Best cordless drill to use on a k drill

I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on getting the k drill. But I have a few questions. First, what is the best drill to pair up with the k drill? I've seen mostly Milwaukee 18 volt brushless, but is there anything better? Does it need to be brushless? Second, how many inches of ice should I expect to drill on 1 battery? If there's anything else from someone who owns one that I should know I would appreciate it.

Or if anyone is handy and wants to make an offer on it, let me know. DCD996.

Hockey  guy

Check the motor for brushes. If was used it may be time for tune up!

The brushless ones are newer.

Be careful when you run it that you don't go too crazy on the "throttle" as it's pretty easy to do.  Wound up having to buy a new drill (the Dewalt 999) on Saturday as the 996 I'd bought (used, mind you) apparently burned something up inside.

Do not use it on hammer. Look around the collar of the chuck, it will have numbers which are torque settings for screws, then it will have a drill symbol amd a hammer symbol. You should have it on the drill symbol and "1". That should be the high torque slow speed setting on top the drill.

Cat,

it does have a ‘hammer’,

So is that the setting to use?

I've been using a Milwaukee - 18 for a long time. But get a hammer drill. Tougher gears

Battery op technology progress is amazing 

So I bought a Milwaukee 2804-22.

What is the best setting to use when drilling ice?

Thanks!

Gordon, You're good to go with anything using that drill.

I have a Dewalt DCD996 flexvolt drill. Does this work with any bodies auger? 

Nice find Yetinme.  I'll buy it from ACE and get the extra battery.    Its the same price as HD. 

Just did same thing but if you get that kit at ACE for $299 you can get another 5 amp battery from erebate on Milwaukee website. So then have 3 batteries.

I was thinking about it last night I got 2 Fisherees Im gonna hit in Later Jan and Feb and I have people coming up for it and I don't want to be a clown on the ice not being able to drill 15 holes because I was trying to save $140.   

No question. Get there now. That's like getting the drill for $150, if not less. Batteries for these things are not cheap, and a two pack of the size you can use is a bonus.