What would you get if you couldnt yet afford another AT Pro?

MrPoptop · Jul 29, 2011

What would you get if you couldn't yet afford another AT Pro?

Seriously, what would you get?
I am Half way to enough clad for another ATP for my son.
Is there something worth stopping off on the way to another?
We hunt public land, parks easments etc...

Dano Sverige · Jul 29, 2011

Re: What would you get if you couldn't yet afford another AT Pro?

I wouldn't have gotten the first one! :tongue3:

Seriously though...why buy another that you already have? Better to get him one that he may, or may not..find targets you miss with and vice versa. Especially if hunting together a lot. :dontknow:

traderoftreasures · Jul 29, 2011

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How much is it?

cosmic · Jul 29, 2011

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Whites M6

zincmaster · Jul 29, 2011

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at pro is a great machine, after all the bugs are worked out. but a bounty hunter quikdraw II is a good one for beginners, and i have found alot of wheats with bhqdII you can find them at a reasonable price.

hh zinc

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies · Jul 29, 2011

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In that price range?? No.... ATP is way under valued.

extractor · Jul 30, 2011

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The ATP seems like there are always an ATP for sale in the forum classifides between 400 to 500 bucks.
That is what I would do.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,413399.0.html

xmarks73 · Jul 30, 2011

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Tesoro Tigershark. seriously considering it, now that my atp is back at garrett a 2nd time.

mfitzy111 · Aug 3, 2011

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I'd be thinking of a water detector of some kind also like the ATP- but with the issues that keep being reported on that one I've shied away from looking at it closer.... Garett detectors aren't junk in my book, but when you hear more then a few horror stories about the ATP maybe the older models should be avoided...at this point I'd be really careful about picking up one on the used market with no warranty also..

anyone know if the Viper line of water detectors are junk?
$339.95 - it might be in your price range -looking at kellyco's site- but I'd ask Mike at woodland MD first. because he's got the best customer service around....hands down...he would probably be able to point you in the right direction. pm him

U.K. Brian · Aug 3, 2011

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The Viper isn't junk, just not good value for money. Annoying thing about it is they used the name of the excellent Discovery "Viper" that looked like the Treasure Baron. It was well built, metal boxed and had quad-depth range adjustment 0-5" surface, 6-9 sub surface, 10-14 mid range and 15-30 deep hunter.

Terry Soloman · Aug 3, 2011

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MrPoptop said:
Seriously, what would you get?
I am Half way to enough clad for another ATP for my son.
Is there something worth stopping off on the way to another?
We hunt public land, parks easments etc...

A clue!

Tesoro Compadre :headbang:

pastorals · Aug 3, 2011

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What he said ^

Hosensack · Aug 6, 2011

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I agree with extractor, get an inexpensive used one send it to garrett for upgrade for $40 get new 2 year warranty and like new atpro from factory for the price you would pay for a lesser detector, and you already know the machine you could jump right into teaching your boy.

MrPoptop · Aug 19, 2011

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Was able to dig enough for that other AT Pro thx all.

TerryC · Aug 19, 2011

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Yes. If it's working for you, do it again. It's not the machine but the mind that hunts. Know your machine and it will produce! TTC

Mortifercain · Aug 19, 2011

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I dunno but i spoke with Mike at woodland the other day. i would recommend calling him his stuff is priced correct and he has payment plans and lay aways really nice guy!

http://www.woodlanddetectors.com/
1-855-966-3563

worldtalker · Aug 19, 2011

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TerryC said:
Yes. If it's working for you, do it again. It's not the machine but the mind that hunts. Know your machine and it will produce! TTC

Terry well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scaupus · Aug 29, 2011

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How old is he? An Ace 250 is very kid friendly, and cheap, especially used on ebay.

JardiniMagic · Aug 30, 2011

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My self I would go with the MXT or MXT-PRO. check on the reviews of the MXT and this is a time proven detector! Thanks- Gary

doglover · Aug 30, 2011

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I would get an Omega 8000 Technetics. Great machine for $600. Light weight. Excellent target separation. Excellent target id and has audio id as well with 3 or 4 tones. Has 3 different frequencies to choose from. Also can be manuelly ground balanced. Good depth. I have an AT Pro and an Omega 8000. I use the AT Pro to hunt around and in lakes. I use the Omega for parks, homesites, school yards or any kind of dry land hunting. I like the tones on the Omega better than the AT Pro because they're sharper and crisper however both are great machines.