Strikemaster Differences

[BuschPilot]

I am trying to decide between the Strikemaster Mag 2000 and the Lazer Mag Express augers. Can anyone tell me the differences between the 2. Is there any difference other than the auger blade iteslf? Which would you go with. Want to purchase today.

Thanks for the help.....

[Ralph Wiggum]

Same motor, different blades. The Mag 2000 is a chipper blade, the Lazer is a shaver.

The Lazer will be faster, the Mag 2000 is slower, but more durable and better at reopening old holes.

[BuschPilot]

thanks. thats what i was wanting to know.

[bturck]

I have the Lazer Mag 2000 and this year for Xmas my wife and son bought me the new Lazer blade auger. The old chipper worked well, the Lazer blade is unbelievably fast. I just switched the auger shaft and now I have two. I drilled 5 holes in less than 5 minutes through 18" of ice. It really rocks. good luck and hang on. Bill

[waltinader]

The new strike master has a recall on them, I dont know what one you are looking for but the one got for x-mas was $420 and something with a gear pin broke or something that I am not realy sure, but when I brought it bake to cabelas that was the 13th one brought back that day of the same auger and the guy said that they had a recal. But i dont know if its the same one that you are looking for.

[Scott K]

Waltinader which model do you have, that had the recall, I bought my a few weeks before christmas, just wondering if I should bring mine it ?

[BuschPilot]

I am leaning torwards the mag 2000. Not sure what kind it was you had that got recalled. i just got a wheelhouse and am just getting into all this ice fishing. usually my buddies come well equipped when we go so now its my turn..

[BuschPilot]

well, just called the sports store and they have some great deals on augers and houses going on now. i went with the lazer mag express as they were out of the mag 2000 already. should be drilling by the weekend now. thanks for the help...

[Hotspotter]

You'll be happy with it. I went with the Lazer mag myself. Lightweight, cuts fast, durable, and I found blades for it locally after I accidentally drilled into some sandy ice.

Joel

[boatfixer]

 Originally Posted By: Ralph Wiggum

The Lazer will be faster, the Mag 2000 is slower

How much slower?

[Borch]

I've had both and the Lazer is significantly faster. Not twice as fast but close I'd say. I never had any trouble re-opening holes with either of them. But if you're fishing a lake that gets a lot of fine sand or dirt blown on it the chipper is a better option. Other than that the lazer is faster.

[FrontenacPike]

Borch

Which is faster Laser Mag or the Strike Lite. I personally own a Strike Lite and I can't believe how fast she cuts. Just wondering the comparison, before I put money on it.

[Borch]

The Strikelite I used sure seemed faster than the lazer Mags I used. Not a lot faster, but faster and lighter as well. But I really have concerns about the flighting on the Strike Lite as I know several guys who have broken theirs especially in colder weather. Strikemaster has always been good about replacing and at least two ended up switching to the metal flighting. Then there's the price. If I'm paying that much money I'd just get the Nils, (which I did). But that's me and I do know several guys like yourself who really like them especially when drilling in the house without the fumes and they cut fast and are light. I did consider buying the Strikelite but after using one for an outing and using the Nils for an outing my choice was easy for me.

Good Luck!

[Zenit]

Strikemaster puts out a quality product, their customer service is 2nd to none, and they are a Minnesota company employing Minnesotans. Why someone would not buy a Minnesota product that is top notch, and instead buy from a Wisconsin or Vermont company, is beyond me.

[rockman]

I used my new Strike Lite just yesterday.I drilled about 20 holes without any issue,and the air temp had to be hovering just above zero all day.There was a bit of ice build up on the auger bit/cup, but the flighting didn't seem the worse for wear.The Strike Lite is amazing as far as the weight of the auger goes.It drilled holes as fast, if not faster as my older 2hp Lazer.It was nice to not have to see the black oil gunk coming out of the exhuast port.Like Borch said a few guys have told him,that auger cuts fast,and is light.Having Strikemaster 10 minutes from my house, if I would need to go there, doesn't hurt either.

[Fever]

I just picked up a slightly used (1 1/2 year old) Lazer Mag with a 9 inch cut. Very fast and relatively light. Wondering if anyone has had problems with auger getting stuck right at bottom of hole? I was reopening on a few of the holes I drilled but In other new holes for my S.O.S I was popping new ones and still experianced the stuck experiance. ??? anyone?

[Fever]

Ok, Maybe I didn't give enough info... It is a Lazer Mag Express. 9 inch double blade. Wondering why it tends to catch or get stuck right at the bottom of ice before completing a cut. Is this an uncommon occurance? Is it the ice quality and maybe something I shouldn't worry about? I haven't been out since last Sat because of school, kids, and my masters work but I can't help but worry a tad... Any suggestions would be helpfull.

[eyebjim]

I have an electra,

It has lazer blades. It does the sam ething I just ease up on the pressure when I notice it is starting to break thru and it usually goes thru smoothly then. The same thing happens with my jiffy chipper blade. I never worried about it. Maybe I should but it's been that way for 10 years.

[Scott K]

I recommend calling Strike Master, they are very helpfull, and I know they had an issue with some of these, so just call them and they will let you know.

[Kyle Sandberg]

I usually never experience the bogging down issue. I have a 2hp strikemaster w/chipper blade. I just keep going full throttle till I get through. One thing that may help is pulling the auger up and getting the ice off of it. The extra weight in deep ice can be tuff to get through.

If all esle fails, call Strikemaster. They are very friendly adn should get you on your way in no time.

[CSP88]

 Originally Posted By: Fever

Ok, Maybe I didn't give enough info... It is a Lazer Mag Express. 9 inch double blade. Wondering why it tends to catch or get stuck right at the bottom of ice before completing a cut. Is this an uncommon occurance? Is it the ice quality and maybe something I shouldn't worry about? I haven't been out since last Sat because of school, kids, and my masters work but I can't help but worry a tad... Any suggestions would be helpfull.

Check to make sure the screws holding the blades on are tight. If they are, the auger may be out of pitch (too agressive).....for this you will need to take it into StrikeMaster and have them put it on the jig to check.

Chad

[Fever]

Alright, thanks for advice. I'll try easing up on her a touch towards the end of the hole, get some of the ice off, then push through. If this doesn't work, I'll check the screws, and then call strikemaster.