Auger question

[Diesel D]

I am looking into getting a new auger this year and I am having trouble figuring out which one to get. I am really leaning towards Strike Master but I don't know the difference between their models. I want a 10" but they have a couple different blade options. Which one if the best?

Help

Thanks,

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[CrappieAttitude]

Go with the Strike master Lazer Mag Express. I have an 8" with the two blades and the chisel point. Cuts like a dream.

I know some guys are really liking the Strike Lite 4 strokes, but I am not ready to upgrade yet.

[Fish&Fowl]

I love my lazer mag express. Cuts like a dream as long as the blades are sharp. I'm pretty sure I hit a rock that somebody threw on the ice when I was checking it not too far from the landing. All the sudden it was cutting terribly, and this was not the case the day before. Only one "tooth" on each blade was chewed up and this made it cut BAD. Got a new set of blades and it just about pulled me down the hole They are very hard blades and aren't easy to dull, but if they do they're tough to sharpen back to original. Also they're fairly light-weight augers, which is a big plus. If you get a chance to use one and compare it to other augers, I would recommend doing that as well.

[HarryG]

I would consider a 8" Lazer Mag, unless you spend most of your time in a hard sided house. Then the 10" chipper blade would be a better choice. Just make a list of everything you want your auger to do and then decide.

Good Luck!

[anyfishwilldo]

One more vote for the SM lazer in the 8". The 10" are quite heavy, and I just move around too much.

[MASON38]

the Mag Expresses have it lol. If you do get the 10 inch aguer, the nice thing about it is that you can always order the 8 or even a 7" lower (auger) unit next season direct from the company. That way you can have two augers for the price of one and half! Would get the 8" myself, the 7" tends to be a little hard to find the replacement blades.

[BucketButt]

My buddy and I both have the 10" Jiffy and have no problems with them.

Unfortunatly the only time we ever need them is when we take trips up to Waubay.

He bought a Strikelite last winter and will be selling his Jiffy this winter.

[anyfishaldo]

I bought an Eskimo Mako last winter and learned yet again Friday not to be cheap. Thank goodness Cabelas is awesome with return policy. I got the Lazer Mag Express Sunday. Right now they have a deal if you sign up for the Cabelas Credit Card you get $75 + $15 back at register on anything over $350 purchase. I upgraded for thirty bucks. Going out Sunday if we can get any breaks in weather this week!

[HarryG]

What was wrong with the Eskimo?

[Bob_D]

If I were in the market for a Strikemaster, I'd buy the Laser Mag Express. IMO.....it's the best auger in their lineup and has been on the market for several years.

[CNY Tim]

Another vote for the Strikemaster Lazer Mag III Plus going on 10 years with mine. Well worth the $150 I paid for a demo unit. It came with a whopping 10" chipper and immediately I picked up the 6" lazer auger/heads.

[anyfishaldo]

The throttle cable, throttle assembly and idel were all amiss. Only 10 months old with a summer inbetween. used 6-8 times and didn't want another. Buddy has the Strikemaster Brother swears by the Baricuda. I went strikemaster lazer express.