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New Minelab Vanquish 540 Test & Personal Review

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Took the Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal Detector to the Mountains & Beach to test its capabilities in different soils. Also got to take the Tacoma & Mavic Drone out for a little off-road drone operation during this video.
I took the Vanquish 540 to the San Bernardino National Forest area and ended up traversing over a mountain to finally arrive in Lytle Creek. During this trip, I got to use the detector in sand, hard and soft soil.
The second day, I took it to the beach. My biggest concern was the mineralization and amazingly not a problem with this detector!
This machine worked better than expected and I thoroughly enjoyed the ease of operation.
I currently have the following detectors:
Garrett AT Pro
Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Minelab Vanquish 540
and one more that I will list soon.
Please feel free to message me or comment if you have any questions.
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@adventuresunknown1013 Год назад

It’s nice to see this from two years ago when you got the Vanquish.

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Seems like so long ago...crazy

@deadeye2924 4 года назад

Over the past 40+ years I have had many metal detectors. About a year ago I purchased a Garrett ACE 400. I found it to be very unstable. A lot of false signals. I sold it and purchased a Vanquish 540. Wow! Very nice and very stable metal detector. Fun to use.

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

I get it...I feel like I betrayed my AT Pro...lol The Vanquish is so nice to use. I went on a shopping spree and also bought the Equinox 800 but it is not as easy to grab and go...The 540 is my favorite right now!

@cieradriver3940 Год назад

older vid, but I liked the drone footage and other shots of the desert hunt.

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Thanks...we were so new at everything...it has been a great ride so far and have learned so much

@iamrichrocker 4 года назад

glad you got out there and had fun..that is the general idea with most of us..the fun..and sharing a great hobby with friends and family..btw..love the truck...

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Thanks...was a blast and trying to turn it into a family thing....going out this weekend with Vanquish and Equinox 800...BTW, got the truck wet...been drying it. went thru a deep water crossing. You can find the video on my Natureszoom channel if you wanna see it...lol...Again, Thanks

@CDFFla 4 года назад

I have the 540 also......It's a impressive unit for the $$....Great performer on the salt water beach....What I like about it is that you will be able to pay off quickly with the finds.....Minelab did a great job!

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Carl F totally agree. Plus the light weight allows me to swing my arm longer. Lol

@diabeel9857 2 года назад

More fun Photography is as good as this Explanation about the detector

@jannisdavidzwahlen 4 года назад

Very nice and enjoyable video! Love the drone cinematics and stable recording. You earned a subscriber. Much love from Switzerland!

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Thank you very much

@patrickfanelli 3 года назад

Awesome !! I just ordered mine after doing so much research on a good starter detector that would work well in the wet sand. Cant wait to use it next week on my vacation in Cocoa Beach! Your video confirms I made the right choice!! Thanks!

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

So, how did the detector perform? You should make a video. Your very welcome!

@patrickfanelli 3 года назад

It performed very well! I did find some coins . The surf was very rough Because of the swells coming in from the storms way out in the Atlantic. But it did well in the wet sand . Very easy to use. I can’t wait to take it to more populated beaches like Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Then I can detect in the ankle deep water on a calm day. I know people lose a lot of stuff down here on the beach!

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

@@patrickfanelli Glad it worked out. Yeah, keep at it. Also, work the line where everyone sits. May be some good potential for jewelry.

@dannywilliams3516 2 года назад

Great review bill. You guys have some awesome country down there in Southern Cal. So many cool places to metal detect. I love my Vanquish metal detector I don't go anywhere without it. It's pretty much my go-to detector now. Either that or my quest x10pro.

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Danny, sorry for not responding sooner on this comment. We have been so crazy busy and I am finally taking the time to go thru some of our older videos.... The Vanquish is Christine's favorite and it has proven to be a reliable detector.

@Archtops 4 года назад

Thank you for the good review on the 540. I’m in SoCal/OC as well and was particularly interested in how the 540 performs at the beach. Liked and Subscribed. Good luck!

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Thanks....I appreciate it.

@4seasonspix 3 года назад

I've been using the Garrett AT Pro at the beach for ~10 years. It's set to PRO with customized preferences. Whenever I move from dry sand to wet sand, I recalibrate the Ground Balance, which can be done in a matter of seconds. This will avoid chatter and/or false signals. Works like a charm.

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

Thanks for the info.... I will have to give that a try with mine.

@mountainbiker6098 4 года назад

Great video and info on your new detector.

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

mountain biker Thanks. I’m going out today to try again to get a good find

@flamingomtn 3 года назад

I'm happy to see that even out in the middle of freaking NOWHERE, you still got the requisite tent stakes. OMG. Hilarious. Great video. Love my Vanquish, too.

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

Tent stake treasures should be a thing. They are def a good machine!!!

@wormwood8816 Год назад

2 years later… I just ordered it … using go find 66 until it arrives 😊

@DigginSoCal Год назад

I think you will be happy with it... it is still Christine's favorite detector...

