Big Dog

Big Dog

I am a Metal Detectorist and Photographer in Northern Virginia. Join me as I learn and explore the hobby of Metal Detecting. It is my aim to pass on all that I learn to other people looking to get started in this hobby. Check this channel for equipment reviews and recommendations for the beginning detectorist, Live dig videos, beach hunting, relic hunting, and treasure hunting. Please subscribe and click the bell so you don't miss a single video. Thanks for watching.

My detecting equipment:
Minelab Vanquish 540
Minelab Pro Find 35
Nokta Makro Simplex+
Garrett hand digger
Root Slayer Nomad shovel
CKG sand scoop

Photography and Video Equipment:
Nikon Z7
Nikon 24-70mm S
Nikon 70-200mm
Nikon 35mm S
Nikon 20mm
Panasonic LUMIX G85
Olympus 12-100mm F4 pro
Olympus 60mm macro
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f1.7
Panasonic Lumix 100-300 II
GoPro Hero 8 Black
DJI Osmo Pocket
Zoom H5 Audio Recorder
AKG C1000S Mic
Zoom F1 Field Recorder

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  • @stanlee1963able
    @stanlee1963able6 күн бұрын

    Thank you. This validates my upgrade to the 540. I’ll be back to watch more of your videos. 👍🏼

  • @Andrewtate-topg1999
    @Andrewtate-topg19998 күн бұрын

    Bro how much depath is working please tell me😢

  • @tommywinthrop3429
    @tommywinthrop3429Ай бұрын

    It doesn't take much water to destroy the Vanquish!!!!! Performance wise its a beast!!!!

  • @MrSh8ky
    @MrSh8ky3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the honest review.I love my pro 35. No issues accessing the battery compartment at all. I have not had to replace the battery for well over 6 months now and I detect at least twice a week. I do however remove the battery when not in use. Good tip is to ground balance the pinpointer each time you turn it on, makes it even more effective and precise.

  • @brian6140
    @brian61403 ай бұрын

    What the hell is this?

  • @Brando_Magnifico
    @Brando_Magnifico3 ай бұрын

    So in conclusion, mineralization of your soil plus the power lines equals a very inaccurate test

  • @jeremeygloyd2894
    @jeremeygloyd28944 ай бұрын

    Thanks I subscribed and sent my request to the group!

  • @user-wb7lv7qj2t
    @user-wb7lv7qj2t4 ай бұрын

    Fckn S H I T

  • @deanollom3449
    @deanollom34494 ай бұрын

    Thank you, sir, I bought a vanquish over the simplex. Never knew this video was on line took me two months to figure out , but very happy with my metal detector the vanquish Wish I would assault this video earlier thank you again I made the right choice

  • @firewaterforgeofarizona4304
    @firewaterforgeofarizona43045 ай бұрын

    As of 1 March 2024 it's $95.00 on Amazon. Yes, the, lanyard is ridiculous, replaced it. Overall, much better than the carrot I started with.

  • @norseman1137
    @norseman11375 ай бұрын

    Good review ... I'll stick with my Mi6 and Carrot

  • @kerryedavis
    @kerryedavis5 ай бұрын

    These videos should be clearly identified in the titles as "tributes" or whatever so people don't waste their time.

  • @michaelcook68
    @michaelcook686 ай бұрын

    good effort but not like the origional

  • @6061lucky
    @6061lucky6 ай бұрын

    I have the Simplex and yes it is a very good beginner machine but when you take it to the beach . I have taken mine two different times put The ground balance to zero nothing I could do but stop the chatter . So it leads me to say I will be buying the Vanquish as my second Machine. I know you can’t go deep in the water with it , but I am in North Carolina farm Country and have lot of Fields , old abandon houses all around my house.

  • @KrzysiuNet
    @KrzysiuNet9 ай бұрын

    Awesome job! I don't remember who played who in the original sketch, but here you could see it - like in the flawless mimicking Palin in 05:23 (or Chapman in 08:15!) :)

  • @HillbillyStockPicks
    @HillbillyStockPicks9 ай бұрын

    Loved yer videos part 1 and 2, thanks so much for diving into that.

  • @raypurchase801
    @raypurchase80110 ай бұрын

    SUPERB RECREATION. Very difficult to create something this good.

  • @mustlovepretzels
    @mustlovepretzels10 ай бұрын

    Big Dog: thanks for posting. The Pythons lampoon London police officer Norman Pilcher as "Spiny Norman". Cheers!🥨

  • @bigedkc
    @bigedkc10 ай бұрын

    Are you happy that your a vanquish sell out lol if anybody believes this guy's info don't he is a sales man for minelab. Just watch what he is trying to push

  • @bigedkc
    @bigedkc10 ай бұрын

    Sir this is an unfair test i bet mine lab sent you the vanquish your comparing the top vanquish at close to 500 dollars and the simplex at 300 dollars plz don't be fake we know so did they give you the 540 for free lol... Why don't you do the right comparison... The simplex and the 440 like everyone else does you sir are fake news

  • @whitemanriding
    @whitemanriding11 ай бұрын

    Best of both worlds and have the ten inch as well .

  • @anthonyrenaud5783
    @anthonyrenaud578311 ай бұрын

    Loved how you used the spaghetti westerns to describe the positives and negatives of the pinpointer. I have the pro-35 but I think I’m going to buy a rechargeable pinpointer next time. I paid $20 for two 9 volt batteries today. Ridiculous

  • @JohnSaylock-ec4cd
    @JohnSaylock-ec4cd8 ай бұрын

    I picked up rechargable 9v batts on ebay. They work great.

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    Vanquish is chattery on wet sand i see i have same issue with mine

  • @huskypup3489
    @huskypup3489 Жыл бұрын

    Funny as hell.

