Just ordered a safari what to expect

[Msdigger22]

What should I expect out of it I'm new to minelab and have no clue as what to expect I'm used to Garrett's what program to start with and how to set it up

 

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[cudamark]

i'm sure it will have some turn-on-and-go programs too. There are probably some Safari users here with some recommended tweaks for various types of hunts and ground conditions.

 

[Fletch88]

Just turn on and go! That's the good thing about Minelab. I would hunt with stock programs for at least 10-15 hunts before you tweak anything or you can be hurting yourself. Just become familiar with target audio and vid responses and I wouldn't necessarily find the trashiest places to start with. Congrats on your new toy and HH!

 

[Msdigger22]

Yea I'm hoping I can get used to the tones I'm used to Garrett's but the minelabs got the best of me I always see u guys pulling great stuff I was going to get the etrac but found a great deal on the safari for the price I figured it would be good to cut my teeth on. Is it a pretty deep detector with the at pro I pull wheats out at around 8 in with solid readings. I'm just a little nervous

 

[gunsil]

It is as deep as the Etrac, has greater depth capabilities than the ATP. It really shines in highly mineralized soil and can search the wet salt sand at the beach very well. If it is making all kinds of noises in an area with a lot of trash cut back on the sensitivity. I sometimes cut back 30% in trashy area and still hit coins at 7-8", and all the chatter is really lessened. You also need to swing slower than the ATP, and if you hunt parks and other trashy areas you will probably want to drop down to an 8" coil. I got an 8" Sunray coil for mine for park use. The Minelab chatter drives some folks nuts, but like I said you can get rid of some of it by experimenting with the sensitivity and threshold controls. In fields and areas with little trash it runs nice and deep and quiet wide open (little or no discrimination). Hope you learn it well and have a blast with it!!