Hey guys, I've been lurking for quite a spell and am active other places and now this one too! I'm looking for a new relic machine after Christmas and was wondering if any one has had any experience in comparing the Troy X5, Fisher F75, Tejon and the Nautilus DCM IIB & IIba. I feel I that any of these machines would probably be a good choice, but I would like the best choice for my area which is North /Central Alabama with Medium to heavy mineralization containing red clay and iron in some areas. Thanks for any help. Tim
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Trying Too Decide on Relic Machine
- Thread starter TimC.
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Bugar In. USA
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That's a good idea, he knows relics, myself i tried several and am quite happy now with a Ground Hawk, it is just a RELIC machine, not a compromise, balances good, and works nice,lite in weight, 5 yr warranty, for me i like it better than most i have tried, and there several out there, but David will set you straight, and so will some of the other sponsors,, Ron in Shelbyville, Gosh i can't think offhand all of the good guys, Richard= shucks just get ahold of a relic hunting dealer, one that actually hunts . And is not just a salesman 
Spoke with David yesterday on the phone and never really could get a straight answer, I guess because there is not one! Every machine has it's own pluses and minuses, but I did get the distinct impression that he favored the Tejon because of the same reasons I do, because it's a Tesoro, weight, depth and above all warranty. This was my initial opinion as well and just wanted to confirm.
Thanks David!
Thanks David!
I have a few machines that I could use for relic, but my Tejon is my first grab. I have an F-75 which I haven't used yet for relic but I'll have to give it a shot. Some say it's good for relic, since it goes deep for coin, I have no doubt it would do fine. It will be difficult for me because the Tejon is what I'm used to. In trashy areas, the 5.75 coil has done me well. Fresh set of batteries, quality headphones, some drinks and digging tools are important since I had the Tejon really put me to work at times.
There are others out there, but for me, it's Tejon for now - and it's not giving me any reason to replace it with something else.
There are others out there, but for me, it's Tejon for now - and it's not giving me any reason to replace it with something else.
birdman
Member
I use a Vaquero and it loves brass! I have been shocked how deep I have dug 22 shells and I have dug shot gun shell at about 12 inches. I am in ND so no CW stuff here but I think this is the shot gun shell capital of the world. As as coin deepth I have dug a silver dime at about 7 and an IH at about 8 inches. I alway come back with some thing but finding good hunting spots around can be hard to do. My best day was 7 silver dimes ,a gold ring ,two tokens ,7nickles,some wheats and a bunch of house hold type relics but that was a virgin yard and the house is about 105 years old. Those places are hard to come by here. I have been told the Tejon is just a bit of a deeper machine but the Vaquero will do better in bad soil. The Tejon is the next one on my wish list. I have also read that the F75 is a great relic machine but the price tag deters me for now.