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The image below was a great day out with the Minelab Vanquish 360, best find was a silver Queen Victoria six pence.
My Beginner Recommendation the Minelab Vanquish 360
If I was starting the hobby again this is what I would purchase, it looks amazing and performs well above its price tag. Multi-frequency, light weight, high quality build, this really is a great starter. Check it out in action below.
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Watch the Minelab Vanquish 360 in action below to see its real-world performance in the field. Found live. If you have any questions about this metal detector, use the contact form to drop me a line.
The image below is a stunning Minelab X-Terra Elite with the red backlight on.
The Minelab X-Terra Elite, intermediate level
It offers unmatched performance for under £500. It truly is a game changer for the price tag. Checkout some footage of me in action with it during liove streams below.
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Watch the Minelab X-Terra Elite in action below to see its real-world performance out in the field. Click play to watch this versatile, waterproof metal detector hunt for targets. Found Live.
Minelab Manticore, my advanced recommendation
I am a former Equinox 800 user, and I loved that machine. But the manticore has made such a difference to my finds rate. It is priced as such for a reason. I absolutely love it. The separation, depth, and overall performance is phenomenal. This is the best detector on the market in my opinion. Check me out in action with it, and my settings.
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• 🎯 FREE DAVE’S BACKUP – Get my personal real-world field settings.
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Watch the Minelab Manticore in action finding a stunning medieval hammered silver coin live in the field! Click play to see the exact moment this deep historical target is recovered.
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