Help Newbie Detectorist in Richmond Va area

[Kepfingered]

Help Need assistance is there anyone in the Richmond Midlothian or Surrounding area that wouldn't mind taking a Newbie Detectorist out Metal Detecting, New to the area kind of a Fish out of the water, I have a Metal detector & Shovel ect

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Little far for me - but I can tell you the BEST place to practice is in your own yard. Find/make a patch of ground free of any metal and bury some known objects. A quarter at 6" and 12", dimes, nickels, cents, even nails and trash. Mark them with colored golf tees pushed in almost flush and DRAW A MAP.

Then, practice over these items. Try different detector settings, practice sweeping in an "X" pattern to pin-point them, etc. Invaluable in helping you earn how your detector works.

 

[angelito1]

Welcome to Tnet. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

 

[VaGent]

I'm in the area, but my season is done for me till next January after deer season. Stay away from the NPS and city parks.

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to TreasureNet. Good luck!

 

[Kepfingered]

Thank you for the Tips ,Much appreciated