10 Metal Detecting Mistakes That Are Costing You Finds!

metal detecting mistakes, metal detecting tips, how to metal detect, metal detecting beginners, metal detecting permissions, treasure hunting tips, relic hunting tips If you want to find more treasure, you need to stop making these metal detecting mistakes. In this video, Mark Dayton (Brass Medic) breaks down the 10 most common mistakes that hold detectorists back — from beginners to experienced hunters — and shows you exactly how to fix them. These are the kinds of mistakes that cost you finds, waste your time, and limit your success in the field. Once you understand them, your results can improve immediately. Mark also shares real-world strategies for getting permission to detect private property, one of the biggest keys to unlocking better sites and better finds. 🎥 Video Highlights ✅ 10 Metal Detecting Mistakes You Must Avoid ✅ How These Mistakes Cost You Valuable Finds ✅ Simple Fixes To Improve Your Results Immediately ✅ How To Get Permission To Detect Private Property ✅ Mindset Shifts That Separate Beginners From Experts ✅ Tools And Apps To Help You Find Better Locations 📱 Apps Mentioned ✅ Gaia GPS – https://www.gaiagps.com/ ✅ OnX Hunt – https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Mistake 1: Stay in the Hot Zone 07:36 Mistake 2: Spiral From Your Indicator 09:22 Mistake 3: Follow Up on Tips 11:13 Mistake 4: Talk to the Older Generation 13:27 Mistake 5: Getting Permissions 25:27 Mistake 6: Optimize Machine Settings 27:30 Mistake 7: Swing Speed Matters 28:37 Mistake 8: Choose the Right Coil 31:50 Mistake 10: Build a Test Garden 36:06 Outro and Wrap-Up 🔥Step into "Metal Detecting Success School" on Skool and learn directly from professional treasure hunter Mark Dayton with his 40 Years of experience, he reveals the skills, tactics, and hidden techniques that create true metal detecting SUCCESS in finding relics, coins, gold nuggets, and more! https://www.skool.com/metal-detecting... 🛠️ All gear featured in this video is from High Plains Prospectors — known for award-winning customer support and unbeatable prices. To help support my channel: 🔗 Shop now: https://highplainsprospectors.com/?re... 🎥 Subscribe for More: If you're passionate about metal detecting, Gold Prospecting, Meteorite Hunting and Treasure Hunting, don't forget to subscribe for future content. Stay tuned for in-depth tutorials, reviews, field tests, and exclusive insights into the world of metal detecting. 🌐 *Follow Brass Medic for More:* 📸 Instagram: [@BrassMedic](  / brassmedic  ) 🐦 Twitter: [@BrassMedic](  / brassmedic  ) 📘 Facebook: [Brass Medic](  / brassmedic  ) 💬 Join the Channel: [Click here for perks](   / @brassmedic  ) 🎓 Training & Courses: [ExpertDetecting.com](https://www.expertdetecting.com) 💼 Business Inquiries: mark@expertdetecting.com 💡 Patreon: [Support the Channel](  / brassmedic  ) For business Inquiries Only: treasureboxguy@gmail.com 📚 About Mark Dayton (Brass Medic): Mark is a California-based treasure hunter with over 40 years of experience in metal detecting, gold prospecting, and meteorite hunting. A retired firefighter-paramedic and professional musician, Mark is also a published author and speaker, featured on numerous TV shows, podcasts, and at major detecting events. He shares his knowledge at ExpertDetecting.com, where he teaches everything from field research to meteorite hunting. ⚙️ Metal Detectors Featured: Minelab Manticore Minelab CTX-3030 Minelab X-Terra Pro Minelab X-Terra Elite Minelab Equinox 800 Minelab Equinox 900 Minelab Vanquish 560 Minelab SDC-2300 Minelab GPX-6000 Minelab GPZ-7000 Minelab GPZ-8000 Minelab Gold Monster 1000 Minelab Gold Monster 2000 🎵 All Music Licensed From Soundstripe and Audiio "Lone Rider: David Fasilyan (Licensed)