Tejon over Vaq. justification ?

[NWMP]

I was kind of talked into a Tejon a few years back. And yes, I do still like it and feel that it is quite capable. It is my relic machine over my AT Pro. However I have never lost the nagging feeling that I would basicly get the same capability with the Vaquero. Am I just nieve or not experienced enough with the Tejon to see the added advantages of the machine, over the Vaq? Yes dual disc, but the toggle tends to act up. Eight batteries compared to one. Although weight was never an issue, so I cant compare that. I just bought that Tejon/Vaq. Kindle book to clue in a bit more and I have not had enough time to read it yet. Is the Tejon a deeper machine from the factory than the Vaq., in the right hands, or is it just "different"? I see a few Tejon users but the vast majority seem to grab a Vaq.

 

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[Fletch88]

I have had several of both machines and overall I like the Vaq better. Mostly because of the weight I guess. It would be great to have a toggle on a Vaq to use for a coincheck. I usually run just below nickel and thumb the disc knob. A toggle that went just above zinc range would be awesome.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Tejon is deeper by 2.5" as a rule. The ONLY reason to get a Tejon over the Vaquero is that extra 2-inches while All Metal Detecting for relics or farm field hunting. I'll stay with my Vaquero with the new 11" x 8" widescan for 96.9-percent of the land hunting I do, but every now and then it is nice to have the Tejon.

 

[NWMP]

Thanks guys. I have a few spots were max depth is everything and I would/will have the Tejon howling. I feel better now about my choice. I was also wondering about the new 8x11 RSD coil. I should expect NO loss of depth with this coil in sweet black loam, over the factory original concentric 8x9 correct ? I like the new coil for a bit more coverage and the ability to be used in the local mineralized soils here also. So I am hoping for a double header with the new RSD coil, if I explained my concerns correctly. Thanks.

 

[Captain Caveman]

I use the new 8x11 RSD coil exclusively on my Tejon. There is no weight difference compared to the stock coil and if anything, i would say a gain in depth.

 

[NWMP]

I use the new 8x11 RSD coil exclusively on my Tejon. There is no weight difference compared to the stock coil and if anything, i would say a gain in depth.

Wow, thanks. A guy can"t lose with a combo like that ! I know that the Tejon has real depth. I just have to get back up to my 3/4-4/5 speed with it, and hopefully more now that I got that mastering the Tejon and Vaq. e-book. I"ve already wiped the old girl down in prep for some use this year. I never really found ground ballancing to be a problem, it was always quick and easy. But I know that I haven't gotten everything out of it yet. The machine is still more capable than my abilities with it, but I was getting close a few years ago.

 

[tabman]

I hunted a little with Tejon today in the VCO mode. It worked really well for me. Set up that way it acts more like my Vaquero but maybe a little deeper. I found a .177 pellet about 7 inches deep.

tabman

 

[NWMP]

I hunted a little with Tejon today in the VCO mode. It worked really well for me. Set up that way it acts more like my Vaquero but maybe a little deeper. I found a .177 pellet about 7 inches deep.

tabman

Jeez, with that kind of performance, no complaints on this end. I remember getting goose shot from a trade site about that size, but I don"t think that depth. But of course there are variables. I just hope to stabilize the (me) variable a bit more this year. The 8x11 RSD is ordered. Now I"m picking up the heavy duty rubber bands that the letter carriers leave on deliveries. I used to like putting a couple around the battery covers for additional assurance. I lost a battery pack crawling through some dense bush once. I carried back half an Elk rack drop that I found that day, still have it. I think that I tried VCO mode once a few years back and pulled a crotal bell and trade folding knife. I need to learn a thing or two.

 

[DannyB1954]

Another option is the Lobo ST. It can use all the same coils as the Vaquero or the Tejon, and is pretty good at finding small stuff.