SilverFinger
Sr. Member
- Apr 17, 2008
- 326
- 158
- Detector(s) used
- White's MXT, Eagle Spectrum, Treasuremaster
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Things I love about this machine -
• Featherlight. Swinging my Classic ID now feels like I'm wielding a cinder block around.
• Silent. Stable.
• Stock coil design. I love the coverage of the 9x8.
I have been digging nearly every signal that passes the "B" test. If the signal is strong at the "B" in "Tab", I dig. I'm ok with that. I dig probably every 5th signal that breaks up at nickel - generally I find a new-style pull tab.
One thing I'm insecure about is it's depth. I've heard great things about it's depth but realistically, at what point does the signal become 'iffy' on say a quarter?
I've been finding a lot of things close to the surface - 2-3" tops and ignoring the iffy signals. I think that's fair because any decent instrument should perform well enough and reasonably give you the info you need.
I bought the Vaquero because of the raves I see about it's depth but I'm not that confident in it's depth. '53Silvers videos make it look 'confidently' deep - Dimes at 6-8" with a STRONG response.
I may or may not want to super tune it too. Should be able to get a confident depth without the use of super tuning.
Yes, I'm properly ground balanced. I promise. I've been MD'in a long time too and know when my machine is properly tuned. I also check my GB every 10-15 mins or so.
Realistically and honestly, what can I expect from this machine as far as a crisp signal on a coin? I'm talkin' a sure 2-way beep and not a signal I'll have to chase because it's questionable.
I can't tell you HOW much I want to like this machine. I'm not expecting mind-blowing, but impressive would be nice.
This was/is a brand new Vaquero.
• Featherlight. Swinging my Classic ID now feels like I'm wielding a cinder block around.
• Silent. Stable.
• Stock coil design. I love the coverage of the 9x8.
I have been digging nearly every signal that passes the "B" test. If the signal is strong at the "B" in "Tab", I dig. I'm ok with that. I dig probably every 5th signal that breaks up at nickel - generally I find a new-style pull tab.
One thing I'm insecure about is it's depth. I've heard great things about it's depth but realistically, at what point does the signal become 'iffy' on say a quarter?
I've been finding a lot of things close to the surface - 2-3" tops and ignoring the iffy signals. I think that's fair because any decent instrument should perform well enough and reasonably give you the info you need.
I bought the Vaquero because of the raves I see about it's depth but I'm not that confident in it's depth. '53Silvers videos make it look 'confidently' deep - Dimes at 6-8" with a STRONG response.
I may or may not want to super tune it too. Should be able to get a confident depth without the use of super tuning.
Yes, I'm properly ground balanced. I promise. I've been MD'in a long time too and know when my machine is properly tuned. I also check my GB every 10-15 mins or so.
Realistically and honestly, what can I expect from this machine as far as a crisp signal on a coin? I'm talkin' a sure 2-way beep and not a signal I'll have to chase because it's questionable.
I can't tell you HOW much I want to like this machine. I'm not expecting mind-blowing, but impressive would be nice.
This was/is a brand new Vaquero.
