RTG Buccaneer Metal Detector Sand Scoop for Beach Metal Detecting

The RTG Buccaneer sand scoop splits the difference the beach has always forced on you: more reach than a hand scoop, more control than a long pole. Its 14" handle of tough 3/4" conduit meets the bucket at a 20 degree angle, giving your wrist a natural digging position and real leverage in packed wet sand. The business end is a 5" diameter galvanized steel bucket with a heavy duty 1/2" welded wire screen that drains a scoop of beach in a shake while coins and rings stay caught. At 18" overall and just 1.5 lbs, it is light on the belt and strong in the cut, and it is proudly made in the USA with a 3 year limited warranty.

The Angle Is the Advantage

Straight handled scoops make you choose between stooping low or stabbing awkwardly at the sand. The Buccaneer's angled handle changes the geometry: with your hand 14 inches up the conduit and the bucket tilted 20 degrees away, the scoop enters the sand at a working angle while your wrist stays neutral and your knuckles stay out of the shell bed. That leverage matters most in wet sand near the waterline, where a full bucket fights back and lighter hand scoops make your forearm pay for every recovery. Galvanized steel takes the salt spray, the welded wire screen will not pop open on impact like punched or riveted baskets can, and the rubber hand grip keeps everything secure when the handle is soaked. Wet slope or dry towel line, the Buccaneer digs faster and costs your body less, which by the end of a low tide window is the difference between quitting early and clearing the whole stretch.

What's Included

• RTG Buccaneer angled sand scoop with 5" galvanized steel bucket, 1/2" welded wire screen, and rubber hand grip

Buccaneer Features

• 14" handle made from 3/4" conduit, set at a 20 degree angle for leverage and a natural digging position
• 5" diameter galvanized steel bucket built for wet and dry sand
• Heavy duty 1/2" welded wire screen sifts fast and holds up to hard use
• Rubber hand grip stays comfortable and secure with wet, sandy hands
• 18" overall length and only 1.5 lbs, easy to carry all day
• Extra reach saves your back and knees compared to a short hand scoop
• Made in the USA by Reilly's Treasured Gold with a 3 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects

Buccaneer at a Glance

• Bucket: 5" diameter, galvanized steel
• Screen: heavy duty 1/2" welded wire
• Handle: 14" x 3/4" conduit at a 20 degree angle, rubber grip
• Overall length: 18"
• Weight: 1.5 lbs
• Best for: wet and dry sand beach hunting with extra reach and leverage
• Origin: made in the USA, 3 year limited warranty

Complete Your Beach Kit

Recoveries go faster when a pinpointer marks the spot before the bucket bites: pair the Buccaneer with a probe from our pinpointer lineup, and keep your treasure sorted with a pouch from our bags, pouches, and covers collection.

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting has stocked Reilly's Treasured Gold gear for years, and we carry the whole family: compare every model in our Reilly's Treasured Gold (RTG) collection, browse all scoops and diving tools across brands, or find a salt ready machine in our metal detectors lineup.

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