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I have noticed that just about ever time a thread comes out and somebody wants to know which detector to get, it gets about 2 or 3 to one for the Vaquero over the Tejon. Just wondering why? The 2 machines don't sound like there is a lot of difference.

Vaquero, frequencies 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, H.O.T, little less $
Tejon, frequencies 17.6, 2 disc, little more $

Not looking to get a fight started over the 2 machines, just a little better understanding.

Ron in WV

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Ron in WV
Retired May of 2010
MD'ing off and on since 1981

Ron, I bought a new Vaquero last summer and was checking out the Tejon also. From what I read about the two detectors, the Vaquero was the preferred detector for coinshooters because it was smoother operating and quieter operating.
Performance wise they seemed to be almost the same with maybe a slight edge going to the Tejon. Since I am a coin and jewelry hunter I opted for the Vaquero for the smoother performance and have been extremely happy with my purchase.
If I was mainly a relic hunter I would probably opted for the Tejon. I would love to have the Tejon also but I would have to part with either my CZ5 or my Vaquero and I don't see that happening. I know when I took my Vaquero out to an old picnic grove
that I have pounded to death since 1986 with several Fisher 1200 series detectors plus three different CZ's and started pulling more silver coins and many more buffalo and V nickels out of the ground that I had made a good choice in detectors.
Either detector will give you great performance and it is basically personal preference between the two detectors.............HH

Roger

1) Price lower than Tejon
2) Weight lower than Tejon
3) Battery's less expensive than Tejon
4) Performance stable and versatile
5) Easy to use
6) Very respectable depth
7) Excellent reviews

This is going to be my third season with the Vaquero and it is my first detector ever and I would choose it again for the reasons listed above.
I am not knocking the Tejon as it has its attributes but sticking to your question these were my reasons.
My budget for a first detector at the time was $300 so here in Canada that is what a new Silver Umax cost so that was the plan, but when reading all the positive reports on Vaquero I discovered that a used Vaquero's were available for $300 range so I waited and found one shipped to the door for that Price, a very exciting day!
The resale value is about the same as I paid so if I did not like the hobby I could just sell the detector without a loss. Mine is not for sale!
I feel these are the reasons why Vaquero gets more votes than Tejon.

Minas man

I have to agree with Minus Man. I will also include that most of the reviews I read indicated that the Vaquero is easier to learn to operate.

Guys,

Thanks for you comments, I can see why you are pretty attached to your Vaquero's.

We got about another month of cold weather here, looking forward to giving my Tejon a good workout this season.

Ron in WV

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Ron in WV
Retired May of 2010
MD'ing off and on since 1981

If you ever get the chance to hunt alongside a vaquero wether it be for coins, jewelery or relics. You will see that the V will stack up on a fairly even plain with the Tejon. However, I truely do wish my Vaq had some of the control features that the Tejon has. [the trigger switch/dual disc, as well as a toggle for batt-test, AM and disc. The option of a low iron tone would be nice too] After having a small test run with the Tejon, I found the only unstable thing about it was the AM mode, with the stock coil it worked equally as well as the Vaq when using the 10x12 coil in AM, and that is a big one for me.

I have not tried the Tejon, but with the results I am getting with my Vaquero, I don't see any need to get one.
I mainly use mine for hunting old homesites back in the woods and this detector fits the bill in the following ways:
It is light.
Only uses one 9 volt battery so you can carry some extras without much added weight.
It only has one disc. control, and that's all I need.
Don't have a need for the trigger switch.
I got the high tone model, so I don't need the tone adjustment that the Tejon has.
Performs well in mineralized soil. ( I have read the Tejon does not ).
Just for me and my type of hunting, I don't need all the extra controls and features of the Tejon.
I set my disc. low and do not touch it again while I'm searching.. I just dig everything that beeps.

I used to swing both, now I swing a mod'd C... The performance dif between those 2 "in my soil" was negligible, but the V is easier to swing for longer periods, and easier on batteries. Its all about personal prefs, and whether or not you like or need the additional features of the T, and are willing to pay for those additional features..... neither is a wrong choice.

actually the kicker for me was being able to shift freqs. EMI presents itself differently from site to site. The shifting of freqs, even in my own yard, helped me to mitigate "most" EMI I've encountered in this area. Ive seen where some folks dont have EMI issues but I do, and it made a difference!

Dual disc. is surely a superior feature on the TeJon but again whatever works.....

