Eskimo Pistol Bit Question

[bwackwabbit]

In my neverending quest to become as mobile as possible and support the "run and gun" style of fishing I enjoy. I am considering adding one of these units to my arsenal.

For those of you that own one of these units I would like some specific feedback. Particularly on the 8" model.

1. Overall impression with performance late season on thick ice.

2. I normally fish a double 10" hole to sight fish for whites, trout etc. I realize these are max 8" but can you drill double or triple holes? Any issues? Do they reopen holes ok?

3. Any trick to getting the hole started? I have seen lots of YouTube stuff about them being finicky to get going.

4. What drill are you using? Make/Model?

I appreciate any feedback you can provide.



Cheers,

Scott.

[SamSteele]

I haven’t played with the Eskimo version but I see Strikemaster came out with one and the head to head comparisons between K Drill, Eskimo and SM show SM to be quite a bit faster and lighter.

[bwackwabbit]

I haven’t played with the Eskimo version but I see Strikemaster came out with one and the head to head comparisons between K Drill, Eskimo and SM show SM to be quite a bit faster and lighter.Interesting, happen to have a link?

Cheers,

Scott.

[StringTheory]

I believe he’s referring to this video:
https://youtu.be/dnNUjlFjAp8

[bwackwabbit]

I believe he’s referring to this video:

https://youtu.be/dnNUjlFjAp8Perfect thx to you both.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Twin Valleys]

I believe he’s referring to this video:
https://youtu.be/dnNUjlFjAp8

interesting, no expereince with this kind of set-up curious about how many 8 in holes can be drilled in a day on full battery charge

[calgarygringo]

Check this video on the Strikemaster. Explains the details of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=205&v=NtSUnF9rB7M

[bwackwabbit]

Check this video on the Strikemaster. Explains the details of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=205&v=NtSUnF9rB7MSaw that thx.

Still looking for feedback from those that have used this style. Specifically the ones I asked above.

Thanks for your feedback.

Cheers,

Scott.

[calgarygringo]

I did try out a K Drill a few years ago. I thought it was pretty cool at the time but being fairly new on the market I hesitated to buy one since it was early and there was not many out there yet. I like the lite part for hauling out on my sled. The float on a K Drill is comforting too and the newer style are using discs instead. I have heard stories of guys losing their flytes down the hole. I wasnt convinced totally on cutting speed of K Drill with the chipper blades. Hence I have waited and glad I did. Talked to a few guys that bought a Pistol bit last year and said they worked very well and addressed a few issues and improvements. I see them all working very well but also remember your drill will also have a big affect on how the drills will work and how many holes you will get. It also depends where you fish and thickness of the ice. Us south guys seldom get more than 2 feet of ice 3 on a cold year and guys up north or Lake Wpg as example can get 4 ft or more where gas still makes more sense. Just my opinion from what I have tried and others have passed on.


Saw that thx.

Still looking for feedback from those that have used this style. Specifically the ones I asked above.

Thanks for your feedback.

Cheers,

Scott.

[SamSteele]

If you are wanting to reopen holes I think the K Drill blade style would work better than either the Eskimo or Strikemaster style. There are quite a few videos on how many holes you can get with the different bits and drills.

I bought the Lithium 40V Strikemaster last year which has the same blades as the new SM bit. It cuts fast and easy and I’ve drilled connected holes with it without an issue. I haven’t reopened holes with it though.

I believe SNS2 has an Eskimo Pistol Bit.

[bwackwabbit]

If you are wanting to reopen holes I think the K Drill blade style would work better than either the Eskimo or Strikemaster style. There are quite a few videos on how many holes you can get with the different bits and drills.

I bought the Lithium 40V Strikemaster last year which has the same blades as the new SM bit. It cuts fast and easy and I’ve drilled connected holes with it without an issue. I haven’t reopened holes with it though.

I believe SNS2 has an Eskimo Pistol Bit.That's more in line with what I need to know thanks!

The connected holes portion is the most important to me (less so reopening holes).

Price wise the SM looks like a good option and would allow for a bigger spend on the drill which is the most important element here I'm thinking.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Stubb]

I use a 18v Milwaukee and have 2 5 amp batteries and never run out of power. You need the brushless version of drill, makes a big difference.

[bwackwabbit]

I use a 18v Milwaukee and have 2 5 amp batteries and never run out of power. You need the brushless version of drill, makes a big difference.Do I need the "Fuel" in your opinion or is an M18 style drill enough? I know that brushless and min torque specs above 725 are the minimums.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Stubb]

Mine is the fuel and it definitely pushes it to its limit. Through less than 12” you could probably get by with a weaker drill but past a foot you need a lot of tourque. I also have an ion and I much prefer the pistol bit.

