{"product":{"id":8289719812380,"title":"Gary Drayton: Hardcore Beach Hunting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eGary Drayton pulls no punches in this advanced guide to \u003cstrong\u003ebeach metal detecting\u003c\/strong\u003e. This isn't another beginner's manual – it's 96 pages of hardcore techniques that separate the weekend warriors from the serious treasure hunters who consistently find gold and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorm chasing strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e – timing your hunts for maximum recovery potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefeat iron masking\u003c\/strong\u003e – find targets other detectorists miss in trashy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStealthy beach hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e – stay ahead of the competition without revealing your spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sanded in\" solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e – productive techniques when beaches look barren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced discrimination settings\u003c\/strong\u003e – use your detector's features to your advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeach reading skills\u003c\/strong\u003e – identify the most productive zones quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLone wolf tactics\u003c\/strong\u003e – why hunting solo often produces better results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Drayton shares the same techniques he uses along Florida's treasure coast, where he's recovered Spanish silver, gold jewelry, and countless rare finds. You'll learn what \u003cstrong\u003emetal detector Gary Drayton uses\u003c\/strong\u003e and why his approach differs from conventional beach hunting wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers alternative beach hunting methods, proper timing for different conditions, and metal detector do's and don'ts that can make or break your success rate. Whether you're hunting with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beach-metal-detectors\"\u003eadvanced beach detector\u003c\/a\u003e or upgrading your current setup, these techniques apply across all machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide works best for detectorists who already understand the basics but want to step up their game. If you've been beach hunting for a while but feel like you're missing something, Gary's hardcore approach will fill those gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited signed copies available while supplies last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your knowledge with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-reference-material\"\u003emetal detecting guides\u003c\/a\u003e or check out our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof-metal-detectors\"\u003ewaterproof detectors\u003c\/a\u003e for serious beach hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Gary Drayton","product_type":"Books \u0026 Reference Material","created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","handle":"hardcore-beach-hunting-by-gary-t-drayton-beach-and-water-hunting-techniques","updated_at":"2026-05-29T22:35:33-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"beach hunting, beach metal detecting, beach techniques, gary drayton, iron masking, metal detecting books, metal detecting guide, signed book, storm chasing, treasure hunting, water hunting","variants":[{"id":45212628255004,"product_id":8289719812380,"title":"Default Title","price":"19.95","sku":"GD-004","position":1,"compare_at_price":"26.95","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-29T22:35:33-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"92145502051","grams":113,"image_id":null,"weight":0.25,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507863163164,"product_id":8289719812380,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41208463261980,"product_id":8289719812380,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","alt":"Gary Drayton Hardcore Beach Hunting book cover showing beach metal detecting guide","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GD-004-1.jpg?v=1684474167","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41208463294748,"product_id":8289719812380,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","alt":"Back cover of Hardcore Beach Hunting book by Gary Drayton with chapter details","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GD-004b.jpg?v=1684474167","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41208463327516,"product_id":8289719812380,"position":3,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","alt":"Gary Drayton Hardcore Beach Hunting book opened showing metal detecting techniques and tips","width":474,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/12-431-1_4ecfe4ce-b805-4528-acf9-b0e9c0457337.jpg?v=1684474167","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41208463261980,"product_id":8289719812380,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:29:27-04:00","alt":"Gary Drayton Hardcore Beach Hunting book cover showing beach metal detecting guide","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GD-004-1.jpg?v=1684474167","variant_ids":[]}}}