Tip #3

When you dig for a target you have located, it’s a good idea to lay a small ground cloth on the edge of your hole. This way you can pile the dirt on it and then cleanly refill the hole when you are through digging (this is especially helpful when you are digging in a lawn or park, this way you won’t wear out your welcome!). Check out my site for more ideas about metal detecting!

Tip #2

When you locate a target with your metal detector, try to “pinpoint” it before digging. To pinpoint a target, sweep your search coil over the target in one direction, then sweep perpendicular to the first line to form an imaginary “X” directly over the target. This will help you to dig more accurately.