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How do the 9/16-inch holes affect target retention?
RTG Blade Aluminum Sand Scoop for Beach Metal Detecting
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Open Jun 04, 2026 - 10:58 AM
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Jun 04, 2026 - 10:58 AM
The 9/16-inch punched holes on the RTG Blade retain typical beach finds like coins and rings while draining water and fine sand in seconds. The hole size strikes a balance between fast drainage and target retention, eliminating the need to shake the scoop for extended periods per recovery. Very small items like earring backs or thin chain fragments may pass through depending on their orientation, but standard jewelry and coin-sized targets stay in the basket. Beach hunters targeting larger items like relics or modern drops will find the drainage speed reduces recovery time significantly compared to scoops with smaller perforations, allowing you to process more targets during each hunt.
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RTG Blade Aluminum Sand Scoop for Beach Metal Detecting
The RTG Blade is a 48.5-inch aluminum sand scoop built for beach detectorists working wet sand, shell-packed zones, and the surf line. The 7.5-inch V-shaped bucket with 9/16-inch punched holes sifts sand quickly while the 13-degree angled backplate provides a stable foothold for pushing the scoop in...
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