r/metaldetecting is a subreddit with 344k members. The community frequently discusses metal detecting, finds, find, coin, and metal, and they frequently recommend/review hobby, metal, and recommendations, and the most common flair used is show & tell, id request, other, gear question, and cleaning finds.
Welcome to r/metaldetecting, a place to discuss all things metal detecting! Please check out the rules before posting.
If you are looking for advice on a detector or gear, take a look at the stickied post. As a member of our sub you are welcome to use our sub's code "REDDITMD2026" at checkout on Kellycodetectors.com. (US)
If you purchase from Radioworld.ca try out the code (REDDITRWMD) at checkout. (CA)
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Popular Topics in r/metaldetecting
#1
Metal Detecting
63 posts
#2
Finds
49 posts
#3
Find
26 posts
#4
Coin
24 posts
#5
Metal
20 posts
#6
Silver
15 posts
#7
Found
15 posts
#8
Button
14 posts
#9
Gold
11 posts
#10
Ring
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/metaldetecting
Hobby
9 reviews
#1
Nokta
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
Minelab
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
XP Deus 2
5.0★ from 1 review
Metal
6 reviews
#1
Minelab
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Nokta
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Recommendations
2 reviews
#1
Minelab
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Nokta
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/metaldetecting
#1
Show & Tell
: "Old Party house yielded…"
116 posts
#2
ID Request
: "Crusader ring?"
59 posts
#3
Other
: "Moving to Another Metal Detecting Friendly State (US)"
11 posts
#4
Gear Question
: "Bought my first detector!"
6 posts
#5
Cleaning Finds
: "Found this aluminum Wehrmacht buckle in a swamp. Is cleaning enough?"
4 posts
#6
How do I...?
: "Protocol when bumping into another hobbyist?"
3 posts
#7
Historical conjecture
: "Wells Fargo agent badge"
1 post
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+45k members(14.9%)
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Last updated: August 6, 2026