Pro Pointer Range?

[Jeff In North Georgia]

I bought a Garrett Pro-Pointer back in August. When I first got it, it would hit a penny ~ 2 - 3". But over time the range seemed to become less and less. It was now down to ~ 1" and I also started having problem with the switch not coming on and staying on.

I sent it to Garrett for repairs two weeks ago and just got it back. They replaced the switch but the range is not much better, maybe 1 - 1 1/2".

Before I call them to complain, I've curious what kind of range others are getting with theirs? Maybe it's the way it should be?

Thanks!
Jeff

 

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[Keppy]

That's about all i get 1 1/2 inch....

 

[dogpound]

from what i hear 1.5-2 inches is about normal. did ya try the nickel trick?

 

[olepossum]

i used to get 4-5 inches now mine is about 2-4. i had to send mine in this year to get it fixxed it was the button the vibrating device and the battery housing .they said they noticed this problem more lately and have updated the design of the button and vibrating unit . i asked for a extended warranty because i payed so much for it. mr garrett said he would look into it because it is a good unit and not a cheap one

 

[Jerry-Wi]

It also depends a lot on the soil moisture. This past summer was great. I was hitting coins with the propointer at 2 to 3 inches. The summer of 2009 was extremely dry here and depth with propointer was not as good, about 1 1/2 inches unless you super tuned it.

Jerry