Minelab x-terra 505 or Garrett AT Pro?

[CoilyGirl]

Please speak to me in simple terms about comparisons between these two detectors.We're looking for something more lightweight than the Whites detectors we currently own and are relic hunters more than anything else.Just looking for a detector with not many bells and whistles,just something easy to use and understand.Thanks for any input.

 

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

They are both good detectors. The 505 is lightweight and easy to use. the AT Pro is lighter than your MXT, and adds the waterproof capability. Both of these have pre-programmed modes which make them essentially turn on and go.

Wayne

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[CoilyGirl]

Easy to use and lightweight are important to both of us.We have never thought about hunting in the water so being waterproof is not high on our list.I know. A lot of people here use the AT Pro.Thanks for your input.

 

[christo000]

I'm gonna agree with Wayne my main thing is to relic hunt aswell & in my arsenal of tools is a Atpro to me its a great detector for relic hunting with the iron audio & swing speed its a little quicker then the mxt just as deep & then there's also being a relic hunter u never know what type of terrain ur gonna come into, so getting a detector that's waterproof definet plus. I've come across cellar holes with a man made pond/lake out back as water source & being able to go right to water from land big plus. My vote would b for the atpro

 

[Longhair]

The 505 is a threshold based machine that is lighter, capable of running in one of three frequencies depending on coil selection, has an adjustable armrest, has choice of 1,2,3,4,or 19 target ID tones, 19 target ID segments, has adjustable volume (headphone and speaker adjustments are independent), has Noise Cancel (a feature that is particularly useful when hunting near another Xterra), and a year longer warranty that is transferable.
And FWIW, there are a total of 12 approved coils available. Five HF coils (18.75kHz), four MF coils (7.5kHz), and three LF coils (3kHz).

The AT Pro comes standard with a DD coil, has an auto GB option, Iron Audio in Pro Mode, fixed volume, three tones, 12 target ID segments, single freqency (15kHz), no threshold tone, non-adjustable armrest, is waterproof to 10ft, and costs about $50 more than the 505.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Y'all have given me a lot to consider,thanks .

 

[CoilyGirl]

Bumping this to ask about Titan 9000 Pro as well as Cobra Land,Beach,and Water detectors.Main focus again is relics but I wouldn't discriminate against old coins and jewelry etc.,haha. I know I would not want to go completely under water with a detector but I wouldn't mind going waist high at least.

 

[christo000]

Not to familiar myself but remember to don't stray from brand names either a lot out there look decent but r faked ones

 

[CoilyGirl]

We've had good luck with Whites so we know what some of the good brands are but Im also wondering about a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505. I'm finding mainly old threads so that's why I bumped mine from yesterday.I know improvements are made from year to year.

 

[bzbadger]

I think longhair failed to mention a few things about the AT pro. As far as having 3 tones umm yes kind of..standard mode has 3 regular tones but pro mode uses those same tones and adds to it with an increase in loudness the closer you are to target which helps with not picking up trash and identifying good targets as well. It gives you a low high low if u have junk. The iron audio can be switched on and off to test a target. SL the audio does differ and much easier to learn when its 3 tones but with a twist on the tone so u aren't staring at your screen all day. As far as identifying targets on screen yes you have 12 discrimination notch out but that's not including any relic areas in the iron area. As far as ground balancing..you have push and hold auto balance or you can manually balance it, fine tune it. Nice little trick is to auto balance then manually bring it down another 5,10,15,20 whatever limit u can push without hearing feedback and it will make targets scream. Oh and it also has 4 adjustable frequencies that allow you to cut out chatter from other detectors. Just my opinion, experience but then im just a country boy with some fancy learnings and one of them 168 IQ thingys. My apologies im in a mood. Both machines are very good and you wouldn't make a bad choice with either. If you've never gone stream, pond etc hunting you don't know what your missing. Look up beau ouimette on YouTube and see what a waterproof machine can find.

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[CoilyGirl]

Your " tone" doesn't offend me badger.These are some most excellent tips on the AT Pro,thank you.