Tesoro DeLeon

Great Machine, read on!

Louisianaman in Southeast Louisiana -
Here's the deal on the Deleon. First, was hunting with a buddy and he had the Deleon and I had the Cibola.The Cibola is killer but I kept digging pull tabs and that was operator error but didn't know that at the time. He showed me which targets were pull tabs and sure enough, they were. Bought a used Deleon on Ebay in like new condition. Started hunting with it and liked it.

One day I started finding reasons not to like the machine and when you do that it won't be long until you talk yourself out of a dang good machine ad into another one and so on and so on.
Kept using it and kept thinking of how I disliked it until one day I started getting used to the machine. My budy was there to give me tips and it really helped.

I have used this detector for about a year now and I can tell you not only that it's a pull tab but if it's a new tab or one of those older tabs that are round. No joke! I guess what all the guys say about learning to know your machine is right.
Also, with all those machines out there, how can one brand not go as deep as another. What would be the point. I know that Tesoro doesn't make a machine that won't go as deep as a White's or a Garrett or a Minelab. They all work on the same principle. They all go deep if you set it up right and they all discriminate.
Pick one learn it and really work it in the field. Not at home bench testing the damn thing.

Dec 01, 2011

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Detectorist./author/ OPPERATOR

Ray(Sam)Wagaman in PA. -
I have to say this much from what I have found. And read. Some reviews claim this unit will not give a true number as far as gold rings. I have read that some claim it gives numbers all over the board. Well As far as I have seen every gold ring I have tested including white gold and yellow gold. Have all fallen between 13-17 on the TID. Silver rings show as 95 as a coin. Tabs around 34-48. Pretty easy to operate and the ring air test have all hit at around 13inches. Thats sweeet.

This unit will run with the best of them. My only wish would be Tesoro Throw a TID on the Cibola with the different frequency shifts.

Thanks Tesoro for another great unit.

Oct 20, 2011

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DeLeon is killer on nickles

VicMD in Texas, USA -
I've had this DeLeon now for about 4 mo. I upgraded to TID from a Tesoro Cibola. I found a lot of stuff with the Cibola, but also dug a ton of trash. With the DeLeon, I dig a lot less trash, fewer pulltabs, and a LOT more nickles.

The display is accurate for the most part, if you pay attention to the number AND the bar graph. If you get a smear, it is likely trash. If it is a single bar, it's gonna be diggable, unless it is far left (iron) and showing 0/00 on the numeric. The depth meter is so-so. On larger items it is pretty accurate, but on small stuff like dimes, it reads too deep generally.

If I could change things on the DeLeon, I would refine the 95 setting, to separate out quarters and dimes and pennies. But eventually even the pennies add up! I also would love to see the 4+ tones of the Golden added to the TID machines...

But for now, I am keeping up with DH's Minelabs machines, and I know eventually I will snag some gold, especially since this DeLeon seems to love nickles!

Oct 01, 2010

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I'm Happy

Tim in AZ -
I received my Tesoro DeLeon about six Month's ago, and I can say, I'm Happy but not thrilled to the point of jumbing up and down. I got what I paid for. No problems with the battery compartment. I was looking for more in the way of the target ID however. I have a white's series 3 Di and, I think I like the white's better. It was made in the early 80's. Don't get me wrong, I like the Deleon but I was expecting more. I also own a Tesoro Vaquero and I am thrilled with that. I like the 1 battery rule for the Umax's. Anyway, still using it in the field and you cannot go wrong. Just my thoughts.

Nov 11, 2009

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THE FOURTH DELEON I'VE OWNED

BRANDON MOORE in West Paris Maine -
Well on this review i'll start stating is this is my 4th deleon and the last two has found me some first's, 1912 V-nickel and a buffalo nickel and other great stuff as well this is a very simple machine to run for a TID, disc, sens, threshold, and the all metal toggle which is just used for pinpointing plus the 10khz which i've found to be an awesome coin freq, and have found the info is about 70 to 80% most of the time does not disc out big iron very well but the tone on iron is very abrupt or will chirp at it so it won't take long to get affiliated with this sound.

Another thing that you will really apreciate with all tesoro's is how light they are and responsiveness to targets, it's sort of works like this as your going along and oh it beeped well go over it again then sometimes it will stop then you know the disc is working just takes it a moment to process also watch the #s on TID womens wedding rings size 10 lock on at 41, mens a little higher in the tab or nickel range just to give you an idea, well to end this review and rambling this Deleon is going to stay!

