Deepest coin you've found with the AT Pro?

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Been looking at the new AT Max. Looks like a great machine.

Just curious what the deepest you've ever dug a coin with the AT Pro? I realize depth isn't everything.

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

I guess no one found any coins at any depth?

 

[undrpar]

Re: AT Pro and deep coins.
Posted by: snide [ Send a Message ]
Date: February 28, 2012 05:55PM
Registered: 6 years ago
Posts: 80
I dug have dug many coins deeper than the length of the pro pointer. I dug a merc dime at every bit of 10 inches once. I hunt with buddies who use minelab explorers, Mxt pro's, Vx3i's, and I have YET to not hear a target they though was deeper than my AT PRO would stretch..

 

[undrpar]

That was an old post,thought it might help

 

[jim tn]

Depending on ground conditions, with careful listening using head phones I've dug dimes in the 8-9" depth range. 9" is rare, though. 8", is more the deepest norm for me. On average ground, day in and day out, your Explorer will probably be the deeper of the two machines. In trashy parks and yard hunting and in sites with iron, the A T Pro really shines and it has wonderful "dig me" audio. Hope this helps. Keep in mind, ground conditions vary. HH jim tn

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Re: AT Pro and deep coins.
Posted by: snide [ Send a Message ]
Date: February 28, 2012 05:55PM
Registered: 6 years ago
Posts: 80
I dug have dug many coins deeper than the length of the pro pointer. I dug a merc dime at every bit of 10 inches once. I hunt with buddies who use minelab explorers, Mxt pro's, Vx3i's, and I have YET to not hear a target they though was deeper than my AT PRO would stretch..

Thanks for sharing! That's so cool to know!

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Depending on ground conditions, with careful listening using head phones I've dug dimes in the 8-9" depth range. 9" is rare, though. 8", is more the deepest norm for me. On average ground, day in and day out, your Explorer will probably be the deeper of the two machines. In trashy parks and yard hunting and in sites with iron, the A T Pro really shines and it has wonderful "dig me" audio. Hope this helps. Keep in mind, ground conditions vary. HH jim tn

Thanks Jim,
Being the deepest is not always the bestest. LOL

It's nice to know though that the Garrets are good in trash. When in iron trash do you use the stock coil?

 

[jim tn]

The stock coil does a good job, but in really heavy trash and iron I prefer a little smaller coil. They see a few less targets. Garrett's 5 x 8 is good and also is the NEL Sharpshooter. HH jim tn

 

[marcomo]

Tony, I would call AT Pro depth decent but not exceptional.

For instance, I've had multiple F75s and the F75 is definitely deeper but I would take the AT Pro every time because I like the audio so much better.

My cz-3d air tests about 2" deeper stock coil to stock coil, but it also falses a lot on iron and the AT Pro does not. In heavier trash and especially heavier iron, I'll take the AT over the cz every time.

The stock coil air tests about 1"-1.5" deeper than the 5X8, but the 5X8 is much better in iron and trash and ergonomically better too.

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Tony, I would call AT Pro depth decent but not exceptional.

For instance, I've had multiple F75s and the F75 is definitely deeper but I would take the AT Pro every time because I like the audio so much better.

My cz-3d air tests about 2" deeper stock coil to stock coil, but it also falses a lot on iron and the AT Pro does not. In heavier trash and especially heavier iron, I'll take the AT over the cz every time.

The stock coil air tests about 1"-1.5" deeper than the 5X8, but the 5X8 is much better in iron and trash and ergonomically better too.

Thanks for the great infor, marcomo!
Many coins in my area are between 6 and 10 inches deep. Do you think the Pro would hit at least dimes and pennies at 8 to 10 inches hard enough to tell you to dig?

 

[jim tn]

Tony, I'm not marcomo, but I think I've heard your ground up there is fairly mild and if so, the A T Pro should hit 8-10" cents and dimes for you. HH jim tn

 

[marcomo]

In my moderate ground, Jim's description above hits it just right. Dimes and pennies 8-9" definitely happen but deep coins are easily missed if you are not listening carefully.

 

[coast40]

Have 20 hours with the AT Pro. Found crusty red 80's dime and nickel at Lesche blade depth with a barely there but mostly repeatable sound and tid. 8 x 11, pro zero, 5 iron. I kinda expect a better signal for that depth, as it is only slightly better than the F2 is on the same field.

 

[Southwind]

8-10" Would be my deepest

 

[coast40]

Have 20 hours with the AT Pro. Found crusty red 80's dime and nickel at Lesche blade depth with a barely there but mostly repeatable sound and tid. 8 x 11, pro zero, 5 iron. I kinda expect a better signal for that depth, as it is only slightly better than the F2 is on the same field.

I measured the Lesche blade, 7.25", not bad for a crusty dime I suppose...

 

[Turak]

Hmmm...

Using my AT Pro in Pro coin mode with the 8.5 x 11 DD Coil, I hit on a dime at 9 inches, a quarter at 11 inches and a quarter at 12 inches

All three US clad coins and in highly mineralized soil. Typically auto ground balances between 88-92.

The AT Pro with the above coil can definitely hit pennies and dimes at 8-10 inches hard enough so you know to dig them. But you have to listen carefully.

At that depth the ID numbers change a bit compared to the same coins at 5 or 6 inches down.

 

[coast40]

Have 20 hours with the AT Pro. Found crusty red 80's dime and nickel at Lesche blade depth with a barely there but mostly repeatable sound and tid. 8 x 11, pro zero, 5 iron. I kinda expect a better signal for that depth, as it is only slightly better than the F2 is on the same field.

I measured the Lesche blade, 7.25", not bad for a crusty dime I suppose...

7" deep pennies tonight in same GB 86 soil hit so hard I thought they were cans or large iron. Numbers were solid. Still learning.

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Have 20 hours with the AT Pro. Found crusty red 80's dime and nickel at Lesche blade depth with a barely there but mostly repeatable sound and tid. 8 x 11, pro zero, 5 iron. I kinda expect a better signal for that depth, as it is only slightly better than the F2 is on the same field.

I measured the Lesche blade, 7.25", not bad for a crusty dime I suppose...

7" deep pennies tonight in same GB 86 soil hit so hard I thought they were cans or large iron. Numbers were solid. Still learning.

Are you searching in Pro mode?

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Tony, I would call AT Pro depth decent but not exceptional.

For instance, I've had multiple F75s and the F75 is definitely deeper but I would take the AT Pro every time because I like the audio so much better.

My cz-3d air tests about 2" deeper stock coil to stock coil, but it also falses a lot on iron and the AT Pro does not. In heavier trash and especially heavier iron, I'll take the AT over the cz every time.

The stock coil air tests about 1"-1.5" deeper than the 5X8, but the 5X8 is much better in iron and trash and ergonomically better too.

The problem with my Minelab detectors is that often when *near* a deeo old rusty square cut nail, they give the impression it's an iffy silver. Does the AT Pro do this?
I've dug a lot of those square nails. This old farm I live on is littered with about 200 years of nails and other debre.

 

[coast40]

Have 20 hours with the AT Pro. Found crusty red 80's dime and nickel at Lesche blade depth with a barely there but mostly repeatable sound and tid. 8 x 11, pro zero, 5 iron. I kinda expect a better signal for that depth, as it is only slightly better than the F2 is on the same field.

I measured the Lesche blade, 7.25", not bad for a crusty dime I suppose...

7" deep pennies tonight in same GB 86 soil hit so hard I thought they were cans or large iron. Numbers were solid. Still learning.

Are you searching in Pro mode?

Pro zero, iron discrim 0 to 5, no notching, full sens, pretty much wide open.