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ddog.... I'm not in bad shape for a young 50 yr old buck.... But what I did was swing a 3/4 filled gallon(estimate 6lbs)jug in the same basic way i would swing a detector for 1 hr...actually I wanted to take break after 15 minutes...and actually did after 20... Interesting experiment and my wife thinks now without a doubt that y'all have brought out my crazy side...lol lol lol yeah I have too much time on my hands... Lol lol lol

On the result of my test is that's a pretty heavy machine after awhile...

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Another option is the SDC2300, although it hasn`t got the coil options the other PIs have.

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+1 for the SDC.

I found that the ATX falsed when the coil  bumped a rock or branch. I just couldn't put up with that. That said, I think that the ATX is a capable machine in areas where it won't be bumped alot ( beach, cleared ground,etc.) I didn't find the weight to be it's biggest issue. I bought  the SDC and love it. Perhaps Garrett has addressed the falsing issue?

 

Dean

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The ATX has some touch sensitivity but not all that bad. It is solved by slowing the heck down and keeping the coil under control. Scuff covers also provide a bit of cushioning.

The ATX used to seem heavy until the GPZ came out. Garrett falls to second place in the war on arms!

Personally I think the ATX is underrated. If I could only own one detector it would be a top candidate. I can do pretty much anything with it.

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Steve is there any downfalls to getting an older machine??? I'm going to call Garrett with the serial # ... Anything specific to look for when I go look at this thing...I'm going this weekend to see it..

One little thing I'm Leary about is the guy said he only has had it 6 mths and its been used maybe 5 times but he lost the owners manual... Something simple to others but a big deal to me ...shows just how good u keep ur things and losing $2k metal detectors manual in 6 mths with only 5 times out says something... But anything I should be looking for in general

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From a few months ago my reply to Featherfishead on another forum. The ATX also does a high low and low high sounds for different types of targets and for my simple mind that was too complicated. I just want a detector to go beep when it finds something.

 

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/metal-detecting-gold/452912-want-hear-atx-users.html

 

strick

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