[bwackwabbit]

Thanks for the feedback!

Cheers,

Scott.

[SamSteele]

One thing I remember hearing about the pistol bit is that it doesn’t have a centre point so it can “wander” a bit until it gets going. The SM Lite Flite has a centre point to help prevent that.

[bwackwabbit]

I saw that, which should mean connected holes become easier.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Jjolg123]

If your redrilling holes or doing double holes kdrill blades would probably be better option than the shavers on the pistol

[bwackwabbit]

I'm really leaning towards the SM Lite-Flight of the 3.



Cheers,

Scott.

[Jjolg123]

Im thinking the strikemaster myself, i like the centre pivot. seems like a mix between the kd and eskimo and its cheaper so thats a bonus. Guess ill watch for black friday/cyber monday sale

[Twin Valleys]

yep, I also appreciate the feedback on this snowy day, my old Jiffy has been great for many years but our winter trips to the big lakes in northern manitoba really require the run and gun attitude and this thread has got me thinking - now how to slip another fishing purchase past the better half -

[bwackwabbit]

Ok narrowed down my choice to the SM Lite-Flite and a Milwaukee Fuel M18 Brushless Hammer Drill.

Where is the cheapest place to acquire the tool and a few spare batteries 5ah or better?

Cheers,

Scott.

[bwackwabbit]

Actually I think I may have found a better deal than the Milwaukee.

$199 https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-brushless-1-2-inch-hammer-drill-kit-with-octane-battery-charger-and-contractor-bag/1001221496

And two extra batteries 3ah only run $98

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-bluetooth-3-0-ah-battery-2-pack-/1001214561

Guess I'll be watching for sales upcoming!

Thanks for all the input fellas!

Cheers,

Scott.

[Dweb]

Watch KMS tools monthly deals , those Milwaukee drill combo and battery sets go on sale quite often.

Black Friday is also coming up and that's always a good time for tool sales.

I run a Dewalt 20v brushless and with 3 - 4 aH batteries I can drill holes with my 6" nils auger all day long

[FishHunterPro]

Actually I think I may have found a better deal than the Milwaukee.

$199 https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-brushless-1-2-inch-hammer-drill-kit-with-octane-battery-charger-and-contractor-bag/1001221496

And two extra batteries 3ah only run $98

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-bluetooth-3-0-ah-battery-2-pack-/1001214561

Guess I'll be watching for sales upcoming!

Thanks for all the input fellas!

Cheers,

Scott.

This looks like a great drill it should work just fine, I use the M18 fuel and 5amp batteries with the pistol bit and it works great. The strike master flight wasn’t an option when I purchased the pistol bit but it looks like a great option. I have used my setup to much but me and some friends went out at the end of last season and it really performed awesome. It was about a -5 degree day and I punch 15 holes and it took every inch of the auger to cut through the ice. My battery said it was half full when I got back home. You wouldn’t be able to cut two holes together with this setup. I’ve been thinking of tacking a center point on the tip of my Allen key bolt but I’ve never had trouble with the auger moving around .

[SamSteele]

When I look at the cordless drill/auger setups I always wonder about the torque on your wrists if the auger binds up or jams? We have all had that “hang-up” when the auger is about to punch through the last inch. A bigger powerhead is heavier but probably easier to control in that situation.

[calgarygringo]

You beat me to it. For some fun go over to Ice Shanty forums and YouTube as well as there are lots of guys all over North America using the Rigid drills with a lot of success. They go on good promotions quite often from what I have read and are lifetime full replacement warranty and 3 year on battery as well.


Actually I think I may have found a better deal than the Milwaukee.

$199 https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-brushless-1-2-inch-hammer-drill-kit-with-octane-battery-charger-and-contractor-bag/1001221496

And two extra batteries 3ah only run $98

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-octane-bluetooth-3-0-ah-battery-2-pack-/1001214561

Guess I'll be watching for sales upcoming!

Thanks for all the input fellas!

Cheers,

Scott.

[Dweb]

When I look at the cordless drill/auger setups I always wonder about the torque on your wrists if the auger binds up or jams? We have all had that “hang-up” when the auger is about to punch through the last inch. A bigger powerhead is heavier but probably easier to control in that situation.


Have to feather the last few inches nice n easy b’y

[bwackwabbit]

Pulled the trigger on the Strikemaster Lite-Flite 8" model today from BPS. Looks like the best option for the style of fishing I enjoy.

