The Metal Detecting Bible: Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks and Insider Secrets for Finding Hidden Treasures

I have acquired two books focused on the subject of metal detecting, this is one. Like another reviewer said- it's not a bible, but it's pretty darned good. The second edition is from 2023, the most recent and current on the subject that I could find. The other book I bought, Metal Detecting, also available from Amazon, is from 2016, which is this book's first edition's date. Both are good books, some content varies, some very similar, but my takeaway is a reinforcement of essentials, with refinements in both, The Metal Detecting Bible is more valuable from a timeline perspective of information. I had the Minelab Vanquish 540 recommended to me, and NOW it's my machine. A far newer system than an old Garrett I used for work many years ago, so I felt like I needed some educational assistance to catch up with my new hobby.

Great book for all aspects of detecting, great author and a great book

Excellent information and tips.

I haven't even read the whole book but I already know, or at least, certainly believe, Brandon Niece has his ducks in a line. I kind of already suspected that because he was already discussed along with some of his strategies in Andy Sabisch's book about the Minelab CTX3030. I don't think Andy's going to just let any old "swinger" be a part of any of his books. I love how he goes in to detail about things like ground balancing, and noise cancel. These are such important aspects of a metal detector. I feel that he's a good, straight forward, concise but interesting author. Keep up the good work Brandon!

The book I would definitely recommend to anyone getting started in detecting. Lots of good information written in a conversational, occasionally humorous.

Phenomenal work on metal detecting. Would highly recommend to beginners as well as those experienced in the hobby and have not read already. Book simply covers the gambit, from different types of machines, how they work, different coils and how they work without being to scientific, but scientific enough. This work also gives great tips on how to ground balance, notch out, and adjust sensitivity as well as proper hunting demeanor! It even has picture suggested dress, as well as sample "dig" agreements in the back of the book. Finally it tells one how to take care of their finds, clean them, as well as the necessary other recommended tools in addition to the metal detector. Great work and should be read by novices and experts alike.

This book is okay if you know nothing about metal detecting. Reading it as someone who has been detecting for nearly a year, however, I didn't find much content or information that I wasn't already familiar with (and believe me, I'm no expert!). I also feel like, for having the word "bible" in the title, the book should cover topics in a much more in-depth way and contain more information.

This is a great book if you are new to metal detecting. It gives you an explaination for what the detector does and how it works. Its worth the money

It has very useful information.

Very good read, especially for someone who is not that knowledgeable about this hobby like me. Great info about types of detectors how they work as well as everything else you need to know. Was a little unsure about purchasing this book as written by an American so was worried it would be very much focused on gold hunting; pleased to say it wasn't ! Recommend to anyone who wants to know the ins and outs of all aspects of this hobby. Very well written in my opinion.

It contained good information and time-saving, efficient tips that would help any detectorist.

Very in depth read about metal detectors and detection. Best book I have read on the subject. Highly recommend reading this if you’re interested in metal detecting

Useful and easy to read