Learn how All-Terrain Low Conductors changes the response to small or thin targets using a controlled comparison on a permissioned ploughed field.
Find Small, Thin Targets with the Manticore Low Conductors Mode Read More »
A repeatable field exercise for learning how Recovery Speed changes target separation, tone length and confidence when useful signals sit among old iron.
Minelab Manticore Recovery Speed Test for Iron-Contaminated Pasture Read More »
15 Metal Detecting Tips to Help You Find More Targets Most detectorists would like to find more coins, artefacts and interesting targets. It is tempting to assume that the answer is buying a more expensive detector or increasing sensitivity to maximum. In reality, your search technique, site selection and understanding of the detector often make
Metal Detector Ground Balance: What It Is and How to Set It Ground balance is one of the most important metal detector settings to understand, particularly when detecting on mineralised ground. At its simplest, ground balancing allows your detector to compensate for naturally occurring minerals in the soil that might otherwise produce false signals or
Minelab Manticore Coin Settings for UK Coins If you are looking for effective Minelab Manticore settings for finding UK coins, the settings below are those we use ourselves at Metal Searchers. We have spent many years metal detecting on a variety of sites and ground conditions, and these Manticore settings have proved particularly effective when
10 Metal Detecting Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid Every detectorist makes mistakes when starting out. Metal detecting looks relatively simple from the outside: switch on the detector, walk across a field or beach, wait for a signal and dig up something interesting. In practice, there is quite a lot to learn. At Metal Searchers, we have
Metal Detecting Rules UK: NCMD Code of Conduct Explained Responsible metal detecting is about much more than simply obtaining a detector and finding somewhere to search. Every time we go detecting, our behaviour affects how landowners, farmers, archaeologists and the wider public view the hobby. The National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD) Code of Conduct
Should You Clean Old Coins? A Guide for Detectorists and Collectors Finding an old coin is one of the most satisfying moments in metal detecting. The natural reaction is often: “How do I clean it so I can see what it is?” That is also the point where permanent damage can occur. At Metal Searchers,
How to Clean Roman Coins Safely Without Damaging Them Finding a Roman coin while metal detecting can be an unforgettable experience. After perhaps 1,500–2,000 years in the ground, the temptation is naturally to clean away the soil and reveal the emperor, inscription and reverse design. But Roman coins can be surprisingly fragile. In many cases,
Metal Detecting on Farmland: A Guide for UK Landowners If you own or manage farmland, you may occasionally be approached by someone asking for permission to metal detect on your property. For landowners unfamiliar with the hobby, the immediate questions are usually understandable: Will they damage the fields? What happens if something valuable is found?