Help me decide which detector to buy

But I thought more information on a target is helpful, no?

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i agree about target id. they are far too indecisive and often wrong. you stated no beach so if it is land only i would lean toward tesoro or whites. again a lot depends on the area, how bad the mineralization may be, the amount of junk in the ground, electrical interference such as power lines. you may want to rely more on discrimination than on what the target id is. especially deep faint targets. the id meter will be wrong more often than not on deep targets, including the depth.

 in prime spots dig everything except what you are discriminating against and don't over discriminate. listen to the sounds the detector makes and once you get to know your machine and you are in tune to it you'll find you may not even look at the meter. you'll be in a zone and you'll do well. i have often hip mounted boxes on occasion and wear them on a belt behind me where i can't see it and go strictly on tone to id.


i almost never pass up a target because of id because you might just hear of your friend getting an amazing find the same day and same spot that you looked. again this is all about opinions. as long as its a stable and reliable machine you'll get the right one for your application after researching a few that fit the bill and areas you'll be searching. if i were in the market now for a new land machine i would research the tesoro vaquero, cibola, cortes models i've heard good things about all 3.

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    As long as you keep the control box dry, you shouldn't have any trouble using any of the Tesoros at the beach.   Tesoros are on my short list when people ask me for recommendations----and they are probably the only detector I'd consider buying new (just because the lifetime warranty that comes with the new machine is that good)......otherwise, I buy my detectors like I do my vehicles---gently used.

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Ok I have done some more research... and correct me if I'm wrong, but the tesoro is only a single tone machine correct? Sounding when theres a target? Looks like I will need a propointer too. Forgive my cluelessness

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	How easy is the tesoro to learn? I have been looking on youtube for basic instruction on it and not much luck. Can the tesoro be used on beach as well?

Tesoro machines are all considered "turn on and go" detectors. They have a zero learning curve. Each knob and function is self explanatory and can be operated with confidence that they do what they are labeled to do. All that being said, don't ever think they are not some of the most reliable machines out there. They have phenomenal depth capabilities and some of the longest battery life in the industry. Don't sell them short. They work fine on the beach.

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