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 Need A New Smoker...Help!!
#7699122
12/26/19 08:08 PM
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Stompy
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Well for the past 10 years I've been using an electric Mastercraft smoker and it's about done. I need a new smoker and need some opinions. First of all, don't smoke much, about 3 briskets, 8-10 chickens and a couple of prime ribs a year, so don't need anything to big and elaborate. Don't want a wood smoker but maybe a pellet or another electric??
Opinions please..I haven't kept up with new smokers so kinda lost...Thanks
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699130
12/26/19 08:25 PM
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TexFlip
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I can't help. Stick burner por vida.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699132
12/26/19 08:26 PM
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dogcatcher
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I have gotten too old to mess with wood smokers, I will replace the Mastercraft with another Mastercraft. It is just too easy to get good results.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2018/09/full-3152-162968-charge_air_assault.jpg)
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699134
12/26/19 08:29 PM
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ducknbass
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BGE. You'll never have to replace it and you can include it in your will.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: TexFlip]
#7699137
12/26/19 08:30 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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I can't help. Stick burner por vida.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: dogcatcher]
#7699138
12/26/19 08:31 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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I have gotten too old to mess with wood smokers, I will replace the Mastercraft with another Mastercraft. It is just too easy to get good results. yep.
![[Linked Image]](http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-20284-169974-image_preview.jpg) Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: ducknbass]
#7699176
12/26/19 09:23 PM
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Bandit 200 XP
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BGE. You'll never have to replace it and you can include it in your will.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699177
12/26/19 09:24 PM
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LFD2037
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I’ve been really happy with my Pit Boss pellet smoker. It’s about $500 and would fill your needs.
R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699183
12/26/19 09:31 PM
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Stompy
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Need one that's easy to clean. The Mastercraft is a pain to clean.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699208
12/26/19 09:58 PM
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TPACK
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699213
12/26/19 10:08 PM
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bill oxner
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Only one I've ever had over my right shoulder. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2019/12/full-16668-212633-image.jpg)
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3669-105539-full_16668_105507_image.jpg)
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699214
12/26/19 10:08 PM
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bigbob_ftw
Big Sprocket Bob
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Need one that's easy to clean. The Mastercraft is a pain to clean. Clean? 
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
#7699220
12/26/19 10:13 PM
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dogcatcher
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Need one that's easy to clean. The Mastercraft is a pain to clean. Clean?
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
#7699259
12/26/19 10:52 PM
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CharlieCTx
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Need one that's easy to clean. The Mastercraft is a pain to clean. Clean? I agree, I thought all of that stuff on the inside added to the taste? Love my electric Masterbuilt. Charlie
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699299
12/26/19 11:40 PM
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Ruger1980
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Check out the new Weber pellet smoker! It looks cool and gets good reviews
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: TPACK]
#7699304
12/26/19 11:44 PM
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LFD2037
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on. These are nice but $1,500 to use a few times a year may not fit into his budget (which I have no idea what that is).
R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699305
12/26/19 11:45 PM
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Roll-Tide
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Get another electric Never clean it.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: CharlieCTx]
#7699380
12/27/19 01:14 AM
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bigbob_ftw
Big Sprocket Bob
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Need one that's easy to clean. The Mastercraft is a pain to clean. Clean? I agree, I thought all of that stuff on the inside added to the taste? Love my electric Masterbuilt. Charlie Right!
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: ducknbass]
#7699518
12/27/19 05:28 AM
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BarneyWho
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BGE. You'll never have to replace it and you can include it in your will. Agree
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: LFD2037]
#7699588
12/27/19 01:39 PM
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Derek
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on. These are nice but $1,500 to use a few times a year may not fit into his budget (which I have no idea what that is). The Rec Tec 340 is $600.00 and would be perfect for what he's doing. I have the 590 and love it. No tax and free shipping too. Which is nice.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Derek]
#7699594
12/27/19 01:53 PM
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LFD2037
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on. These are nice but $1,500 to use a few times a year may not fit into his budget (which I have no idea what that is). The Rec Tec 340 is $600.00 and would be perfect for what he's doing. I have the 590 and love it. No tax and free shipping too. Which is nice. They’re cheaper than I thought! But 340sq/in is tiny. The smallest I’d get, of theirs, is 700sq/in starting at $1,200. I got 850sq/in of mine on sale for $450 from Lowe’s. 850sq/in I can cook a brisket and 3 racks of baby backs at once. Can’t imagine how little you have to cook on less than half that cooking area. YMMV
R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten!
10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: TPACK]
#7699596
12/27/19 01:54 PM
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John175 ®
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on. I have a Rec Tec RT-340 and love it.
Yeah, I get around.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: LFD2037]
#7699706
12/27/19 04:13 PM
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Derek
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Rec Tec is the one I am thinking about pulling the trigger on. These are nice but $1,500 to use a few times a year may not fit into his budget (which I have no idea what that is). The Rec Tec 340 is $600.00 and would be perfect for what he's doing. I have the 590 and love it. No tax and free shipping too. Which is nice. They’re cheaper than I thought! But 340sq/in is tiny. The smallest I’d get, of theirs, is 700sq/in starting at $1,200. I got 850sq/in of mine on sale for $450 from Lowe’s. 850sq/in I can cook a brisket and 3 racks of baby backs at once. Can’t imagine how little you have to cook on less than half that cooking area. YMMV That's understandable. I don't ever have the need to cook that much. I'm always doing a single brisket or pork butt, etc. so I don't need many sq inches, so the 590 works fine for me.
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
#7699744
12/27/19 04:44 PM
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dogcatcher
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I have gotten too old to mess with wood smokers, I will replace the Mastercraft with another Mastercraft. It is just too easy to get good results. yep. 
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Need A New Smoker...Help!!
[Re: Stompy]
#7699800
12/27/19 05:36 PM
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Halfadozen
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Cookshack makes a great electric smoker. They have commercial and residential products. Had one in each of our restaurants and never had any issues with them. https://cookshack.com/
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again.
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