Vanquish 540 on the beaches of Galveston Texas

Iggy_AZ

Jr. Member
Sep 26, 2020
20
43
Phoenix Arizona
Detector(s) used
Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro
Garrett ACE 350
Minelab SD2200V2
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
This is the 1st chance to run the beach since I got the Vanquish 540 last year.
I used the large 12" coil to cover more area.
I'm totally blown away how stable it is in salty wet sand as well as in the water.
Stable and super silent after dropping 2 notches in sensitivity.
All I found is quarters, dimes and a few pennies.
The depth is well above what I expected and go easily 6 to 8 inches and finds a dime.
I only was digging when it was 20 or above but these beaches are clean with not much trash.
The pin pointer mode was super easy to get a target in focus before digging.
I easily picked up small metal fishing leaders with very little problem at 6"
I probably found 8 to 10 dollars mostly quarters and dimes as I said.

Very happy in the V540 performance.
 

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies

Supporting Vendor
Supporting Vendor
Jul 24, 2005
4,594
1,219
Moore Oklahoma
Detector(s) used
Call for your Treasurenet special discount! Be sure to mention Tnet when you call!
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
This is the 1st chance to run the beach since I got the Vanquish 540 last year.
I used the large 12" coil to cover more area.
I'm totally blown away how stable it is in salty wet sand as well as in the water.
Stable and super silent after dropping 2 notches in sensitivity.
All I found is quarters, dimes and a few pennies.
The depth is well above what I expected and go easily 6 to 8 inches and finds a dime.
I only was digging when it was 20 or above but these beaches are clean with not much trash.
The pin pointer mode was super easy to get a target in focus before digging.
I easily picked up small metal fishing leaders with very little problem at 6"
I probably found 8 to 10 dollars mostly quarters and dimes as I said.

Very happy in the V540 performance.
Good review! The Minelab Vanquish 540 being a multi-frequency makes it an EXCELLENT machine!
 

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies

Supporting Vendor
Supporting Vendor
Jul 24, 2005
4,594
1,219
Moore Oklahoma
Detector(s) used
Call for your Treasurenet special discount! Be sure to mention Tnet when you call!
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I had a Nox 800 ,I fell on hard times and I was force to sell it ,However I replaced it with the 540 and I like the 540 just as well if not better than the ENox 800
Glad you are out hunting still!
 

diamonddave

Full Member
Jan 4, 2021
108
238
WESTERN PA
Detector(s) used
MINELAB VANQUISH 540 PP
MINELAB X-TERRA PRO
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I only was digging when it was 20 or above but these beaches are clean with not much trash.
I love to hunt in Jewelry Mode with the Vanquish. Don't pass on those low-tones if you have the time to dig it all. Good luck!
 

supertraq

Sr. Member
May 8, 2014
402
152
Pcola fl
Detector(s) used
Fisher cz6a,,,Fisher cz-20,,,,Teknetics gamma 6000,,"Tek Eurotek pro ,,Fisher gold bug s.e 2.9er,,Tek T2 ltd se,,Tek T2+,,Minelab Vanquish 540 and 340 and a new Nokta Legend and Garret Infinium
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I have a boat load of detectors and I find the 540 to be unbeatable. Backlight is also very welcome as Florida is hot and muckey so night hunting is the norm.
 

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