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705 to a Tesoro? What was your experience

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Johnp3

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Good day gents,

I have a Minelab X-Terra 705 that I really like, but the Tejon has really grabbed my attention. I like the idea of learning the "language" of the single-tone machine and it's relative simplicity in operation while going as deep as anyone it seems.

Have any of you folks switched to a Tejon or other Tesoro from your X-Terra 705, or added a Tesoro to your stable? I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts!

(Thanks, and sorry if this has been asked before, but I wanted to hear the latest before I drop any money..)
 
I have used the 305 and 505. They're both the same basic detector as the 705, but with fewer bells and whistles. I sold them, because they didn't separate targets very well. The recovery speed on my G2, F75SE and Tesoro detectors are way faster. Lay some silver coins and gold rings on the ground in and amongst some iron nails, turn up the discrimination high enough to discriminate out the nails and you'll see what I'm talking about. The Tejon will pick out more silver coins and gold rings from the nails than the 705 will. Also the Tejon will leave the 705 in its dust when it comes to depth. You won't regret getting the Tejon.

You should read Mastering the Tesoro Tejon and Vaquero Metal Detectors, it's a great read. It sure helped me.:detecting:

tabman
 
Tabman, it just so happens I bought that book yesterday! It's pretty interesting so far. I tend not to use any discrimination at all on my 705, searching in all metal and multi tones. It's quite noisy in high trash areas, sounding a little like a sugared-up pre-schooler on a piano, but it works well if I do my part and slow down and listen carefully. I imagined the Tejon is the same way, but different (if that makes any sense); I like the idea of using some discrimination that cuts out some of the noise, but also can be used to actually determine what you're over rather than having the unit completely blank for too long. I might be all wet, but the Tesoro is intriguing to me for this very reason. Honestly, it would be nice to not have to stare at a screen and lift my head up a little. Having said that though, I really love my 705 and it would be difficult to sell it, but who knows... Thanks for your good comments!
 
I agree with tabman, sold my Xterra due to masking and after I saw the amount of coins it missed when I went over the same spot with a Tesoro.
 
I had 2 mine labs. An excaliber 2 and ab safare. The recovery time on them was a 2 day wait time. I did not like all the music they played. Very heavy. Did not take me long to sell them and keep my Tesoros... KEN. Ind
 
Johnp3 said:
Good day gents,

I have a Minelab X-Terra 705 that I really like, but the Tejon has really grabbed my attention. I like the idea of learning the "language" of the single-tone machine and it's relative simplicity in operation while going as deep as anyone it seems.

Have any of you folks switched to a Tejon or other Tesoro from your X-Terra 705, or added a Tesoro to your stable? I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts!

(Thanks, and sorry if this has been asked before, but I wanted to hear the latest before I drop any money..)
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I have a Vaquero and a Xterra 705. I like the Vaquero but i wouldn't give the sweat off a 705 for a Vaquero. Maybe you should ask the same question on the 705 forum and see what response you get, If you want an opinion from both sides. Just saying. Good hunting to all.
 
I had a 705, I got it with most of the available coils. I ran it for almost a year but was very disappointed. I far prefer my tesoros, or my GB pro. The 705 was way too slow. I did get some good finds but in the end I sold it and bought ab Outlaw.
 
machineman said:
I had a 705, I got it with most of the available coils. I ran it for almost a year but was very disappointed. I far prefer my tesoros, or my GB pro. The 705 was way too slow. I did get some good finds but in the end I sold it and bought ab Outlaw.
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Why were you disappointed? I don't think the 705 is any slower for me than the vaquero,?? it's as deep in my ground as the vaquero and much more accurate in tid since vaquero doesn't have tid. I find the vaquero is only needed in ground where i am gonna dig everything, and i want to use it cause it is very light.
 
