” shovel at an old house.  When I returned, it was gone.  This review describes other shovels I’ve owned and why now, I’m in love with the Sampson. … Continue reading

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The Quick Belt System: A Good System for Metal Detecting?

For me, the main limiting factor for metal detecting is time.  So if something can add 10 minutes per hunt for me, I’m all over it.  I came across the Quick Belt Systems online recently and it struck me that this … Continue reading

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