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strikemaster mag 2000

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Corey Bechtold Veteran

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I'd check out the cost of a Lazer bit just in case you decide to go that route down the road. The powerhead is very durable but so are all the augers from Strikemaster.

The chipper blade is good for re-opening holes like in a permanent house.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

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Lazers are definately faster than chipper blades. They cut a little easier too. I used to have to push a little more when I had the chipper blade. I really like the Lazer and would definately recommend it seeing how you like to hole hop a lot.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

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Save yourself some dough and go with the 2000. I've had one about 5 or 6 years now and it has been a work horse. I have to agree that there is increased performance from the chipper to the lazer, but I really don't think the increase in cost is justified. Plus I think the blades cost more.

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I too have a Mag III with both the lazer and chipper augers for it. IMO if you fish in "dirty" waters (lots of suspended sediment and stuff) you should stay with a chipper blade as it will stay sharp longer but if you fish very clear water change over to a Lazer. You will have no problems with the powerhead.

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I you are leaning toward the 2000 because of the cost, you won't go wrong. The chippers cut just fine, they are way more durable than the lazers, easier to sharpen, and a bunch cheaper when it comes to replacing the blades. I'm not knocking the lazers, they are a great bit, but when it comes to economy, the lazer is not it. If you re-open old holes, the chippers are still the best. You can easily mess up the pitch on a lazer drill if it bounces when you are getting started on the old hole. They do open old holes, but you can damage them doing it. The Mag 2000 gives you economy, power, and old school reliability. Sounds like a sales pitch doesn't it? grin.gif

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I too have a Mag III with both the lazer and chipper augers for it. IMO if you fish in "dirty" waters (lots of suspended sediment and stuff) you should stay with a chipper blade as it will stay sharp longer but if you fish very clear water change over to a Lazer. You will have no problems with the powerhead.

This is why I picked up a used Lazer auger. I couldn't justify buying new just to switch back and forth, but I found a deal I couldn't pass up. We need some ice soon so I can quit buying stuff and start using it. grin.gif

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well i picked up a strikemaster 2000 tonight. was on sale for 300 which is a huge savings on every other auger. Plus the 15 percent sales tax adds up here too. I think the auger should work fine we never get more than 16 inches of ice here.

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