  • @davesmith3884
    @davesmith3884 Жыл бұрын

    Entry level, the average person does not need much more. If it can find something six inches you are doing good, A lot of city, county, state and federal parks do not want to go down much more than six inches.

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from ireland loving the videos, i also a newbie with the vanquish 540 finding it tricky on the beach but very committed and keen to learn

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    These vanquish 540 are €600 here in ireland thats over 600 us dollars, they are much more expensive this side of the atlantic dont know why ?

  • @billbarry2984
    @billbarry29846 ай бұрын

    You're getting ripped off, $379 in South Carolina for the 540, but that's not the Pro Pack. American Dollars tho!!

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    What settings you use on the beach with the vanquish 540 ? I just bought my first machine same as you having no joy as a newbie im digging all junk dont know if its me or this is a crap detector

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    What settings is best for beach with the vanquish 540 wet sand

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    Great video i have the vanquish 540 amazing machine with the multi frequency on the beach far superior to any vlf single frequency

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 Жыл бұрын

    The vanquish is a far better machine all round the multi frequency is a massive advantage worth 5 points alone

  • @Zeitgeist971
    @Zeitgeist971 Жыл бұрын

    All these comments and not one person has realised and mentioned that it's a Python sketch without any of the Python's actually being in it. Very strange of you all.

  • @overlandnevada2997
    @overlandnevada2997 Жыл бұрын

    Any plans on doing a review of the Garrett Pro Pointer AT?

  • @ygfhwj253
    @ygfhwj253 Жыл бұрын

    Peace be upon you. I want to buy the original Vanquish 540 Minilab. Is it made in the USA, Malaysia, Taiwan or Australia 💯💯 Thank you, a follower from Morocco. Thank you.

  • @JohnDoe-uu2zs
    @JohnDoe-uu2zs Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @xtc2v
    @xtc2v Жыл бұрын

    Keep Vaseline away from 9v battery terminals as its one of the few greases that is conductive

  • @seanobrien2306
    @seanobrien2306 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Big Dog..., Impressive video and excellent information and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! * I have both metal detectors and the Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack runs circles around the Nokta Makro Simplex + in "highly mineralized soil", and ( lots of Iron ) in mining country in southwest Montana... Historic Uptown Butte, Montana is known for "The "Richest Hill on Earth" and proves it by its mining and highly mineralized soil with Iron... * I have found more of just about anything with the Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro Pack..., and less with the Nokta Makro Simplex +. * I had a backyard lawn sale and sold the Nokta Makro Simplex + and glad I did... Impressive video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video and tests... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)

  • @HappyHermitt
    @HappyHermitt Жыл бұрын

    I'm stuck between the 2. Also the Ace 250 or 300.

  • @gregsmht40
    @gregsmht40 Жыл бұрын

    Mine is an absolute pile of junk. Falses on everything or absolutely no signal. I've used it a dozen times with many different batteries. Nope still a piece of trash.

  • @MichaelFoster-vz6io
    @MichaelFoster-vz6io Жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice. As I am very new to metal detecting your channel is like gold dust to me. Michael from Kent UK

  • @grahamdowling7312
    @grahamdowling7312 Жыл бұрын

    Great sketch, but much rather see the original with the authentic python team, otherwise this is just a waste of time....

  • @petermortimer6303
    @petermortimer6303 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect example of why you shouldn't try and recreate a masterpiece. A pretty poor imitation

  • @Alkmaar89
    @Alkmaar89 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best comparison video I've seen so far 👍🏻. I would like to see a salt water beach dept test between the vanquish and de legend.

  • @DHMeister
    @DHMeister Жыл бұрын

    I was specifically scouring KZread this morning to find a video to remind me how to open the battery compartment on my minelab pro 35. I need to open it because due to an injury, I can't MD for a while and I need to remove the battery that's already been in there for 2 years. Thanks for letting me know that it's NOT me! I will now head to the garage for my channel locks. 😡 I also just bought n new "lanyard" (a real one). Otherwise, I'm pretty happy with my pinpointer. Thanks for the review.

  • @GarysMetalDetecting
    @GarysMetalDetecting Жыл бұрын

    Any beach hunt is a good hunt keep on swinging and have fun. Beach 2 wet sand, Beach 1 dry sand 20. to anything you can handle listening to lol

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 Жыл бұрын

    Simplex waterproof though and submersible.

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 Жыл бұрын

    What size coil on the Vanquish?

  • @timippolito1182
    @timippolito1182 Жыл бұрын

    I have a quick question. Back in the late 80s. I bought a Whites Pro Plus, and for a few years I've found many coins. 100s of 1800s. Since, I've concentrated basically on my home, but now I'm thinking about getting back into M.D. I'm heavily considering the 540. They're surely lighter, but today's machines must easily out perform the machines from the 80s and 90s, right?

  • @JamesRoneyMusic
    @JamesRoneyMusic Жыл бұрын

    Though it looks like you’ve walked away from your channel, you need to edit out your crappy finds as it needlessly eats up your viewers’s time. That’s why I don’t follow channels like this. Cheers!

  • @JerryR1776
    @JerryR1776 Жыл бұрын

    The cow bell's are likely for attaching to a fishing pole and rings when you have a fishbone the line. I have 2 that I sometimes use when I fish and they are modern of course. But those could be older styles. Update: I just realized some people already explained the bells. Lol!

  • @jayman6905
    @jayman6905 Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking to start the hobby, very torn between a simplex and vanquish, price wise the vanquish is very good value in comparison

  • @HappyHermitt
    @HappyHermitt Жыл бұрын

    Me too! Which one did you get?