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Minas man
1) Price lower than Tejon
2) Weight lower than Tejon
3) Battery's less expensive than Tejon
4) Performance stable and versatile
5) Easy to use
6) Very respectable depth
7) Excellent reviews

This is going to be my third season with the Vaquero and it is my first detector ever and I would choose it again for the reasons listed above.
I am not knocking the Tejon as it has its attributes but sticking to your question these were my reasons.
My budget for a first detector at the time was $300 so here in Canada that is what a new Silver Umax cost so that was the plan, but when reading all the positive reports on Vaquero I discovered that a used Vaquero's were available for $300 range so I waited and found one shipped to the door for that Price, a very exciting day!
The resale value is about the same as I paid so if I did not like the hobby I could just sell the detector without a loss. Mine is not for sale!
I feel these are the reasons why Vaquero gets more votes than Tejon.

Minas man

I agree with all your points, but will add 1 more.

Because many of us also use our MDer in canned hunts (planted), having the freq. shift makes it a more versital machine & I've been in hunts with bad interferance from other MDers (all brands).

HaRM

Dears,

I´m running Tejon, LOBO ST and also Vaquero. No the same time, of course... If I can note, Vaquero I have been use for fields and for coins&button hunting. If is place infected with iron too much, or mineralized, is choice LOBO. And Tejon is my #1 for forest hunting for relics searching.

I am waiting for new coil 15x17 what will first coil for my Vaquero, because coil will 890 gram's and Vaquero is light stick... Vaquero is quick and with slow swinging it will nice for prospecting in "clear" fields...

HH

litrfree

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litrfree

MD´s - Tesoro Tejon DD 10x12" SEF, Minelab E-Trac FBS - DD 11" , Nokta Velox ONE - DD 11", Golden Mask GM4 - DD 8x11", Pinpointer Garrett Pro. Tools: Drapper modification extended, V&B GroundBreaker. Cannon EQS 20D camera.
Membership: Czech Metal detecting club Lovec Pokladu member, (Czech republic). Detektor Centrala - consultant&PR face
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litrfree
Dears,

I´m running Tejon, LOBO ST and also Vaquero. No the same time, of course... If I can note, Vaquero I have been use for fields and for coins&button hunting. If is place infected with iron too much, or mineralized, is choice LOBO. And Tejon is my #1 for forest hunting for relics searching.

I am waiting for new coil 15x17 what will first coil for my Vaquero, because coil will 890 gram's and Vaquero is light stick... Vaquero is quick and with slow swinging it will nice for prospecting in "clear" fields...

HH

litrfree

I think Vaquero is too lightweight for the heavy coil - the combination will be hard for your arm & shoulder. Tejon has much better weight distribution for heavy coils due to its separate battery compartment.

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magadan

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litrfree
Dears,

I´m running Tejon, LOBO ST and also Vaquero. No the same time, of course... If I can note, Vaquero I have been use for fields and for coins&button hunting. If is place infected with iron too much, or mineralized, is choice LOBO. And Tejon is my #1 for forest hunting for relics searching.

I am waiting for new coil 15x17 what will first coil for my Vaquero, because coil will 890 gram's and Vaquero is light stick... Vaquero is quick and with slow swinging it will nice for prospecting in "clear" fields...

HH

litrfree

I think Vaquero is too lightweight for the heavy coil - the combination will be hard for your arm & shoulder. Tejon has much better weight distribution for heavy coils due to its separate battery compartment.

litrfree,

If the coil fits the Vaquero it will work on the Tejon & LOBO ST to...............so he's got all the bases covered.

HaRM

Thanks, I know, and I do not know what is a weight of my DD 10x12 HOT, I miss box... Maybe my wife is better to say. I know that big HOT is a bit heavier than my SEF. Do anybody have info about weight of Tesoro DD 10x12 HOT, please?

regards

litrfree

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litrfree

MD´s - Tesoro Tejon DD 10x12" SEF, Minelab E-Trac FBS - DD 11" , Nokta Velox ONE - DD 11", Golden Mask GM4 - DD 8x11", Pinpointer Garrett Pro. Tools: Drapper modification extended, V&B GroundBreaker. Cannon EQS 20D camera.
Membership: Czech Metal detecting club Lovec Pokladu member, (Czech republic). Detektor Centrala - consultant&PR face
Powered by my wife & DEUS EX MACHINA ltd.

Motto: New day, new fight. The history was own future.