Gold Nugget Detecting with the New Garrett ATX Waterproof PI

[steve herschbach]

OK folks, here you go. I have spent about two days of nugget detecting with the new Garrett ATX metal detector over the course of three actual days at three different locations. I learned a lot about the detector, and did actually find some gold with it, no small feat for this prospector from Alaska. I am a total newbie in the Lower 48 and were it not for good friends would have a much harder time placing myself in some decent locations. I learned enough I wrote up a very long article with photos on my website which is a lot easier for me to maintain and update with new information than posting on a forum.

Gold Nugget Detecting with the Garrett ATX - Hints, Tips, and Tricks

The bottom line is a big thumbs up for the ATX for nugget detecting. I was very impressed by the ability of the ATX to find very small gold nuggets straight out of the box with the 12" x 10" DD coil. No special tuning, just a high sensitivity setting and careful hunting. My two smallest nuggets weighed in at 0.12 gram and 0.16 gram which says more to me about the ATX than finding larger gold. 1.36 grams total in four nuggets. Check it all out in the article.

Steve Herschbach

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[Gold Nuggets]

Been hearing about some nice gold nuggets found with the ATX Steve and reading
a lot of very impressive information about how the ATX handles some rough ground.
Just wish that they weren't that expensive. But, if ya want a good nugget detector,
you gotta pay the price I guess.

 

[steve herschbach]

Funny thing is the ATX is the bargain priced alternative! But I hear you, I never would have believed years ago that detectors would sell for over $1000 let alone $2000 or $5000.

 

[godigit1]

Steve,
I think you hit it. The Atx seems to be that link to smaller gold in tough ground that a Vlf would struggle with. The Atx may be in a niche.
Dang now I have to have one.

 

[Hoser John]

I always beg,borrow or rent prior to purchase as one mans love is anothers nightmare. Ergonomics is a huge predicating factor in my buys,not just performance ,as I'm a old beat up dredger who likes lighter weight units. Nuttn' worse than plunking down your hard earned cash($2-$5,000+) just to find out you can't stand to swing the thang for hours and hours at a time OR dig a 3' hole for a brass/bronze washer either. Nice to see the detector world being shaken up these past couple a years. MERRY CHRISTMAS and hope ya' get a new one this year under the tree -John

 

[godigit1]

Good advice John,
I think I will include a harness in the game plan from the start. But I'm also still waiting to see what happens with the new Minelab so it wont be this Christmas.(if it doesn't take to long)
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well..