First Hunt with the AT Max

rks1949

Hero Member
May 13, 2013
949
380
Lawrenceville,Il.
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Garrett AT Max, Nokta Simplex +, Nokta Legend ,Garrett Pro Pointer , Fisher F Point, Garrett Digging Tool, Gator Razor, Digging Tool, Sampson Digger, Get the Track Hoe! It's a deep one! :)
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I recieved my AT Max for Big Boys Hobbies today. I sold my AT Pro last year and have regretted it ever since. I finally got out with my friend this afternoon for a short 2 hour hunt,in a park we had hammered to death for 4-5 years. I wanted to see if the Max would find coins we had left behind with our other detectors. They say this machine goes deep,and they aren't kidding! I dug a lot of coins in areas that we thought were cleaned out. The Max even found two Merc's a 43 and a 44. To say I'm happy with this machines performance would be a understatement. I can't wait to get out again with it,in "another cleaned out site"!
 

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smokeythecat

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Nov 22, 2012
20,731
40,823
Maryland
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🏆 Honorable Mentions:
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Detector(s) used
XP Deus II
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Good question on the difference. I have always noticed when I go to one of my spots, every time I use a different machine I find different stuff. Doesn't matter which machine.
 

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rks1949

Hero Member
May 13, 2013
949
380
Lawrenceville,Il.
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Garrett AT Max, Nokta Simplex +, Nokta Legend ,Garrett Pro Pointer , Fisher F Point, Garrett Digging Tool, Gator Razor, Digging Tool, Sampson Digger, Get the Track Hoe! It's a deep one! :)
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
How does it differ from the ATPro?
Different frequency (13.6 kHz) and a much hotter machine! It really hits the deep coins,hard! Also the tones are more like the one's on a AT Gold. The head phones are wireless. It uses Z Link. A lot faster than blue tooth.
 

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CalReg

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May 3, 2020
596
776
San Jose, CA
Detector(s) used
Tarsacci MDT 8000, Simplex, Equinox 600, Garrett Carrot
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Sweet...nice hunt! I've always believed if you like your machine (whatever it may be), you're gonna find a lot of stuff! Congrats!
 

secondstar

Hero Member
Mar 11, 2017
790
2,940
North Central Connecticut
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Minelab Equinox, Garrett Ace Apex
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
The operating frequency on the AT Max is better suited for coins than the operating frequency on the AT Pro. 12 kHz - 14 kHz seems to be the sweet spot for US coins IMHO.
 

tcmcauley1271

Greenie
May 31, 2020
16
4
Oak Ridge, TN
Detector(s) used
Just bought my Garrett AT Max. Going to play with the settings this winter and get out this spring into East Tennessee.
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Took my new AT Max out last week found what seems to be possible the remains of a ring of some sort. When I got the hit it was coming up silver at 10 inches but when I dug it, it was deeper than 12 inches 20210308_122409.jpg
 

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rks1949

Hero Member
May 13, 2013
949
380
Lawrenceville,Il.
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Garrett AT Max, Nokta Simplex +, Nokta Legend ,Garrett Pro Pointer , Fisher F Point, Garrett Digging Tool, Gator Razor, Digging Tool, Sampson Digger, Get the Track Hoe! It's a deep one! :)
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Took my new AT Max out last week found what seems to be possible the remains of a ring of some sort. When I got the hit it was coming up silver at 10 inches but when I dug it, it was deeper than 12 inches View attachment 1911174
It is a hot machine for sure!
 

Bart@Big Boys Hobbies

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Supporting Vendor
Jul 24, 2005
4,602
1,226
Moore Oklahoma
Detector(s) used
Call for your Treasurenet special discount! Be sure to mention Tnet when you call!
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I recieved my AT Max for Big Boys Hobbies today. I sold my AT Pro last year and have regretted it ever since. I finally got out with my friend this afternoon for a short 2 hour hunt,in a park we had hammered to death for 4-5 years. I wanted to see if the Max would find coins we had left behind with our other detectors. They say this machine goes deep,and they aren't kidding! I dug a lot of coins in areas that we thought were cleaned out. The Max even found two Merc's a 43 and a 44. To say I'm happy with this machines performance would be a understatement. I can't wait to get out again with it,in "another cleaned out site"!
Look at all that silver! Congrats!
 

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