Best auger in the $300 range?

[NONYA]

Looking at the eskimo mako 8" on sale at Cabelas,is there anything out there in my price range that has a better reputation than an eskimo?Thanx

[missoulafish]

Not in that range. I have the Z71, They start well and run great. I just don't like all the plastic parts on them that break all the time. Customer service is pretty easy to deal with.

[addicted to ice fishing]

I have a Jiffy, about $340.00 plus tax.  I have had very good luck with it.  For $300.00. Your best bet would be an Eskimo.  Many members on here have mos, and seem to be very happy with them.  My next auger may very well be a mo.

[Chris338378]

I'd get an Eskimo Mako 8 inch with the 43cc engine.  Glenn's has them on sale now for $269.95 to get to their website just click on the link above and go into the ice fishing section then gas augers.

[JayHelfrich]

Strikemaster Mora in 7".

Jay

[fisherman 4 life]

I would just stick with the eskimo brand. For the price i would say they are probably the best and i have the mako and it works great.

[mpike2day]

You can pick up a jiffy sd 60I for 339 at reeds. Well worth the extra 40 bucks. They last forever.

[PerchAssault]

Polar Fire (HT) has a new auger this year...two actually, a 8" 33cc and a 10" 43 cc.  They are right in your price range.

I actually have one that will be given away at the first Perch Assault tournament Dec 15th at Smith Lake.

Seems like a decent unit, comparable to the Eskimo and even the older style Jiffy...

[NONYA]

Thanx for the input guys I will be doing some research over the next cpl weeks.

[jagmt]

The Eskimo augers are hard to beat! And their company has great customer service. I had a small issue a couple of years ago and called the tech support number on their web page, the tech walked me through the problem and talked me through the fix. A couple days later he called me back to make sure that everything was still working well.  I used a good friends jiffy for years and it was and still is a great auger. Brands and preferences aside, the best auger is the one you are drilling holes with. Good luck...

[PROMO]

i've had no issues with my strikemaster going into its third year, just started right up yesterday. and it was cheap

[EngrErik]

I've had my 8" eskimo for 8 years. It purrs like a kitten and gets the drilling done every time. (with proper maintenance and care of course)  Wouldn't ever buy anything else.

[Krakkon]

My Eskimo has had no problems either

[krankbait]

There is a Jiffy 10" on Craigslist for sale in Columbus if anyone is looking.

[diabetik11]

i love my strikemaster magnum its a couple years old never had a issue with it and i got it on sale for $300

[mealworm]

can't go wrong with an eskimo i have 2,1 is 13 years old and still going strong matter of fact have never done anything to it cept change the blades,bought a z71 10'' from glens 2 years ago so far so good.glens seems to have the best price for eskimo augers

[Rebelss]

Fleet farm has the great Eskimo Shark on sale at $269, you cannot beat that.