• Discriminate and pinpoint modes
• Discrimination, sensitivity, threshold, volume and mode knobs
• Broad band spectrum feature
• Waterproof up to 200 feet
• Rechargeable Battery Pack
• 8- or 10-inch waterproof coil

Minelab Excalibur II Review

The device was made for professionals. If you have only started to search for different metal targets, you may find the toll too complicated. Also, beginners do not use the number of setting the device offers. However, the price of the machine is quite high, you will have it for many years and it will bring you much more money that you have spent on the purchase.

Here in this review you will find answers on the most common question to see if the unit is what you are looking for.

How to start?

Turn the threshold knob clockwise and the machine will be on. After you will hear the sound. This noise will be everywhere with you. Put the volume knob at 3 and discrimination knob at 1. At these setting, the device performs the best (according to reviews and advice from amateurs and professionals).

Probably, you will find your own “system” of using setting, as everyone requires certain signals. Keep changing sensitivity according to the area you are searching targets on.  The number can be different in the grass field, wet and dry sand.

What mode to choose pinpoint or discriminate?

You should rely on your experience. Some people say that pinpoint mode makes the search more effective, while other disagrees. The pinpoint feature allows to find targets deeper. The best exam will be if you choose the area and search on it on the discriminate more. After change it to pinpoint mode and come back where you have started from. If you find more metals, use the pinpoint search in the future.

Where to look for metals with the Minelab Excalibur II Metal Detector?

Originally, all metal detectors were made for the search on the beach. This unit is not an exception. Amateurs recommend looking through places where people usually have rest (beach, the area under trees and playground).

What is broad band spectrum feature? 

BBS technology allows the device to pass and receive frequencies. This means that the unit can get more information about the ground and the target. With the feature, you will receive details about the depth of the metal object. Especially, the technology is irreplaceable in mineralized ground areas.

Tips for prolonging life of connection points

The coil and the headphones are connection points of the device and you must keep them secure. Otherwise, you will have to spend more money on buying them again and again. Do not bend and extend the wires. For example, you can cover the wire with the waterproof tape for better protection.

Why does the buzz keep changing at Minelab Excalibur II?

During the search, you will hear that the sound of the device is changing. Why? If the sound gets louder without changing settings or numbers on the screen, you should change the sensitivity knob. Put the setting lower to avoid loud buzz. Another reason of the noise is a low charge of the batteries. Replace them as soon as possible.

On the contrary, when the metal detector stopped making the buzz, the null points at iron and the sign should appear on the screen. Swing any metal thing by the coil to reset it. You can swing your metal scoop and continue the search.

What Minelab Excalibur II Metal Detector Accessories should I get?

• Rechargeable Battery

Due to customers’ recommendations and manufacturer’s advice, the best one is NiMH battery pack. Remember to keep the extra batteries in your carrying bag to prolong the search. Another idea is to get the alkaline battery pack. You can order both packs on Amazon together with the metal detector and save money.

• The knob guard

Instead of buying new knobs, get the guard to protect it. The thing has a light weight and is simple to install. You can make the purchase online at Ebay or Amazon.

• Metal Scoops

Spend a bit more money on one of the most important tools – the metal scoop. Once you hear the signal and see the certain number, you will have to get the target with your hands. If you search on the area with wet sand, you will have to make your hands dirty. Instead, use the metal scoop and dig the target out fast.