Metal Detecting Blog from Big Boys Hobbies

XP is pleased to announce the XP ORX Gold Prospecting Metal Detector.

Get ready for some High-performance Gold prospecting and Coin hunting!

Watch for updates on the detector on our website link above! More info coming very soon!

One of the biggest benefits of the latest generation of metal detectors is the ability to keep its software upto date and get all the new settings as and when they are released. Minelab have just released their latest software update for the Equinox series (600 and 800)

Click here to read all about the update, you'll find the software links and full instructions at the bottom of this PDF.

Included with this update is:

Silver Target Indication

IDs for silver coins on edge have been improved.

Depth Gauge Indications

The depth gauge is more accurate and stable at all depths.

General Updates

General improvements to the user interface and user profile functions.

Great story here form NBC Sports!

Curler John Landsteiner lost his U.S. Olympic ring on Huntington Beach in California. Doctor Rings & Things found it.

Landsteiner, part of the first U.S. Olympic champion curling team from February, dropped the ring about 10 to 20 feet into the Pacific Ocean on July 19, while he was in Southern California to attend the ESPY Awards, according to Reddit.

Landsteiner turned to Reddit and metal-detecting websites, posting the coordinates of where he lost it, hoping it washed ashore and that a sincere stranger could find it.

Enter Leon Jones, aka Doctor Rings & Things. Jones is a regular treasure hunter, posting his searches on YouTube. Jones found the ring this week and, through local TV station KTLA, video chatted with Landsteiner.

“It means a lot to me,” Landsteiner said, according to KTLA, ad

The new update is available on the XP deus webite which adds some further expert mode functionality and additional settings. you can get all the information by clicking here to visit XP Deus website.

It's important you keep all your software upto date to make sure you're not missing on any security features, or any new functionality that gets added with each version.

XP Deus Version 5 offers the following updates:

When you go metal detecting what phone do you use? Apple iPhone or a Android such as  Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus? Are phones a help or hindrance while metal detecting??

We're excited to announce that we have recently launched a new category on our website for Nokta Metal Detectors. 

The Nokta Impact series are hailed as some of the best "all round" multi frequency detectors on the market currently and we're excited what their future technology will bring.

You can check out our Nokta Impact metal detector packages here and if you have any questions, as always feel free to contact us at any time.

Over the years, the XP DEUS has continued to evolve, especially with the FREE software updates allowing the user to benefit from our advancing technology without the need to buy a new machine.

XP have been regularly introducing new accessories, such as the MI-6 pin pointer which connects directly to the DEUS, let’s not forget the super light and incredibly stable new HF coils which have taken the Deus to a new level.

This month XP are pleased to announce the upcoming release of 3 new search coils for the DEUS accompanied by a new FREE version 5 update which will also be available soon.

The X35 search coils:
Designed around brand new electronic advances, these new high performance and versatile coils will allow you to choose from a wide range of frequencies r

We're seeing various reports of fake Garrett AT Pro pointers circulating, mostly from eBay. The fakes seem to be using an almost identical hard shell (though slightly different shade of orange) with good looking box, case and paperwork but the cap and internals are very cheap. These fakes are unreliable and not protected by any warranty. We always advise against purchasing from international sellers, especially via eBay. If you are looking to buy a Garrett AT Pro pointer, please purchase directly from an authorized Garrett Dealer. It's really important to note, the fakes are NOT waterproof as you can see in the pictures.

The images are from the Garrett AT Pro Users Facebook Group:

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We'd like to announce a brand new vendor for BBH, Steve's Detector Rods!

Steve's Detector rods are made of the highest quality materials, right here in the USA, in his shop in Norman, OK. What sets these CTX 3030 rods apart is the price and build quality. These rods have exceptional hand-assembled levels of detail and quality, they are made from carbon fiber tubes with engineering grade plastics to sustain the test of time.

We're excited to add this product to our store and stand behind these rods 100%. Check them out now! Steves CTX Custom Hand Built Lower Rod

Metal detecting has always been a great form of exercise, walking the fields and parks, swinging a sometimes 20lb machine around hunting for treasure, but there are many other great benefits besides exercise that come with metal detecting:

- Great social experiences. most people love to approach metal detectorists when they are in public places like parks and beaches. the hobby can sometimes look strange yet exciting at the same time to onlookers who may be curious about the hobby or if you've had any success on the day, metal detecting is always a great way to meet new people!

- Good family bonding activity! having family members interested in metal detecting? bring them along! kids especially love the thrill of the hunt. Sposes should be encourage to give it a try at least once too, you never know, you could get them hooked too and have a full time partner for your hunts!

- Financial benefits