Who did not like the 705 I actually enjoyed my x-terra 70. Every minelab machine that I have used has been really good, in fact every metal detector I have owned and am now using are all brilliant, I love metal detectors lol. As far as the xt-70 goes I asked my dealer about the 705 and basically told me just keep the 70 as there is was no huge leap in features or performance. I did well with the 70 on gold and loved it at the beach. When garrett brought out the ATP which is a true all terrain machine the 70 had to go. I have not looked back since and love my ATP to death! My LST however fills the gap for prospecting and does a very good job in parks and on the beach too. Tesoro's are easy to use and lots of fun. Not to mention the discrimination capability on the LST is awesome. Everyone should own a tesoro.
Cheers!
 
You guys make great points, thanks for the feedback. I guess there is really only one way to find out for myself and that is to try to get my hands on one somehow. Like any technology type and detector model there are adherents and detractors, and I know that some might think that the Tejon isn't as "advanced" as the 705, but I like the idea off something analog that takes practice to get good with it.

What about the batteries? I see the claim of 30 hours of battery life, but does the Tejon's performance start to fall of much sooner as battery voltage drops off? Inquiring minds want to know...
 
Different types of detectors fit different hunting styles. I like the simplicity of Tesoro and the bang for the buck factor. I have not used a 705 or a Tejon, but I am ordering my Tejon either this weekend or monday am. Ultimately I want depth with some discrimination and the Tejon fills that void for me without spending an arm and a leg. The 705 has interesting options with the differen frequency coils, but they are pricey. Years ago I started with a Garrett GTAX500, now I use Tesoro. I am not against using other brands but have gotten so use to Tesoro's that is what I am gonna stick with for now. I have been nothing but impressed with my Silver uMax and Tiger Shark.
 
If you try a Tejon you will need to give it some time. You are going from a multi-tone machine with TID to a single tone with no TID. Being very use to the 705 at first with the Tejon you will probably be saying "What the ___". It will take some time, but for simplicity and shear depth, the Tejon is hard to beat. Be prepared to dig, it is DEEP! Despite it's higher frequency, it is a coin magnet. You would be hard pressed to find a deeper detector for the money. I am impressed with mine and love it, but am probably going to sell it so I can use the money to buy scuba gear on focus on underwater detecting with my Tiger Shark.

Tesoro's aren't for everyone as some people cannot live without a TID. Those that spend the time with them become very efficient. For me I like the simplicity and performance you get for the money- hard to beat in my opinion.

If you were to ask 705 user AtomicScott about the switch, he will tell you just the opposite of what you hear on this forum. Just goes to show you what works well for one might not work well for another.

If you were to ask Sven an Tabman they will say Tesoro. These two guys have tons of experience with them and should probably work for Tesoro. Follow Tabmans finds for the year and you will see what they are capable of finding given and area that holds old coins.

My advice, buy a Tejon and try it.
 
A video would be great to see how they compare,or don't as I suspect...
 
I guess I am on the other side of the fence. I would take a 705 over a Tejon.
 
I own the XT 70, the 705, the Vaquero and Silver umax.

The V goes deeper and is easier to swing, the XT 70 (better then the 705 IMHO) TID has worked fairly well for me.

I bring both the V and the 70 on most hunts, use them inter- changeably.

The Silver is always fun to use for me and the Grandkids.

Good Hunting!
 
Had the Vaquero first then, the 705.
Hunted the same Showgrounds with the 705 after the V. Only one coin
in a tree root difference. I new something was there with the V but dug it with the 705 due to the solid ID
 
yowow#1 said:
machineman said:
I had a 705, I got it with most of the available coils. I ran it for almost a year but was very disappointed. I far prefer my tesoros, or my GB pro. The 705 was way too slow. I did get some good finds but in the end I sold it and bought ab Outlaw.
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Why were you disappointed? I don't think the 705 is any slower for me than the vaquero,?? it's as deep in my ground as the vaquero and much more accurate in tid since vaquero doesn't have tid. I find the vaquero is only needed in ground where i am gonna dig everything, and i want to use it cause it is very light.
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ANY detector will benefit from slowing down in trashy sites. I run ZERO disc with my 505, the ONLY way to run an X-Terra and pick up what others missed. It just was not feasible to run zero disc my Vaquero. More disc=more chance of masking.
 
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