Metal detecting has become increasingly popular over the years, and it has been a passion of mine for about 15 years now. With the technology new metal detectors are using, just about anyone can easily start metal detecting with a few minutes after getting a new metal detector.
This site offers stories, tips and finds from myself and others who mutually share the hobby of metal detecting. If you have a neat story or find to share,
and I may post it here. ALSO, PLEASE MAKE YOU SURE TO POST ANY REVIEWS YOU MAY HAVE TO HELP OUT OTHER DETECTORISTS. WE NEED REVIEWS!. Thanks for stopping by!
February 1st, 2008
I was searching in a small patch of a garden that’s not far from where the old garrison once stood on the original farm in 1650. The owner of the property often drives his tractor along the side of the corn garden to access his field, and by chance I decided to go over the area with my Minelab Explorer II. . .
“I’ve considered myself a Metal Detectorist for about 30 years. On and off since the 1970’s, I had given the hobby up for several years and started getting back out there in 2003. About a mile from my house, in beautiful New Hampshire, there is a farm owned by wonderful folks. It’s run full-time, ‘round year – they grow produce in the summer and Christmas trees in the winter.
Last fall they gave me permission to hunt their property and I’ve spent a lot of time out there. I’ve even found many large coppers and some really old 1700’s pewter spoons. But my best find was something all together different and very, very old.
I got a strong signal and after digging about 5” deep a silver buckle popped out. I didn’t even clean the mud off until I got home, but when I did I recognized it right away. I cleaned it under running water and saw a beautiful, small silver shoe buckle that was used from 1650 to 1720. The chape and tongue design are noted in several reference books as those of the Tudor-Georgian period.
I showed the owners and they were really happy to see that piece. They’ve encouraged me to hunt the farm as often as I would like and as a gift to them I hand-painted a beautiful 1800’s bottle to display in their shop. This is the only silver buckle I have ever found there, but it is also one of the oldest pieces in my collection.
Ed in New Hampshire
Tags: Minelab Explorer 2, New Hampshire, Old Farm, Pewter Spoons, Shoe Buckle, Silver
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January 26th, 2008
The XLT® Metal Detector is high-performance simplicity and versatility at its best. With 5 expertly-designed programs to choose from, you’ve got virtually every kind of metal detector hunting covered. It’s easy to enhance a program, too, for your particular metal detector hunting with one of 10 Basic Adjustments or even a Professional Option. Completely automatic or totally adjustable. Includes a FREE Bullseye II, Royal GT Headphones,and Dreams Come True Book.
FEATURES
5 Turn-on-and-Go! Programs
Automatic Ground Balance
White’s exclusive SignaGraph®
High definition, megapixel luminescent display
Slide-in Nicad Battery System.
Waterproof 9 1/2″ metal search coil
Instruction DVD included
Average Pricetag: $900
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January 26th, 2008
Post your reviews for the Whites QXT PRO metal detector.
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Post your review for the Whites PRO XL 6000 metal detector.
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January 26th, 2008
One metal detector with three completely separate operating modes. Just toggle switch between gold prospecting, coin/jewelry or relic. The MXT™ Tracker™ becomes a specialized metal detector for that type of treasure. Comes with a FREE Bullseye II, Royal GT Headphones,and Dreams Come True Book.
FEATURES
3 complete separate programs
Coin/Jewelry Mode
Relic Mode
Prospecting Mode
Automatic Ground Balance
3 easy-adjust controls
Drop-in Battery Pack
Waterproof Eclipse
Instruction DVD included
Average Pricetag: $800
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