Just bought my AT PRO today after much research. On the way home I was dying to try it out in the last two hours of daylight. My adventure pack is on back order so I had no digging tool. I decided to hit a local site that just hosted a festival. Figured I would look for some coins or jewelry on the surface for a chance to get accustomed to the new machine. Long story short, I got the usual clad dimes and pennies but I also found a John Tyler $1 coin and a tungsten carbide men's ring. Looks like new. Internet shows prices from $100 to $350 for those rings. Funny thing too is the Presidents Edition $1 coin (2009) was 1 1/2 inches deep, AT PRO and the pro pointer hit it hard so I decided to dig with my fingers to get it outta the wet clay. I was getting frustrated having to pass on so many 6-8 inch 80's and 90's because i had no shovel that I decided I am going for it. I'm happy with my decision to get pick the AT Pro.
Soon as I figure out how to reduce the file size of my IPhone pics I will post them. And hopefully more later with some more success.
Soon as I figure out how to reduce the file size of my IPhone pics I will post them. And hopefully more later with some more success.
Great start you definitely need to get back there and hunt once you get a digging tool!! By the way Lowes sells a heck of a handheld digger it has blue handles on it in case you can't wait!!
Get a 6" screwdriver (flat tip) with a 1/4" shaft and a comfortable grip for popping shallow targets. Don't get caught with a shovel in any park or sportsfield...You can get a huge amount of targets with nothing but a screwdriver. That's funny how you could not resist that signal and dug it up with your fingers! You got what it takes!
