Can the NEW StrikeMaster 24V Auger REALLY Drill 50 Holes on 1 CHARGE?

[@blackandredsword2698]

I would assume that doing that many holes back to back was the problem. As the battery warms up from use it gets less efficient and wears down quicker. You should track it over several outings with regular use and see what it adds up to

[@martysmith8191]

that was a REAL test , thank you, as weekend ice fisherman in New Mexico, YES I said NM, we do have ice in northern nm and southern Colorado. good fishing to. but I been looking at this particular auger for a while. end of season, found a clearance on these and purchased one, will use it this December, I don't think I ever drilled that many holes in the ice, and don't plan on it. your video gives a real look, again, thank you!!!!!!

[@jwithers5000]

I love mine. Bought it back in November and it's done everything I have asked it to do. I haven't tried to see if it would drill 50 holes but it doesn't matter to me. Pretty rare I would drill that many holes in a day anymore. Love how light it is and just like you said... it rips! Best ice fishing purchase since my vexilar in 2007.

[@BryanProkuski]

Awesome! Ya I would never drill this many holes on a normal outing either so the 24V works awesome for me. Cant beat the weight and not smelling like gas. She rips for sure! Happy with me purchase for sure.

[@erikseymour6038]

Like anything that is rated for X, it’s done in a controlled environment under the best possible conditions. I’ll be honest, I’m surprised it did 30 holes. I’m very impressed!

[@Gearsofchocolate]

I will be purchasing one of these units next season. I was going to go with an Eskimo pistol bit, but with the bit and buying the proper drill, I will actually be spending more than just buying one of these strikmasters. Just makes more sense and it looks like it will drill way more holes than I’ll ever need.

[@eddiemiles1920]

I think it depends on the outside temp. They probably did it on a warm day, probably not even below 0c when they did the 50 holes

[@djomegaminus]

Thanks for that, I need to know what to look for when everyone starts selling their ice fishing gear because they didnt like it as much as they thought they would. ;)

[@BryanProkuski]

lol... Right! And this unit would be one for sure to scoop up.

[@ShiftyOutdoorsUtah]

This was an awesome and honest review. Thanks.

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks! Auger is still working strong. Really like it

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

next year i think i will sell my old gas auger and buy one of these. I don't mind the smaller voltage as i generally never drill that many holes. Could always buy a second battery if need be. Thanks for the demo.

[@BryanProkuski]

You are welcome. It is a very nice unit. I was happy to switch from my gas auger to this. Worked great all year. Like you said always could by extra battery but for how I fish one battery was plenty.

[@miztrusa]

Yeah thanks for the video, after the outing I had this morning where my buddy's Jiffy pro4 propane hose leak and my Mako 43CC had internal gas tank hose jus desinagrate we are both done with gas augers n both of ours are less than 5 years old!! I am considering this one after seeing ur video and I agree with another comment in here about drilling all those holes puts strain on the battery. I think if you woulda drilled like 6,7 then wait like you decided to move a few times it would do it. I wouldn't drill 50 holes ever in 1 sitting so it wouldn't be an issue plus being just a 24V battery I would suspect that they aren't all that expensive so I'll be picking this one up as soon as my Eskimo is sold. 😊

[@BryanProkuski]

I agree with you. The constant hole drilling was a stress test for sure. Slower approach would of lasted longer and more holes. Either way like I said , way more holes then ever need at once. Went all season this year with no issue. Great auger and love how light it is. Electric is where its at!

[@rltkktlr]

Great to see that Bryan nice work! I wonder if drilling many in a short time is shortens the battery, plus the cold temps. Sure they have some perfect conditions to come up with their 800” of ice. Also is that 800” they advertise for the 8” auger? Would not effect me however, too much work drilling that many holes! Thanks for sharing. Take care. Bob

[@candykaneish1]

Wow that’s still a lot of holes I’d say that’s close to the best auger on the market right now!

[@BryanProkuski]

I really like it. Happy went electric this year. Done with gas and more important hand auging!

[@candykaneish1]

@@BryanProkuski same here but instead we got a cordless drill auger and works just great! But it goes through a lot of batteries!

[@keapaishere]

I just got one! Unfortunately even after the battery was full and only 5” Ice it kept cutting out on me , taking it back to get a new one , maybe it’s defective!?

[@everettontheice527]

I dontnhave the 24V but I have the 40. I'll be sure to test it out this weekend and post results!

