Equinox or AT

gunsil said:
One note here, and I have both machines. the AT is probably easier to learn if one has never detected before.
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I agree with this sentiment. I had not used a detector for over 30 years and decided to return to the hobby with a Minelab EQ-600. It is a great machine but i think i should have chosen an easier machine to learn before jumping on the "big dog" detector. I may still buy an AT if I can find one on the used market locally.

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy using the EQ and it will find a flea's braces a foot deep. That may be a bit of hyperbole but it will find some amazingly small things at equally amazing depths. My "best" find is a cadmium coated siding nail about 14" beneath a tree in my daughter's front yard.
 

Wow that’s some serious depth. I’ll definitely consider the nox!
 

I promise and this is no lie, my AT I had make get 5 or 6 inches on a coin my NOX has been 10 plus depending on coin.
 

Depth isn't even the deal breaker. The recovery speed on the 800 sets them apart from the AT machines.
 

HighVDI said:
Depth isn't even the deal breaker. The recovery speed on the 800 sets them apart from the AT machines.
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Not to mention that swinging the AT feels like swinging a brick on the end of a broomstick. EQX is just a dream to hunt with.
 

Yea that AT Pro would wear ur forearm out pretty quick
 

Love my Nox 800! Watching videos on youtube will help you with the learning curve.
 

OK guys, so I would like to throw you a curve, I have a Garrett 400 and it has been pretty good to me so far. I am ready to move up, want waterproof and like the multi frequency of the minelab 600, but what about looking way up? What about the Garrett ATX. It sound like a good machine and would never have to move up again. I don't have experience with one but wondering if any of you did? Can you find coins and other small stuff? Thanks.
 

jamest64 said:
OK guys, so I would like to throw you a curve, I have a Garrett 400 and it has been pretty good to me so far. I am ready to move up, want waterproof and like the multi frequency of the minelab 600, but what about looking way up? What about the Garrett ATX. It sound like a good machine and would never have to move up again. I don't have experience with one but wondering if any of you did? Can you find coins and other small stuff? Thanks.
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No, you dont want any part of that. Its a military mine-detector, and was never designed for use a hobby machine. If you want a "dig it all" detector, there are better choices than that one.
 

Jason in Enid said:
No, you dont want any part of that. Its a military mine-detector, and was never designed for use a hobby machine. If you want a "dig it all" detector, there are better choices than that one.
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Just do urself a favor and get the 800 and never worry about it again.
 

First off, they're both fine machines even thou the AT Pro is something like 50 years old. If you're hunting near me please get the AT Pro. I f you're not hunting near me get the Equinox 600 or 800 - it would be my choice.:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

2020
Gold - 13
Silver - 15
 

Thanks fellas you sold me. I was trying to decide between the Equinox 6 and 800. Think I will just go with the 8.
J
 

I think I’ve decided on the 600. Thanks for all the advice
 

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