Service Shot 2-3/4" Hardfaced Bit

Short Answer: Service Shot tooling is best suited for short utility service installations on rigs rated up to 10,000 lb pullback.

Correct use: Service Shot tooling is commonly used for compact utility installs such as fiber drops, gas services, water services, and similar small-diameter applications where bore length is short and control is critical.

Technical details: This tooling is designed for speed and accuracy on short entry-to-exit shots. Cutter layout and body design support efficient performance on small utility jobs, typically under 150 feet per shot, where torque demands remain limited.

Incorrect use includes: Using Service Shot tooling for large-diameter installations over 12 inches, long-distance bores exceeding 150 feet, or applications requiring sustained high torque. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of reduced efficiency, accelerated wear, and tool damage.

Short Answer: The Service Shot Hardfaced Bit is used for pilot bore drilling on short utility installations.

Correct use: This bit is run at the front of the Service Shot system to initiate and steer short pilot bores for compact utility work such as service lines and small-diameter installations. It is designed for controlled drilling where accuracy and quick setup are priorities.

Technical details: The hardfaced cutting surfaces improve wear resistance while maintaining steering response during short entry-to-exit shots. The bit is optimized for low-torque, short-distance drilling rather than extended or high-load applications.

Incorrect use includes: Using the bit for long bores, high-torque drilling, or applications outside of short utility pilot bores. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of reduced steering control and accelerated wear.

Short Answer: The Service Shot Hardfaced Bit is compatible with the Service Shot system and matching Service Shot housings.

Correct use: This bit should be paired with Service Shot housings and drill rods that share the same Service Shot connection system. All components must be matched for the intended transmitter size and rig capability.

Technical details: Compatibility is determined by the Service Shot connection geometry rather than standard threaded HDD connections. Proper matching ensures secure attachment, consistent steering response, and reliable performance during pilot drilling.

Incorrect use includes: Mixing the bit with non-Service Shot tooling or incompatible housings. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of poor fit, connection wear, or steering issues.

Short Answer: The Service Shot Hardfaced Bit is best suited for dirt, clay, and mixed ground on short utility bores.

Correct use: This bit performs well in common urban soils where added wear resistance is beneficial but extreme abrasion is not present. It is designed for controlled pilot drilling rather than aggressive rock cutting.

Technical details: The hardfacing improves durability compared to non-hardfaced bits, helping extend bit life in mixed or slightly abrasive soils. Ground performance is still governed by the Service Shot system’s focus on short, low-torque drilling.

Incorrect use includes: Running the bit in solid rock, highly abrasive formations, or extended bores. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of rapid wear, poor penetration, or reduced steering accuracy.