Chances are that you’ve seen people combing a beach looking for this hidden treasure using metal detectors. Ever wanted to give this hobby a try? You don’t need a chest full of gold to find the right tool. With that in mind, we’ve tracked down some outstanding metal detectors to help you in your quest to find hidden items.
Strong sweeper
The team at Bounty Hunter have created a metal detector that comes with a preset ground balance to neutralize the response of the device to the mineral makeup of the ground you’re searching. Begin a sweep of the area with the detector in motion all metal mode, and then switch to using discrimination mode when you have a more precise item in mind.
Pros: Can find a wide range of metals including coins, iron items along with precious metals such as gold and silver.
Cons: The coil is waterproof but if you are using it at the shoreline, you have to be careful about keeping water from splashing the non-waterproof housing and shorting it out.
A name to trust
Armchair explorers have been reading National Geographic magazine and watching its documentary videos for decades. When you’re inspired to get out there and do some exploring of your own, consider this metal detector, which is designed for kids. When it finds something buried, this detector will start flashing its LED light and emitting a beeping sound.
Pros: A telescoping arm allows you to extend the length of the metal detector, which includes a padded arm strap and comfort grip for easier usage by kids.
Cons: The way the unit is balanced, users may find it causes their arms to wear out from holding it while scanning in larger areas.
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Cutting-edge pick
A 20 percent larger LCD display screen of this metal detector from Ricomax gives you more data as you come across buried treasure. It’s billed as the most advanced model yet from the company. Using buttons instead of old-fashioned knobs and dials, you’ll be searching for hidden items in no time. Also included: a digging shovel with a handy carrying bag to bring it to your search locations.
Pros: New high-accuracy DSP chip helps you detect more buried items with improved signal response.
Cons: The RM Ricomax metal detector comes with instructions that users may find difficult to understand, so you may need to find videos of people using it online for help in using it.
Simple to use
When you have encountered a larger piece of buried treasure, this metal detector will help you to identify its edges, making an easier process of digging in the sand or soil to retrieve the item. To help you judge target depth, this detector includes inches and centimeters on the side of the pinpointer.
Pros: After five minutes have elapsed without you pressing any buttons, the detector will produce warning chirps to remind you to adjust your settings while moving through the environment.
Cons: The unit’s power will go off automatically after 60 minutes to help you save battery power, but if you are out searching for a longer period, it might be annoying to have to reactivate it mid-search.
