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Introducing "The Beast" Minelab's Newest Creation - The Minelab Manticore

First, I would like to point out that the information I am providing is information that is CURRENTLY available.  There is a lot of information that we will learn once we have the detector in hand to field test. 

If you have been paying attention at all in the world of metal detecting you know that Minelab has recently announced the release of their newest creation.  The Manticore.  

Due to the similarities of the Equinox and a few features derived from the CTX 3030, I have referred to this detector as the "Lovechild" of the two.

Let’s discuss why I called it the lovechild of the CTX and the Equinox....

The Equinox 800 Metal Detector Excels at Hunting Saltwater Beaches - Finds Rings and Money!

A good customer, Mike H. from Waverly, KS was recently on a beach vacation with his Minelab Equinox 800 metal detector.  Mike regularly shares his finds with us and once again shares his spoils.  Mike says of his beach hunt:

"Just wanted to share my finds from my last trip to the beach. I was able to make it for a couple hours of low tide, it was fun and I found a couple more rings....

The New Garrett Axiom Gold Prospecting Metal Detector and What You Need to Know!

Garrett has just announced its newest addition to their fabulous line of metal detectors.  The company has doubled down on its metal detector offerings to those who are looking to get out into the fields and search for gold.

The company has, with the release of its two newest detectors, committed to the cold prospecting community.  Recently the company, which acquired Whites Metal Detectors, recently released the Garrett/White's Goldmaster 24K.  

The Goldmaster had long been one of White's best selling metal detector and it was known for being a proven gold getter.  While this detector is priced more in line with the other top selling, U.S. made metal detector, the Fisher Gold Bug II, or the world-renowned Minelab Gold Monster 1000, there are some people out there that need a little more out of their metal detectors.  Especially those who take the job of gold prospecting very seriously and are happy to pay up to get the technology to the next level to find the gold missed by others.

Introducing the Garrett Axiom metal detector....  

FAQ: What is the best pinpointer for metal detecting and why?

"While I think my opinion is important, I have to consider what the masses say. And the fact is, there is one pinpointer that sells 10-1 over the rest and for good reason."

For anyone new to metal detecting, I cannot stress enough how important a pinpointer is in the sport.  In a previous post titled, "Why a Pinpointer is Such a Crucial Part of Your Metal Detecting Gear", I discuss why the tool is so important to the hobby of metal detecting.  So, I won't get into that as much here.  This article's purpose is to lay out all of the pros and cons of the various pinpointers out there and why one stands out above the rest...