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We spent weeks testing the best metal detectors on the market. Here are our top six picks. Purchasing one of the best metal detectors is the first step to kicking off your exciting new hobby. These ...

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What To Consider in a Metal Detector Before we talk about how to pick a metal detector, we should quickly explain how they work. Consumer metal detectors have a round head known as the "search coil," ...