Also decided on the drill to pair it with. I was originally looking at the Rigid Octane kit from Home Depot but it only came w/a 3AH battery which meant I needed to buy a second higher capacity one. All in it was going to run $350.

I did some further research and ended up pulling the trigger on the Makita XPH07MB 18V LXT Li/Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer DriverDrill Kit w/2 4Ah batteries. Very close to the Rigid at 1,091/lbs torque and has a better/faster charger.

All in I'm at $550 which just happens to be what I sold my Eskimo HC-40 Propane unit to Zip-in-Z for.

So win-win-win for me and by that I mean I'm happy, Zip's happy and my wife can't complain about me spending more dough on fishing gear!...lol.

Now hurry up and freeze already!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/e5ad61701a260d7f163776c8e6b2cd1b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/249cb28042382f13f4339b48adb89edf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/bd6cb982d80b1743ccff34f613d5e7b7.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.

[Dweb]

It's going to be a deadly set up.

Congrats man!

[bwackwabbit]

It's going to be a deadly set up.



Congrats man!Cheers.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

Looks like I now have a Jiffy Model 30, Eskimo HC-40 Propane & a new Makita Cordless Hammer Drill with Strikemaster Lite-Flite to start the hard water season with, pleased it comes with 2 batteries in case 1 goes down the hole.

Nicely done, Scott.

D.




Pulled the trigger on the Strikemaster Lite-Flite 8" model today from BPS. Looks like the best option for the style of fishing I enjoy.

Also decided on the drill to pair it with. I was originally looking at the Rigid Octane kit from Home Depot but it only came w/a 3AH battery which meant I needed to buy a second higher capacity one. All in it was going to run $350.

I did some further research and ended up pulling the trigger on the Makita XPH07MB 18V LXT Li/Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer DriverDrill Kit w/2 4Ah batteries. Very close to the Rigid at 1,091/lbs torque and has a better/faster charger.

All in I'm at $550 which just happens to be what I sold my Eskimo HC-40 Propane unit to Zip-in-Z.

So win-win-win for me and by that I mean I'm happy, Zip's happy and my wife can't complain about me spending more dough on fishing gear!...lol.

Now hurry up and freeze already!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/e5ad61701a260d7f163776c8e6b2cd1b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/249cb28042382f13f4339b48adb89edf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191023/bd6cb982d80b1743ccff34f613d5e7b7.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.

[bwackwabbit]

Part 1 arrived today.

Looks very well built and I really like the blade/point design. Should make for quick clean holes and I can see how this will allow for connected holes easily where the pistol bit would not.

Drill is expected to arrive by Nov. 9th so I'll update then!

C'mon Ice Ice Baby!!!

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As for the ice, It has begun!...

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Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

Scott ..... from the pic's it looks like it's well constructed with 2 decent auger blades, it's good the unit has that oversized HD Disc secured to the auger otherwise I could see the auger coming off the drill & easily going down the hole. They also have a decent drill point which should be easy to pilot 2 x 8" holes side-x-side. If not provided, you need to invest in a good file & honing tool/stone to keep those blades razor sharp.

Can hardly wait to do a head-to-head test to see how it performs in comparison to either my Gas or new Propane auger.

What do you think the combined drill/auger weighs ?


EDIT: You should change the Tread Title.

Cheers

D.




Part 1 arrived today.

Looks very well built and I really like the blade/point design. Should make for quick clean holes and I can see how this will allow for connected holes easily where the pistol bit would not.

Drill is expected to arrive by Nov. 9th so I'll update then!

C'mon Ice Ice Baby!!!

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Cheers,

Scott.

[bwackwabbit]

Agreed, I've watched a few YouTube videos on the sharpening process on the big strikemasters. Seems easy enough. Overall pretty happy with it.

Flite weighs in at 5.3lbs and the net weight on the drill with battery is 5.9lbs so just about 11lbs all in.

Everything I've seen online suggests these things will blow away traditional augers in all but the thick stuff. So we shall see.

Excited to get back on the ice runnin' and gunnin' !

Cheers,

Scott.

[FishHunterPro]

I just noticed that the eskimo pistol bit have a center point now, hoping it’s something that I can just buy and add on to mine before I make my own for it. That strikemaster flight should work awesome. The pistol bit and my Milwaukee fuel really chews through the ice.

[Jawjacker]

I just noticed that the eskimo pistol bit have a center point now, hoping it’s something that I can just buy and add on to mine before I make my own for it. That strikemaster flight should work awesome. The pistol bit and my Milwaukee fuel really chews through the ice.

