Opinions?

[Mitzki5]

I have an Ace 250. Haven't done a ton of detecting in the past but now that I have a pin pointer, I find it so much more enjoyable. My understanding is that the Ace 250 is kind of a beginner level detector. Is there a huge difference in the detectors at the next level up? Seems to me that something like the Garrett AT Pro would be the next step up. What are your thoughts and is it worth the extra money to step up? Thanks

 

[BigWaveDave]

After I put a few hundred hours on my 350, I went to the AT Pro... The learning curve is a lot easier, as it is similar to the Ace series...

 

[RJGMC]

The AT Pro would be a great next step. Do your wallet a favor a make a few phone calls to our supporting vendors to see what they can really sell a new detector to you for. Since you now have a pinpointed, I assume you have a digging tool and a bag or pouch of some sort. If you will be hunting places with more than tolerable trash, I would highly suggest you get the slightly smaller DD could, I think it is an 8 inch. The target separation is amazing, and the depth difference is not tragic.

If you do want a whole package deal, still call some of our vendors. The price may be quite a surprise. Enjoy!

I do like my AT Pro. Have not taken it swimming yet, but its day is coming.

RJGMC
HI BOB!

 

[bigfoot1]

night and day between even the 350 and the atp...completely differant machines.the atp is quite a step up and well worth the investment.I have the 5x8 dd on mine and it is an amazing set up in trashy areas.very capable in iron infested areas,and can handle highly mineralised ground easily.

recently got another for my wife as an upgrade to her f2(much like the 250 in abilities)from wayne at fort bedford detectors,a supporting vendor here at t-net.HIGHLY recomend giving him or any of our vendors here a call.they really take care of us in both price and service,you cant go wrong.

btw...now that my wife is comfortable with her atp her keeper to trash ratio has improved in a huge way.her jewelery count way up.she is hooked on the pro now.

good luck..

 

[cudamark]

A lot will depend on your type of detecting. If you're just hitting sandy tot lots and digging everything, you don't really need a higher end machine. Deep targets in iron infested ground is a different story. Wet sand at the beach, you're in a totally different ball game and neither one of the two you mentioned would be a good choice.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

The Garrett AT Pro will give you better iron discrimination, ground balance capabilities for better depth in mineralized ground, target ID numbers and a waterproof housing. It' a great step up from your current detector.

Wayne

Metal Detecting Stuff

 

[RustyGold]

I found some of my best finds with the ATP. Great unit with the smaller coil on it!

 

[xr7ator]

Even better with the stock coil!