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A tarnished silver coin held in a dirt-covered hand just pulled from the ground, with a metal detector coil blurred in the background
After
Dry grass and pebbles on unremarkable ground, shot from knee height with shallow depth of field
Before

What's under your feet right now?

Shop Your SetupTake the Detector Quiz
Step 01 — Choose Your Detector

Entry-Level vs. Mid-Range

The difference between pulling a wheat cent and missing a silver Barber dime at ten inches. Hover each column to see where the upgrade matters.

Entry Level
Mid-Range ✦
Operating Frequency
6.4 kHz4–40 kHz Multi
Discrimination Modes
3 preset8 custom + notch
Ground Balance
Manual onlyAuto + Manual + Tracking
Search Coil
9″ DD stock11″ DD waterproof
Target ID Display
Analog meterNumeric + graphical VDI
Iron/Silver Separation
6–8 inches10–12 inches
Weight
3.2 lbs2.7 lbs carbon fiber
Water Resistance
Coil onlyFully submersible 10 ft
Battery Life
20 hrs AA12 hrs Li-ion rechargeable
Price Range
$180–$320$420–$750
Entry Level Is Right For
  • First season detectorists learning target ID
  • Casual beach and park hunting
  • Budget under $350 all-in
  • Kids and family outings
Mid-Range Is Right For
  • Relic hunting in iron-heavy Civil War sites
  • Separating silver from nails at 10–12 inches
  • Multi-frequency for mineralized Virginia clay
  • Detectorists ready for their next 10 years
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Step 02 — Choose Your Coil

The Coil Changes Everything

Same detector, three different coils — three completely different hunts. The depth cones below show real-world detection in average mineralized soil.

Stock DD Coil

Ships with most detectors

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Diameter

9–11 inch

Avg Depth

8–10 in

Coverage

Medium

Price

Included

Best For

All-around hunting, parks, fields

  • —Standard DD wound
  • —Ground coverage: ~6 sq in/sweep
  • —Good trash separation
  • —Stable in moderate mineralization
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Most Popular Upgrade

Sniper Coil

Tight quarters, iron trash

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Diameter

4–6 inch

Avg Depth

5–7 in

Coverage

Narrow & precise

Price

$89–$149

Best For

Cellar holes, iron-infested sites, coin shooting

  • —Concentric or tight DD wound
  • —Thread between iron nails
  • —Superior target separation
  • —Ideal for old homestead foundations
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Wide-Scan Plate

Maximum ground coverage

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Diameter

15–17 inch

Avg Depth

12–15 in

Coverage

Wide sweep

Price

$159–$249

Best For

Open fields, deep silver, low-trash sites

  • —Elliptical DD or mono wound
  • —Covers 3× more ground per hour
  • —Reaches deep silver and gold
  • —Heavier — arm fatigue over 4+ hours
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Step 03 — Complete Your Kit

Every Find Needs the Right Tools

A $600 detector paired with a $15 folding shovel is a bad trade. The right accessories protect your finds and your back.

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Entry

Basic Probe

$29–$55
Sensitivity1–2 inch range
AudioSingle tone
Water ResistanceSplash only
Battery9V alkaline

Gets the job done for casual hunts. Loses targets easily in loose soil.

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Upgrade

Mid Pinpointer

$99–$149
Sensitivity3–4 inch range
AudioVariable tone + vibrate
Water ResistanceFully submersible 10 ft
BatteryRechargeable USB

The real workhorse. Variable tone tells you how close before you dig.

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Personalized Gear Recommendation

Take the Detector Quiz

Three questions. One setup built for your terrain, your skill level, and your budget.

TerrainExperienceBudget

Where do you hunt most often?