My name is Dave. I have used metal detectors since I was a child. My first was a single transistor Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) with a wooden housing coming via my Grandfather. It was powered by one AAA battery, and used a transistor radio tuned into the Long Wave band attached to the stem.

With the advent of VLF (very low frequency had better ground penetration) I borrowed my brother's Viking and searching a wood where a Spitfire had been abandoned in 1940 I found a hammered coin. I got a Bounty Hunter for my birthday. I then progressed after 1000hrs + on the BH to a Minelab Vanquish and also now use a Quest X10 as a back up machine as it weighs less. I would love an Equinox 800 or later they seem to embody everything for the serious the detector prospector.
Part of the art is down to sheer luck so I can't say for sure my chances are compromised by my relatively low cost equipment.
On that one I will report back hopefully as only time will tell.
I hope you enjoy my videos.