It's more than a hobby, it's a way of life.
Metal Detecting Tips, Reviews & Guides for Every Detectorist
Welcome to The Metal Detecting Guy
Metal detecting is one of those hobbies that gets under your skin. One minute you’re sweeping a field in the early morning mist, the next you’re holding something in your hand that hasn’t seen daylight for 300 years. That feeling never gets old — and it’s exactly why I built this site.
Whether you’re just getting started and need help choosing your first metal detector, or you’re an experienced detectorist looking for honest equipment reviews and practical advice, you’ll find it all here. I cover everything from beginner guides and product reviews to metal detecting tips, legal advice, and the best places to search.
I’m not here to sell you something shiny. I’m here to share what I know — and what I’m still learning — so you can get more out of every session in the field.
Take a look around, and feel free to get in touch. There’s treasure out there waiting to be found.
Product Reviews
Finding the right metal detector can make or break your time in the field. I review the latest detectors, pinpointers, digging tools, and accessories — giving you honest, hands-on opinions so you can buy with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Beginners Guides
New to metal detecting? No problem. These guides cover everything you need to get started — from choosing your first detector and understanding ground balance, to where to search and how to read a signal. Simple, practical advice for anyone just picking up the hobby.
Articles
From metal detecting laws and permissions to tips on cleaning your finds and researching the best sites — these articles dig into the details that make you a better detectorist. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or a serious hunter, there’s something here for every level.
Latest Posts
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Minelab Equinox 900 Review 2026 — The Machine Most Detectorists Should Actually Buy
The Minelab Manticore gets the headlines. The XP Deus II gets the forum debates. But for most serious detectorists — the ones who hunt parks…
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XP Deus II Review 2026 — The World’s Most Advanced Wireless Detector?
There are flagship detectors, and then there is the XP Deus II. While most manufacturers were still working out how to add wireless headphones to…
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GDDREAM Metal Detector Review 2026 — Budget Detecting With an 18-Hour Battery
The budget metal detector space on Amazon is packed with options, and knowing which ones are worth your money isn’t always easy. GDDREAM is a…
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Minelab Manticore Review 2026 — Is This the Best Metal Detector Money Can Buy?
There are detectors, and then there is the Minelab Manticore. Since it launched, the Manticore has occupied a position at the top of the market…
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HawkSeek Metal Detector Review 2026 — A Budget Detector Worth Looking At?
The budget end of the Amazon metal detector market is crowded. There are dozens of brands competing for attention — many of them sharing the…
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Minelab X-Terra Pro Review 2026 — The Best Value Waterproof Detector Out There?
There’s a question that comes up all the time in metal detecting forums: can you get a genuinely capable, fully waterproof detector without spending a…