Oct 11, 2009

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ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC MACHINE!

M. McColley in Orlando Fl. -
This my first URBAN detector. I own two other beach machines and know detecting. I can not say enough about the quality and ease of use for the DE LEON. First off, it hits hard and deap with NO signal lag. Coins at the limit of the depth meter(8+ inches florida). The display is large and full of information and small hints to help you interpet what's under the coil. I can tell the difference between a wheat cent and a memorial because I've learned it's language. Accurate I.D. Batteries last forever and no problems with the doors. All the knobs can be reached with the thumb on your detecting hand for INSTANT adjusting. All metal mode puts out a huge signal, pin points so well and goes even deeper. It's lite, can swing it all day, don't even need the arm strap. Coil options are great and the 5" is the first add on you MUST have. All around one of the best out there. LIFETIME warranty!

Con~ It is my opinion that this Detector is not for you if you are serious about jewelry. My air testing of many differnt gold items brought up responses in 3 distinct graph areas. This translates to a lot of digging. Of course your going to dig any pull tab, nickel signal at volleyball courts and swing set areas but I think you get my point. COIN killer! RELICS for sure. Never tried it on the beach. Maybe you'll see gold better then I do on the graph.

5 stars Tesoro! Not letting this one go!

Feb 24, 2009

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DeLeon/Tesoro Rules!!

Jezzowhat in Utah -
I bought my DeLeon used as this is the first Tesoro I have ever owned and was unsure of the brand. This was the best detector purchase I have ever made as it turns out! I have been metal detecting for 20 years and have owned Whites 5900, Eagle2 SL, Fisher CZ-7, CZ3D, Coinstrike, Garrett 2500 and Nautilus2BA.

I was unsure about the single tone and pre-set GB on the DeLeon but I quickly got used to the variances of the single tone and what it is telling me. I have had no problems with the pre-set GB in my neck of the woods. The TID is very accurate, the machine is lite to swing and batteries are lasting forever. No problems at all with the battery doors. I have used the DeLeon 3 times for roughly a total of 12 hours and today I found a gold class ring at 6 inches down in a park! I have never fell in love with a detector so fast as I have this DeLeon. No frills, bells or whistles, the detector does what it was designed to do and does it much better than most other high dollar units. Tesoro for me from now on!!

Jan 17, 2009

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Deleon Rules!!!

Shane in Baton Rouge, La U.S.A -
First off, I have not experienced a problem with the battery doors coming open. Read the directions and if installed correctly they wont come open. This is an awesome detector. It reads very deep and is extremly acurate......what is displayed is what is there. Very light weight. There is a LIFETIME warranty on all Tesoros, why I dont know because I have yet to have a problem requiring repair. Pinpointing is dead on. I dont think I will ever purchase another detector.

Aug 03, 2008

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Simple but great

damon abernathy in cartersville ga 30120 -
This has to be one of the best out there. I have 26 years of experience and have tried most of the top of the line machines. This is a light weight unit that will not fail you. This tesero deleon has more depth then most of the more expensive machines. Also, a great competition machine and very easy to pinpoint with. Went heads up against my friend for fun, found 20 something coins to his 2 coins. Folks, I am not brand loyal, but if a unit performs, except the facts. And this unit does, plus you cannot beat the life time warranty. Do you wont to spend 800 or 1300 or 400 on something that will perform as good or better? As for me, I like to save money.THIS IS TO ME THE BETTER DETECTOR MADE IN THIS PRICE RANGE EASY. AND IT WILL BEAT MOST OF THE HIGHER DOLLAR ONES TO.

Apr 27, 2008

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Deleon/kept it simple

CHARLES GLISSON in BAINBRIDGE GA -
I've had my Delon for about 4 month. I love this machine to the pont I bought another one. This is my first ID detector. With the different size coils you can use, it makes a very versatile detector. I use the 5.75 coil for trashy areas, 11 inch wide scan for deep coins and relics and the 3*18 clean sweep coil. The clean sweep I recommend to use all metal mode with the threshold to the min to the point of just hearing a hum. You will detect extreme depth of about 12 to 14 inches. To pinpoint with the clean sweep. Use the very front end or the heal to pinpoint. I was about to buy a whites for about a thousand dollars but after using my Delon, why waste the money..

Mar 24, 2008

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