r/metaldetecting is a subreddit with 349k 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 id request, show & tell, other, gear question, and how do i...?.
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)
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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
ID Request
: "Found while looking for husbands wedding ring. I’m not going to investigate any further but just wondering if anyone has any ideas?"
85 posts
#2
Show & Tell
: "The ring has been found!"
77 posts
#3
Other
: "Looking to hire a metal detector specialist in NYC"
17 posts
#4
Gear Question
: "Garret shovel is absolute garbage"
16 posts
#5
How do I...?
: "Bought a used Nokta Simplex. Where to start searching?"
3 posts
#6
Cleaning Finds
: "What’s this ring?"
1 post
#7
Historical conjecture
: "First timer! My lot was built on a battle site of a 1670’s war (help lol)"
1 post
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Last updated: August 25, 2026