@natureszoom7950 4 года назад

Great detector. Looked like a fun day

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

For sure...always fun when out on an adventure

@MrColinparker123 Год назад

Love this

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Thank you very much

@DigginSoCalOutdoorAdventures 4 года назад

Good review and finds

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

thanks, loving this machine

@LivingLifewithSerenity 3 года назад

I’m a Jeep girl loved watching the Jeep crawl and the drone view was amazing!!

@DigginSoCal 2 года назад

Sorry, I did not see this comment.... Thanks, love off roading. I have always wanted a jeep but went with the taco...maybe in the future.

@RobMadrigal 4 года назад

Some great footage! Love SoCal! 🤙

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Rob Madrigal Thanks. Now that I’m retired I wanted to move but it’s hard to leave!

@tccliffy 4 года назад

That seems like a great detector for the price. Thanks

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

You are local. If you want to try it out, let me know.

@josesantillan4745 4 года назад

Very cool video!

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Thank you. You should get a detector

@wharrington9886 4 года назад

Nice review. I want one

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Thank you. This detector is amazing for the price

@davidlewis9068 Год назад

Interesting on the Vanquish, I agree the 540 is awesome grab and go. I have never used the Equinox, but my first metal detector was a Whites Prizm IV. In comparison to the now lost Whites, the Vanquish is top notch great.

@brennerochoa9377 4 года назад

You have to manually ground balance the AT Pro to get it to work in wet sand.

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Aw good to know. I will give it a try as soon as the beaches open! Thanks.

@kerrylittle3900 Год назад

Good video. Too bad you didn't find any jewellery but maybe next time. I just bought this 540 but know nothing about how to set it up. Can you tell me what and how is the best setting? I don't want to be finding nails and bolts and can. Thanks.

@DigginSoCal Год назад

The Vanquish is really simple to use. There is no ground balance. Just turn it on, pick a setting and adjust sensitivity for the depth you want and go. To choose a setting you just hit the magnifying glass on the right. We always just leave it on the ring symbol which is jewelry and then the top center button adjusted sensitivity. We use a lower setting for tot lots and we go as deep as we can without interference for beaches that’s really about it

@kerrylittle3900 Год назад

@@DigginSoCal thank you. That helps a lot. 🙂

@WilliamR-nt5ek 3 года назад

They make 3 models... the 540 depth ability.. is it any different than the 2 cheaper models?

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

There are differences...here is a link to minelab page that explains each one. It should help you understand detecthistory.com/reviews/minelab-vanquish-review/

@brianbrown4965 3 года назад

what beach are you on with the pier, is it newport beach

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

No, but I have one video at Newport...

@johnspooner4128 3 года назад

I just received my 540 pro today, when you push the all metal button it goes into all metal push again and it goes back to disc, I'm confused because when I hold down the disc button till the little nail appears on screen I notice no difference in tone when I pass a nail over coil, the grunt sounds the same, ( I notice I can leave the nail showing even when the iron is disc out? very confusing) also I tried the volume setting to see if I already have the upgrade and I don't think so as the volume would not change. 0 One more thing that plug hole in the battery compartment looks like no hole I've ever seen, it looks like I would damage the electronics if I stuck something in there, what kind of plug should I use, I have lots of cords from computers phones and drones but nothing g like that. Thanks all, Sorry for the long rant!

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

That is a lot to digest...but to start...The discrimination button (horse shoe) puts it in "ALL" metals regardless of what mode you are in. It should turn on/off the right side of the top bar. Holding down the button and displaying the nail turns the iron bias to low. If your volume is not changing then that is a problem. It should adjust easily. I have a usb cord for that plug but I am not sure the size. I can't remember if it came with it or it was from my equinox. Here is a link to the manuel. www.manualslib.com/manual/1674376/Minelab-Vanquish-540.html?page=3#manual

@daviddavey1727 4 месяца назад

That grunt tone is an iron target which may be laying close to a higher tone non ferrous target like copper or silver

@daviddavey1727 4 месяца назад

The hole inside the battery compartment is used to connect to the USB of your laptop to make software updates, not for recharging the battery.

@AventureiroPaulek 2 года назад

Show seu aparelho excelente aquisição parabéns... Quero comprar um detector... Ainda estou na pesquisa pra ver qual comprar... São tantos detectores que não é fácil escolher... Todos em especial tem suas funções incríveis... Mas muita calma nesta hora... Tmj... Abração do AVENTUREIRO PAULEK!

@DigginSoCal 2 года назад

Thank you... I agree, so many to pick from. Just do your research and make sure you get the one that fits your needs...

@g.fortin3228 2 года назад

Hope you're diggin 12's too.. its a nickle or a 14k ring ;-) From experience. (same at the 'Nox) Nice machine !

@DigginSoCal Год назад

So sorry for a late response.... I am trying to go back and catch up on old videos. We have learned from experience now that we dig every signal. I learned the hard way. We did skip a lot of signals in the beginning thinking they would be junk only to kick ourselves after finding gold and other cool stuff at numbers we did not dig when first starting out. Thanks for the great advice.

