RTG 28-Inch Long Handle Stainless Steel Beach Sand Scoop for Dry Sand Detecting

The RTG 28-inch stainless steel sand scoop is a fixed-handle dry-sand recovery tool built with 16-gauge 304 non-magnetic stainless steel and a 3/4-inch stainless steel handle with a rubber grip. Beach detectorists working dry sand above the tide line gain a 5-inch diameter basket and a 33-inch overall length that reduces bending fatigue on long hunts. The scoop weighs under four pounds, balancing durability with swing comfort across multi-hour sessions. RTG manufactures this scoop in the USA and backs it with a 90-day limited warranty against manufacturing defects.

What's Included with the RTG 28-Inch Sand Scoop

• RTG 28-inch stainless steel sand scoop with fixed handle and rubber grip

Why Dry-Sand Beach Detectorists Reach for the RTG 28-Inch Scoop

• Fixed 28-inch handle eliminates the joint-flex common in adjustable scoops, delivering rigid sifting control when you're working compacted dry sand or digging deep targets beyond the waterline.
• 304 non-magnetic stainless steel construction prevents interference with your detector's coil when the scoop is nearby during recovery, a real advantage when you're pinpointing shallow coins or jewelry in tight spaces.
• 5-inch diameter basket strikes the balance between capacity and weight, large enough to clear a plug in two or three scoops, light enough to swing repeatedly without shoulder strain across a full beach session.
• Rubber hand grip on the 3/4-inch stainless steel handle reduces palm fatigue and improves control in hot sun or when your hands are sandy, a practical edge during long hunts.
• Under four pounds total weight keeps this scoop maneuverable for detectorists who walk miles of beach per outing, and the USA manufacturing from Reilly's Treasured Gold (RTG) ensures consistent weld quality and material standards.

16-Gauge Stainless Steel Construction for Repeated Dry-Sand Use

The 16-gauge 304 stainless steel basket resists corrosion from salt spray and sand abrasion across hundreds of hunts, a durability edge over thinner-gauge scoops that dent or warp after a season of hard use. The fixed 28-inch handle is welded directly to the basket with no adjustable joints, eliminating the wobble and eventual loosening that plague multi-position designs. RTG uses 3/4-inch diameter stainless steel for the handle shaft, providing enough rigidity to punch through compacted dry sand without flexing, and the rubber grip stays secure even when your hands are wet from ocean spray drifting inland. The scoop is designed exclusively for dry sand, optimized for above-waterline recovery, not shallow water or surf hunting where wave pressure and sand suspension require different basket engineering.

How It Compares to Other RTG Sand Scoops

RTG manufactures three dry-sand and shallow-water scoops with different handle materials and basket sizes. The table below contrasts this stainless steel model against RTG's aluminum alternatives.

Specifications

• Basket Diameter: 5in (12.7cm)
• Handle Length: 28in (71cm)
• Overall Length: 33in (84cm)
• Handle Material: 3/4in stainless steel with rubber grip
• Basket Material: 16-gauge 304 non-magnetic stainless steel
• Weight: Under 4 lbs (1.8kg)
• Use Case: Dry sand (not designed for shallow water)
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Warranty: 90-day limited warranty against manufacturing defects

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized RTG dealer, shipping this scoop with the manufacturer's 90-day limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Our team uses sand scoops for metal detecting on dry-sand beach hunts and can answer fit and durability questions from real field experience. Every order ships free within the continental United States, and we back each purchase with a 30-day return window and price-match guarantee if you find a lower advertised price on the same scoop from another authorized RTG dealer.