Monte, of all the non metered detectors from Tesoro

[Mike in Ky]

Which one do you think is the best as far as coin hunting around old homesites? New and old detectors both. I just got another Bandido II uMax which is basically brand new and I can't help but think it is one of their best. Do you agree or disagree?

Mike

 

[Monte]

Yes, "I blew it!" when I wasn't quick enough to buy that Bandido II

 

[Mike in Ky]

Monte, ck. your e-mail.

Mike

 

[Mike in Ky]

n/t

 

[Monte]

It's the lower rod. I have this thing for the non-metal lower rods and I do NOT use a metal lower rod on any unit I own. I always change out the lower rod when I opts for a smaller coil. I also like the 8x9 better than the 8", but that's me.

Monte

 

[Mike in Ky]

Monte, that's just the way the Bandido II uMax came out of the box. I won't send the picture of the other coils mounted on the black fiber rods. I don't usually use the metal lower rod either. Even though it does have a fiber or plastic bottom stem. One question, why do you not like the 8" brown donut coil? I've always wondered about that. I knew you didn't like that coil.

Mike

 

[Pap]

Monte are you using any Tesoros for any of your hunting? It seemed like you were pretty much on TID units recently?

 

[Monte]

If they had a competitive Target ID unit, I would be using it as well, but they don't. At least not the way I like/need them to be.

Yes, I have been using some TID models, but that's partly because the vast majority of hobbyists these days have Target ID units. I do a good deal of field comparison work, and to be quite honest, even with a TID unit in hand that I like I don't always pay attention to the visual readout.

Monte

PS: I prefer AA battery powered models, and sure wish there was a new-and-improved Cort