Tesoro Vaquero vs MineLab ETrac

[SeniorSeeker]

I found these videos interesting and reasonably well done. I owned a Tesoro Vequero a few years back and, at times, wish I had kept it (if for no other reason than to have a great back up machine). I love my Minelab X-terra 505 but I may take another look at the Tesoro Vequero.
Minelab vs Tesoro

Minelab vs Tesoro Part 2

 

[Hank68]

I love my vaquero ! Never owned a minelab but I think I would like it. HHH.

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

I can't watch. No comparison. Not quite apples to apples.

 

[SeniorSeeker]

I can't watch. No comparison. Not quite apples to apples.

Hey Mike, I agree but it's interesting how well the little Vaquero does none the less; especially for the small investment of about $450.00.

 

[Sailorman]

I find the top end detectors like the Etrac very interesting and I looked at the Vaquero but when you live on a boat the waterproof issue rears it's ugly head and kinda limits the selection. Those Etracs sure seem heavy as well. Who knows, maybe one day...

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

The Tesoro line is hot on small gold!

 

[Cutaplug]

Would like to see the same comparison on a 9" silver dime in discrimination mode...

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

Hope you like the forum.
God bless.

Mike

 

[C. Nyal de Kaye]

The Tesoro line is hot on small gold!

Not in Australia. Out here I have only ever seen one brand on the goldfields, Minelab.

They were invented here and, so far anyway, are the only detector that really works and gets some depth in our heavy mineralised ground.

Tesoro's, Garretts, Whites etc are here and popular enough for coin and relic operators in parks and beaches, but you won't find them amongst gold prospectors.

I have seen Minelab XTerrra 705's on the gold as well.