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Jerry Ga.

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I am taking a long hard look at the MXT, and M-6 for relic hunting. Have been in the hobby for 32 years, but never used a Whites. Nautilus and Tesoro have been my detectors over the years. Now I see more and more relic hunters in this area using Whites machines (Coastal S.C.) Would I be taking a step down depthwise by switching to the MXT, M6 from the Tesoro Tejon? I have also considered the Pro XL and the Blue & Gray as a used detector purchase. I would assume that the DFX is probably the better relic detector but it's out of my price range. Thanks
 
The M6 or MXT is way better made than the Tejon.
Other than that, the Question is more: Visual ID or not and automatic ground balance or not and ground coverage or not.

The MXT/M6 cover more ground in a given time than the Tejon with its very small inner receiving loop. If you don't overlap your swings at least 2/3 of the coils diameter you'll miss the deeper targets.

Some good coils are available for the Whites:

4x6 DD
5.3
9.5 (standard)
6x10 DD
8x14 DD

You can always pick the right coil for the job which is more important then which detector you use.

The Tejon is a deep detector too, but i just feel you get more useful tech. for the money with a MXT/M6.

Andy,NM
 
Would I be taking a step down depthwise by switching to the MXT, M6 from the Tesoro Tejon? No! The MXT and M6 are excellent detectors and will compete with any relic detector in terms of depth and accuracy out there with superior quality. The Tejon is one of my favorite relic detectors that Tesoro makes that and the LST, but I don't see any advantage that it has over an MXT or M6 except a lifetime warranty. I would assume that the DFX is probably the better relic detector but it's out of my price range. Not necessarily true, for true depth the MXT and M6 are deeper and better on smaller objects, the DFX is far more versatile due to its programming ability, don't get me wrong the DFX is one of my favorite detectors but if it's not programmed correctly for what you are doing it will be at a disatvantage. I am not familiar with Nautillus, they are not widely used on the West coast. You will not be sorry buying an MXT or M6 they are both excellent detectors. Good Luck and HH
 
I have the Tejon and the MXT. If you want to cover alot of ground fast the Tejon with the 12x10 DD widescan is my choice because of the faster response time it has. I find the best way to ground balance it is in motion. As for better built the end result is they are both good in the field. The faster response time of the Tejon seems to have a little more see thru than the MXT on lower conductive items but the MXT has a really good meter and exacting vco that can't be beat on a quick search for new stuff. They are both wonderful and I don't regret owning them.
What comes to mind is the time the Tejon gave a more solid signal over the MXT on a junk item and it turns out it was seeing the brass bolster on an old pocket knife the was total rust.
 
Thank you, John and Andy. I agree, just looking at a Whites you can see the quality and I have seen some great finds made with them.
 
The Tesoro Tejon operates at a higher frequency of 17.5 kHz. The newest generation of Tejons have a refined lower resolution in the Ferrous to Non-Ferrous.

Tesoros enjoy the fastest filters and when tuned properly will virtually see through most small Iron and Tag Targets.

The MXT and M6 add a sophisticated ground tracking to the equation and Visual Target ID lacking in the Twin Audio Discriminating Tejon.

The Tejon is the King when it comes to the depth on Low Conductive Targets. Tesoro has just made a 5" Wide Scan to compliment the relative new 5" Concentric. I'm currently using the Tesoro Tejon when not involved in prototype testing, and that Tejon w/5" concentric loop goes really deep, just doesn't cover the area quite as fast as the Std Loop.

Two recent rings found with my Tejon.
 
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