At pro vs XTerra 705

[hughmaster10]

Ok, I have the AT Pro, and have not been too impressed.. I was wondering, if I was to get the Xterra 705, would I be upgrading? Or would I basically be getting the same machine in the 705?
What are the major differences between the two machines? Besides water-proof and non-waterproof of course.. Most of my hunting will be parks and old homesteads.. Thanks and I look forward to some experienced answers!

 

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[fella]

How long you been using your ATP? What doesn't impress you about it? What are you hoping to improve?

 

[hughmaster10]

How long you been using your ATP? What doesn't impress you about it? What are you hoping to improve?

A little over a month.. I know it's not much time, but the xterra 305 was my first detector, and I had much more solid results with consistent #'s.. Also read more consistently on deeper targets.. Which is why I'm asking about the 705.. But the at pro is very jumpy, I've tried various types of settings, and it still doesn't give a solid reading.. It jumps all over the place, even with shallow coins..

 

[fella]

Well I'd say there is something amiss with your detector. Mine's rock soild to depths of 8-9" with the 5x8 coil. I'd talk to Garrett, somethings not right!

 

[Rookster]

Also you might want to consider you soil mineralization. I know in the south we in my area don't have a lot of mineral in the soil and I've talked to folks that have sold the Labs because they are better in more mineralized area. Don't know your area but there might be something to it.