@78wesley 4 года назад

what’s the brand of the pin pointer u use ?

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

It is the Minelab 35 and runs around $125

@52Mirza Год назад

Hello I have a question is there a difference between a vanquish 540 and 400?

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Not much. I think the two main differences are a back light and coil size. The 540 comes with a 12in coil and the 440 a 10in coil.

@horseman528 3 года назад

How can that machine work in the wet sand when it has preset ground balance?

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

Good question...Maybe Minelab can answer that best? I do find stuff in the wet sand....but typically the 800 is my goto in the surf and the 540 is my goto in the dry sand.

@horseman528 3 года назад

@@DigginSoCal They are smart people at Minelab. Probably the best in the business from what I can see. I been thinking about getting a 540, but I like a manual ground balance to adjust to different ground conditions. Right now that's all that's holding me back from getting one.

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

@@horseman528 I agree...the 540 is so simple to use and I grab it all the time. But when it is time to get seriously into difficult ground, adjustments can be the diff between finding and missing targets. I am looking at a couple units that are over a grand...yikes

@briansaiers3147 2 года назад

what setting do u use in wet sand ?and dry sand same or different?

@DigginSoCal Год назад

Brian, sorry for not getting back and checking out comments on my older videos.... I have learned over time that the Vanquish is not the best for surf/wet hunts. I just use the jewelry mode on the Vanquish and adjust the sensitivity. I rarely use it in the wet... Christine prefers to stay up on the towel line with it.

@briansaiers3147 Год назад

@@DigginSoCal thanks for the info

@Mlimbert0108 2 года назад

Was wondering where you got the sand scoop

@DigginSoCal 2 года назад

Sorry, I did not see this comment. If you have not purchased one yet, look at either Xtreme or CKG... both are good.

@randy01usa 2 года назад

I metal detect under water with my at pro.AT stands for all terrain.

@DigginSoCal 2 года назад

Yes. My first detector was the AT Pro. Still have it

@adambetts2530 4 года назад

Hi what camera are you using?

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

I am usually filming with my Hero8 GoPro. I have used my Iphone in 4K mode too because GoPro batteries don't last long.

@charlestown4331 4 года назад

My 540 picks up quarter at 3 feet, buy one.

@brianbrown4965 3 года назад

is it balboa

@DigginSoCal 3 года назад

Huntington Beach

@robertpettit1332 3 года назад

Looking at ur ealier vlogs!!

@TreasureHuntingDetectiors 3 года назад

Hey its glen when you giving away another metal detector

@ukspankedyank 3 года назад

Skip to 1:35

@henrymorin3684 4 года назад

Rumor was vanquish going to put Garrett out of biz.. I do love minlab .. But vanqiush ..yes stable on any beach...all I've found on beach is can slaw an copper.... Been out many times..gave it a chance... To anyone e thinking of buying.. Put your money into a Garrett.. This is definitely light weight.. Complete stable on black sand or mineralized sand..but it's IDs and tone's need to be perfected buy user...I absolutely love minlab machines... This one is challenging....I thought Garret aces was nuts. But I could zone out an be one with ace find nice stuff.... Vanquish idk.. Scanned an 1800s yard with it. Had no clue .it beeped on everything.. Scanned same yard with beep dig tesoro cutlass 2.. Found a half shackle 45ad..... Don't thing these new ID machines are any better than they old beep digs.. Just my opinion.. Lol

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

I have mixed opinion. I love my Garrett and use it often. It has always been a solid unit for me. The Vanquish is also doing a good job. I did have a frustrating period where I was getting good tones and then not finding anything. After learning the machine better...the ONLY advantage is the ability to work the wet sand with the Vanquish. If Garrett updates the AT PRO with the ability to be used in wet sand, I would upgrade mine.

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

Interesting info. I have an AT Pro but it is acting strange. I think I will do a comparison of mine.

@Pendragon501 2 года назад

I bought the 540 over the garrett. I've watched SOOO many reviews on both machines, and every comparison I could find. The general consensus is that the Garrett works good, and the minelab works great. I've seen a bunch of people that have returned their Garrett's because of too much chatter and false detection. I've never found a video of anyone unhappy with their vanquish 540 let alone return one. Plus simultaneous multi-frequency 4-40 kilohertz is uncomparable at this price. Even the Garrett Apex only does 5-20 kilohertz. I've seen videos of people detecting coins down as far as 15" with the vanquish 540. Oh... It also has built-in Bluetooth! Honestly, there really is no comparison at its price point or even really twice its price. But, hey people will pick what they want and as long as they're having fun, that's really all that matters.

@joeframo3347 4 года назад

Hey my friend where's the manual ground balance if it doesn't have manual ground balance you wasted your money if you can't pump. Coil it's not worth $500 trust me

@DigginSoCal 4 года назад

It does not have manual ground balance. But it does a good job overall. What I like about it is I can give it to my nephew and he has a blast. I’ve tested it and it finds everything my expensive equinox 800 finds. No complaint here re: no manual ground balance.