If you follow some of the ice fishing forums in the USA . You will find a ton of people are complaining about the center point . Eskimo refuses to help. There is no center point available for last years model. People are selling the first year model to get the new style with center point. Many guys in the states are banning together to form a class action suit against Ardassam(Eskimo) . The original pistol bit is dangerous when first starting a hole ,if drill too fast the thing walks all over the ice and can cause injury (according to what I've read).
Please note I do not own a pistol bit. I'm just sharing what I've read

[FishHunterPro]

If you follow some of the ice fishing forums in the USA . You will find a ton of people are complaining about the center point . Eskimo refuses to help. There is no center point available for last years model. People are selling the first year model to get the new style with center point. Many guys in the states are banning together to form a class action suit against Ardassam(Eskimo) . The original pistol bit is dangerous when first starting a hole ,if drill too fast the thing walks all over the ice and can cause injury (according to what I've read).
Please note I do not own a pistol bit. I'm just sharing what I've read

Right on it’s such an easy fix, there’s a Allen-key bolt on the bottom of the pistol bit. All a guy needs to do is tack a point on the end of it and tighten it back on. I suspect if there is that much outrage about it eskimo will make the fix. It would be fine even if they made it and sold it for the couple bucks it’s worth.

[FishHunterPro]

The center point that’s on the strike master could probably screw right in the bottom of a pistol bit.

[OL_JR]

Just a quick heads up for anyone running strikemasters that its a good idea to pick up a spare set of blades early in the season as they can be hard to come by later on if you need a set quick. Maybe this is changing as they gain popularity but in the past ive had to order from the states which can be a bit of a wait.

[sns2]

You buggers got me wanting one of those setups!

[skawtty]

Got mine too this week. I had a rapala bit with the Milwaukee fuel 18v last year and I cracked my wrist nearing the bottom of the hole. I bought and put the clam plate on and works perfect, will never go without one with the drill and sm lite flite now. Will post a photo when I bring it all home next week. At the end of last year I was going through 3-4 ft of ice faster than my father Inlaws ion. Can't believe how good these setups are. Can't wait to see how it opens old holes and doing a side by side hole setup.

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[bwackwabbit]

The rest of my gear arrived today, can't believe the torque on the Makita!

Super light setup!

Now I just need Ice!!...lol.

Also picked up a sharpener to keep the blades ready at all times.

Cheers,

Scott.
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[skawtty]

Looks good Scottie!

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[bwackwabbit]

Looks good Scottie!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkExcited to see your setup as well.

I see a drill off w/both of our setups and Zip-inZ's new Eskimo propane in the near future...lol.

See you on the ice mate!

Cheers,

Scott.

[skawtty]

Excited to see your setup as well.

I see a drill off w/both of our setups and Zip-inZ's new Eskimo propane in the near future...lol.

See you on the ice mate!

Cheers,

Scott.Challenge accepted [emoji481]. Poor zip he will gain alittle more muscle though with that bohemoth Auger. Maybe it will help his distance with his golf drives[emoji12].

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[Zip-in-Z]

No need for a challenge or competition, I'll leave both my Jiffy & Eskimo at home & you guys can drill my holes for me .... it's called seniority!

Edit: Looking forward to seeing what this drill set up can do and how it performs.

D.




Excited to see your setup as well.

I see a drill off w/both of our setups and Zip-inZ's new Eskimo propane in the near future...lol.

See you on the ice mate!

Cheers,

Scott.




Challenge accepted [emoji481]. Poor zip he will gain alittle more muscle though with that bohemoth Auger. Maybe it will help his distance with his golf drives[emoji12].

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[skawtty]

Here it is with clam plate. Had to get a collar to fit clam plate to put bit in as it was loose. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/33a360ae9132d1ed10bfdef4d0bcfbec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/db77a7ca43139cea3d70f9b317eed318.jpg

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[skawtty]

Here it is with clam plate. Had to get a collar to fit clam plate to put bit in as it was loose. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/33a360ae9132d1ed10bfdef4d0bcfbec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/db77a7ca43139cea3d70f9b317eed318.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkThe fix I did to put clam plate on was I used an ion 24" ext as it was cheaper than 12" extension and I had one. I drilled a couple holes 8" apart incase I need to raise level up when the ice gets thicker. This fits the clam plate perfect, 0.5 lbs heavier lol. 17 mm collar and a 22 mm shaft. I buffed the paint off so it would slide all the way into the lite flite. Perfect fit and fix and saved 30-40 bucks for an adapter if there was one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/af204400a58b8194e13bcf1b971f2826.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/f511227e9a8ad3ba71a9c1ae94c2d273.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191111/08c28095b4ca3e0af9b132928f5c35db.jpg

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[Zip-in-Z]

Skawtty ... you definately have skill.

