New detector purchase
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Pastor Bob
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My two cents. For wooded areas a lighter machine makes a lot of sense as it is harder to swing in those. I know Minelab and makro have those new machines coming out but I cannot comment on those. I have a T2 Ltd. that I use to hunt fields and I love it. Light and deep. There is a new T2+ that has come out which is the original T2 will boost mode. It is going for around $549 and that includes a new pinpointer. I love my T2.
Teknetics has other models available that would serve you well. That Garrett AT Pro is a good machine but heavier and not as balanced as the T2.
I would recommend looking at a few videos for comparison.
I primarily swing my E-Trac, and you could find a used one in your price range but it a heavier machine. It would be good at old homesteads but tough to swing in the woods.
There you go.
Teknetics has other models available that would serve you well. That Garrett AT Pro is a good machine but heavier and not as balanced as the T2.
I would recommend looking at a few videos for comparison.
I primarily swing my E-Trac, and you could find a used one in your price range but it a heavier machine. It would be good at old homesteads but tough to swing in the woods.
There you go.
The 3 I had in mind were the AT Max, MX Sport and f75. Do you have any experience with AT Max or F75?
I was waiting on a few reviewers to go over some of the new machines out. Having online updates is a huge plus. No more having to send in a machine when a firmware update could fix an issue.
I chose the Makro Kruzer. Keith Southern said this is the lighter Impact that we've been waiting on AND the price makes it more than appealing!
I chose the Makro Kruzer. Keith Southern said this is the lighter Impact that we've been waiting on AND the price makes it more than appealing!
Just curious. You are in Michigan and not thinking about hunting water? Or is that why you are thinking two different waterproof machines?
George (MN)
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I watched a You Tube video on the Equinox 800 and it air tested 13.5" on a dime using 15 kHz ($899). I'm thinking the Equinox 600 at $649 could do the same. They are supposed to ID more accurately at depth (in the ground). I hope to hear next of depths & ID accuracy in test garden, as well us any coins found deep in actual hunting and settings, ID accuracy, etc. The recovery speed I read/saw seemed amazing, so I'd expect it to do good in iron/trash.
Not really a big water hunting. I'll probably hit some creeks but not really interested in beach hunting/lake hunting
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Great picks there! I would look hard at the Garrett AT MAX and maybe Garrett 5x8 Pro coil to go with it.
That is a deadly combo! The MAX gets amazing depth!
Holler at me direct if I can help!
Just my two cents, EQUINOX 800, waterproof, multi frequency and I am hearing GREAT REVIEWS from my customers.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need pricing on any machine.
Jerry
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Please contact me if you have any questions or need pricing on any machine.
Jerry
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The only CON with the Equinox 800 that I see is that I can’t find one anywhere
They are extremely popular. The Minelab Equinox 800 is slowly coming in but demand is increasing.
