Metal detecting can be a rewarding hobby that not only brings a tremendous amount of pleasure but can also provide you with the opportunity to unearth an array of treasures. If you have been considering getting involved with metal detecting, you will find that there is much to enjoy about this hobby as well as much to learn, including the right type of equipment to purchase for the type of metal detecting that you would like to engage in, the proper way to search a site and some basic rules and guidelines to keep in mind when locating items hidden beneath the ground.

In this guide we are going to address all of those issues so that you will be able to hit the ground running and get started having fun with metal detecting right away.

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