Pinpointers are handheld metal detectors used to precisely locate a target once your main detector has identified it. They help you quickly find coins, relics, and jewellery in the soil or sand, making recovery faster and reducing the size of the hole you need to dig.
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A good pinpointer saves time and improves accuracy, especially when searching in grass, loose soil, or deep plugs. We stock a range of reliable pinpointers from leading brands, designed to be durable, easy to use, and suitable for both beginners and experienced detectorists.
How to Use a Pinpointer Properly When Metal Detecting
A pinpointer is a small handheld metal detector which locates a target precisely once your main detector identifies it. Using a pinpointer correctly can save time, reduce digging, and help you recover finds more carefully without damaging them.
What Is a Pinpointer?
A pinpointer detects metal within a few inches of the probe tip. After your main metal detector signals a target, the pinpointer helps you quickly locate the exact position of the item in the soil, plug, or sand.
This makes recovery faster and prevents unnecessary digging.
When to Use a Pinpointer
You should use a pinpointer after digging your initial hole or plug with your main metal detector.
Typical process:
- Detect a signal with your metal detector
- Mark the spot
- Dig a small plug or hole
- Use the pinpointer to locate the target precisely
Pinpointers are especially useful when searching for small coins, jewellery, and relics that can easily be lost in loose soil.
How to Use a Pinpointer Step-by-Step
1. Turn on the Pinpointer
Switch on your pinpointer once you remove the plug or soil. Most pinpointers emit a vibration or beep when metal is detected.
- Scan the Hole
- Check the Plug
- Narrow Down the Target
Tips for Better Pinpointer Use
Move slowly - Rushing can cause you to miss small targets.
Check both hole and soil - Many beginners forget to scan the removed plug.
Use vibration mode when possible - This helps when detecting in noisy environments like the beach.
Keep the probe close to the soil - Pinpointers usually detect targets within a few centimetres.
Why Pinpointers Are Essential
A good pinpointer can dramatically speed up target recovery. Without one, you may spend several minutes searching through loose soil for a small coin or relic.
For many detectorists, a pinpointer quickly becomes one of the most useful tools in their kit, helping them recover more finds and spend less time digging.