Garrett and Etrac?

[ATGoldGuy]

I have an AT Pro. A friend keeps trying to talk me into buying a Minelab Etrac. Does anyone here have both Machines? Can you shed any light on the differences between the two machines? Thanks.

 

[fella]

Tall tales in 3...2...1...

 

[ThTx]

The first one that pops in to my mind - Garrett: Made in USA.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

They are both capable machines. The E-Trac performs well in iron infested areas, but it requires a slow swing speed. If you hunt with your friend that has an E-Trac, you might compare targets - when he gets a good signal, swing yours over it and see if you would normally dig. By doing this on multiple targets, you will get a feel if either machine is missing something. I've used both, and hunt with guys that use both. They are different machines, but perform well in the right conditions.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[flakefinder]

They are both capable machines. The E-Trac performs well in iron infested areas, but it requires a slow swing speed. If you hunt with your friend that has an E-Trac, you might compare targets - when he gets a good signal, swing yours over it and see if you would normally dig. By doing this on multiple targets, you will get a feel if either machine is missing something. I've used both, and hunt with guys that use both. They are different machines, but perform well in the right conditions.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

Hey Wayne i have 2 AT Pros and was thinking of up grading to a Etrac , do you think the two are that close to where I wont be gaining much for what it will cost me? What I am looking for is more depth!

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Rob, the E-trac is one of the deepest and best for hunting in iron. It is a completely different machine because of the multiple frequencies and Minelab technology. An experienced AT Pro user can hold his own hunting against an E-Trac in normal conditions, but in heavy mineralized soil and heavy iron, the E-trac will excel. Detectors are like tools in a toolbox, a different tool is sometimes needed when conditions warrant it. I've used both, and they are two of my go to machines for most hunt sites.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[flakefinder]

Rob, the E-trac is one of the deepest and best for hunting in iron. It is a completely different machine because of the multiple frequencies and Minelab technology. An experienced AT Pro user can hold his own hunting against an E-Trac in normal conditions, but in heavy mineralized soil and heavy iron, the E-trac will excel. Detectors are like tools in a toolbox, a different tool is sometimes needed when conditions warrant it. I've used both, and they are two of my go to machines for most hunt sites.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

Thanks Wayne for the info!