Nicely done.

D.

[bwackwabbit]

Well first test drive of the season for this setup.

I could not be happier with the result!!


Over 50 holes drilled (most doubles) and all on 1 4ah battery. The centering point is a game changer for these setups. Makita kicks ass!


https://youtu.be/I0T4DPadBcQ


Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

Well first test drive of the season for this setup.

I could not be happier with the result!!


Over 50 holes drilled (most doubles) and all on 1 4ah battery. The centering point is a game changer for these setups. Makita kicks ass!


https://youtu.be/I0T4DPadBcQ


Cheers,

Scott.


Was totally impressed with this unit, was originally thinking 8" holes side-x-side would never compared to my 10" Jiffy ... was wrong, this unit cuts even faster than my 10" auger and perfect double/triple holes, too. The guys not far from us were also watching & couldn't believe what they were seeing. One other point, the unit doesn't make that much noise & while Scott was cutting a new hole, I had a trout under me that wasn't spooked.

Was also amazed with the number of holes we drilled, the unit didn't slow down when the battery was down like the Ion does, it goes full out and then stops when it's done, then it's time to swap out a battery.

The true test will be in mid-March when the ice is 30" plus, hoping it performs.

D.

[skawtty]

Wow looking forward to it now. Thanks for posting video to confirm the purchase is going to be awesome. See you guys in a few weeks!

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[FishHunterPro]

Can anyone tell me the exact diameter from their strikemaster lite flight plate that stops it from falling down the hole?

[Half Pickereled]

Yup, 8.5”. With the centre pin being half an inch plus 4 plus 4. Can’t wait to try it out.
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[FishHunterPro]

Yup, 8.5”. With the centre pin being half an inch plus 4 plus 4. Can’t wait to try it out.
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Thank you

[calgarygringo]

Just a note I saw on another forum on the Strikemaster product. If you find you have a bit of wobble when drilling they have found they had a flaw in their sizing where it goes into the drill chuck for some drill models. They are sending people out freebies to customers right now. They are going to be changing to that design in future models. You may want to check while they are giving them away. And to add from what I saw it does not apply to all drills just certain models so it may or may not apply to you.

[bwackwabbit]

Just a note I saw on another forum on the Strikemaster product. If you find you have a bit of wobble when drilling they have found they had a flaw in their sizing where it goes into the drill chuck for some drill models. They are sending people out freebies to customers right now. They are going to be changing to that design in future models. You may want to check while they are giving them away. And to add from what I saw it does not apply to all drills just certain models so it may or may not apply to you.I don't see anything about it on their website, but I have had this issue if I don't tighten regularly. Any chance you have a link to the forum discussion?

Cheers,

Scott.

[calgarygringo]

Ice shanty - ANV post. There are some pics there too.



Hello everyone!

I just received my new adapter from StrikeMaster and they did listen to us. It is still the StrikerMaster Adapter NDA-3 but they grind off the top/collar off the adapter.

They also included a new screw for the adapter to auger.


https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=373454.0






I don't see anything about it on their website, but I have had this issue if I don't tighten regularly. Any chance you have a link to the forum discussion?

Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

A fellow on Ice Shanty Forum posted this, he said it stopped the wobble.

"The adapter has a ring around the top that’s a little bigger than the hex. If you tighten on it the chuck will come loose. Make sure it is into the drill chuck as far as possible. You can also grind that ring off."

His pic's, not mine.

Edit: Looks like CalgaryG pushed the button first.

D.


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[calgarygringo]

Amazing that all the testing they did that it never came out until it went live. Many had it for testing last ice season and you would think it would have been fixed. I see it mentioned on some guys YouTube videos as well so it must be fairly common.

[bwackwabbit]

Ice shanty - ANV post. There are some pics there too.



Hello everyone!

I just received my new adapter from StrikeMaster and they did listen to us. It is still the StrikerMaster Adapter NDA-3 but they grind off the top/collar off the adapter.

They also included a new screw for the adapter to auger.


https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=373454.0Perfect thx!

Cheers,

Scott.

[FishHunterPro]

Any idea what drill and model number the adapter doesn’t work for? Mine has the rounded top that I just got from Cabela’s . I’d rather fix it now before I take it to the lake and have troubles. Or get them to send me a new one.