[@BryanProkuski]

Sweet! Ya let us know. I think that one rates for 100 holes?

[@owengomes9927]

I get between 500 and 700 inches to a full charge with mine and the 700 is days above freezing. They are great little augers but Strikemaster definitely makes unrealistic claims at 50 16” holes I thought it might just be me but seems my numbers are the norm. This is still my favorite auger and I bought a second battery because I do a lot of hole hopping.

[@patrickmcdermott6802]

Awesome video!

[@BryanProkuski]

Thanks Patrick!

[@tonys1641]

What was the temperature that day you drilled the holes? Very cold weather might play into that also.

[@BryanProkuski]

Not sure but it was way too cold and I'm sure it played a role.

[@maxhayesoutdoors9654]

Great video idea

[@BryanProkuski]

Been wanting to do it since I bought the auger. Just had to wait till the ice was thick enough.

[@maxhayesoutdoors9654]

@@BryanProkuski keep it up

[@FREEDOM-bk4rv]

Does this one have the original auger bit or the newer liteflite one that is kinda plastic?

[@BryanProkuski]

It has the new plastic liteflite.

[@FREEDOM-bk4rv]

@@BryanProkuski 👍

[@Marcus_Federico]

Well that’s a dispointnment I get 30 plus holes with my cordless drill that granted it’s a 6 inch auger but that’s only on one 1.5 amp battery this is on 14 inches of ice and with a 4amp I get double

[@jesseortiz2628]

I got about 10 holes on one battery on 6 inches of ice on a brand new drill and battery

[@BryanProkuski]

Ya that doesn't seem right.

[@TheDoughboy6373]

I drilled 120 hole through 4 inches of ice earlier this year. Still had battery left.

[@BryanProkuski]

Nice! Math on that comes out to 480" and I got 570" before it died. About on track with you, as you still had battery life left.

[@JustinTopp]

I got half the rated amount of ice. Returned it right away

[@MitchHeil]

I should test mine. But I'm lazy.

[@BryanProkuski]

lol.. rather be lazy. Drilling them holes back to back, never want to do again. I was tired lol. Did you end up getting the 24v then?

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Im surprised they dont make them with larger batteries. My Ridgid Octane/Eskimo Pistol Bit combo drills triple that at several lbs lighter. Not that we need so much battery, but for me id say 50 holes is marginal. Sometimes we drill that much or more. Wonder what the spare Battery costs, my combo comes in at like $500 lol, electric is not cheap but the weight difference does it!

[@bk0333]

They do, strikemaster has a 40v option.

[@HuyFishin]

more holes then i need to drill.

[@BryanProkuski]

Same here! Only did it to see what the max was. Probably drill 4-8 holes an outing. Unless I chase panfish then I feel like I drilled 100 when really its only like 20 lol.

[@HuyFishin]

@@BryanProkuski agreed. With the auger being so light and not expensive like the 40v and ion r1. Flexible flite ect I think this one works best for me . Great video brother!

[@Heavyss71]

Now try out a 40v ION. They claim over 100 holes on one charge.

[@BryanProkuski]

Crazy, That's a lot of holes! I'd be tired of drilling it if really got 100 lol. Nice looking auger though.

[@curtsattler6703]

Mine is the same. Last time out I didn't even get 30 before it died. Their claim is not even close.

[@TSniper79]

Went out yesterday and drilled 7 holes on 30 inches of ice. The temp was -19. The battery got 1 bar of life left after just those 7 holes. If my calculations are correct. I could've drilled 12 more holes before the battery died. Definitely not close to what SM is claiming.

[@bk0333]

There isn’t a battery on this earth that is going to work in -19 degree weather. Have you noticed how cars don’t start or have issues when it gets this cold😂

[@lookingforthetruth]

12 more holes? Do you mean 5 more(?), which wouldn't make sense. Even 12 total would be inaccurate. In reality, you would've probably been able to get 1.5-2 more holes. In -19° you should be glad that battery worked at all lol

[@CoolWhipp-hy1qu]

They were probably drilling their holes in 8”

[@BryanProkuski]

Right! Either way math should come out the same but when its feet thick like this day it's definitely going wear the battery more for sure. Still more holes then I ever need so I am still happy so far.

[@grantjamrock3812]

And they're all sold out till next year probably....fack

[@BryanProkuski]

Probably. Seems a lot of businesses are offloading there ice fishing gear already. Hard to find a lot of things right now.

[@bigworm6614]

Pushing way to hard on the auger