AT Pro on the way!!

[dburch6]

After a little research I decided that an AT Pro is what I need in my life . Hopefully its everything I want and need in a detector. I'm sure I'll be happy with it.

 

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[dweaver02]

I went from the 250 to the ATP my only regret was not doing it sooner!! Lol

 

[swagman]

Congratz, once you learn it you will love it, its a good all rounder. Start off in pro mode and do some testing, get used to the tones......and you are allowed to get it wet!!

 

[John-Edmonton]

Congrats on getting a great detector, and welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your finds. If you have any questions, just ask. There are lots of great users on this forum.

 

[NWMP]

I went from the 250 to the ATP my only regret was not doing it sooner!! Lol

I had a 250 for several years and found some cool stuff with it. Then I began to realize that it wasn't hitting quite as deep as other machine owners were reporting. So I got a Tesoro Tejon. Woo mama I got deep after that. But there were two issues with the Tejon. First, I wasn't a seasoned detectorist, second, I wasn't quite smart enough to quickly get up to speed going from the 250 to this machine with all the dials and sound nuances. It took a while. I still like the Tejon a lot but I find it to be more of a specialized relic machine and the soil were I am now chokes its abilities somewhat, or so it seems. Then I got the AT Pro. The sounds and interface were instantly recognizable so the learning curve was much shorter. I got my ATP in the fall I believe and I just ran standard mode for a while. Then once I started to clue in I almost always ran Pro Zero high sens. The ATP is now my favorite go to detector and this year I started to try out water detecting with it, with wonderful early results. I have nothing but good to say about the ATP other than that it felt (particularly when I first got it) head heavy, and it used to put my hand to sleep. I guess that I got used to it or toughened up, but this no longer seems to be an issue for me. I really, really like the AT Pro.

 

[dburch6]

thanks guys I'm sure I will enjoy it. I grew up in a whites using family. dad and uncles all used coinmasters. so of course that's what I decided to go with first but after a couple years I'm still not very happy with it. thanks for the help guys

 

[relic nut]

Put on the 5x8 coil and don't look back. You'll love the machine once you learn it. I love the 5x8 coil. Balance's the machine

 

[dweaver02]

I had a 250 for several years and found some cool stuff with it. Then I began to realize that it wasn't hitting quite as deep as other machine owners were reporting. So I got a Tesoro Tejon. Woo mama I got deep after that. But there were two issues with the Tejon. First, I wasn't a seasoned detectorist, second, I wasn't quite smart enough to quickly get up to speed going from the 250 to this machine with all the dials and sound nuances. It took a while. I still like the Tejon a lot but I find it to be more of a specialized relic machine and the soil were I am now chokes its abilities somewhat, or so it seems. Then I got the AT Pro. The sounds and interface were instantly recognizable so the learning curve was much shorter. I got my ATP in the fall I believe and I just ran standard mode for a while. Then once I started to clue in I almost always ran Pro Zero high sens. The ATP is now my favorite go to detector and this year I started to try out water detecting with it, with wonderful early results. I have nothing but good to say about the ATP other than that it felt (particularly when I first got it) head heavy, and it used to put my hand to sleep. I guess that I got used to it or toughened up, but this no longer seems to be an issue for me. I really, really like the AT Pro.

It used to put my hand asleep also but I guess as you mentioned over time you get use to swinging it and no longer does my hand fall asleep. Now if Garrett could make a better digging tool without the top of the rubber grip popping off. Lol

 

[Liu21]

find a area and pound it with the stock coil. Then get the 5x8 and pound the same area again, and be amazed.

 

[dburch6]

it's a little nose heavy with the bigger standard coil. so far I love it in the 5 mins a messed with it but I plan on pounding out the yard/woods tomorrow

 

[dburch6]

find a area and pound it with the stock coil. Then get the 5x8 and pound the same area again, and be amazed.

does the 5x8 detect as deep?

 

[NWMP]

It used to put my hand asleep also but I guess as you mentioned over time you get use to swinging it and no longer does my hand fall asleep. Now if Garrett could make a better digging tool without the top of the rubber grip popping off. Lol

Funny how these little things can be such a nuisance. The plastic grip on my RTG water scoop likes to twist on the shaft, to the left or right lately while being used.

 

[bigfoot1]

I can honestly say I have noticed zero depth differance using 5x8 instead of stock.my hunting buddy uses stock still and even he agrees I'm competing as far as depth.The major differance is balance and weight.I cant imagine putting the stock coil back on.I hunt stronger,longer and shove that sucker up under the bushes with ease.In the trash it is far superior and we are almost always in trash.
btw...he is ordering his 5x8 this coming week after we switched machines for a few minutes.

 

[FeroxDraken]

Can anyone tell me if the AT Pro works in sea water? Can I stand a couple feet in water?

 

[swagman]

As long as your connections are good and tight then yes, if you have water proof head phones then you can go up to 10 feet deep. With out water proof phones then up to your head lol It is better in sea water then the gold as far as chatter, the gold does not like the minerals. Some one with a gold can correct me if I am wrong.