BCsaw 247 Posted December 1 Cabela's has some competitive pricing going on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunatic 8,771 Posted December 1 Go with pit boss. It’s basically the sane unit as Traegerfor little less money. When I was buying I looked at some sites dedicated to smoking/grilling. Guys in there claimed pit boss and traeger had all main components identical, with same part numbers. I bought the pit boss and could not be more happy with it. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gobblergetter 2,762 Posted December 1 (edited) I bought a Traeger Pro22 because I got it at a very good price. I love it. However the pitbosses do have some appeal. I've never used one but the sliding heat shield looks like a great feature. Especally if it Sears when open. You may want to check out the camp chief woodwind with sear box. That would probably be my choice Edited December 1 by gobblergetter 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer36 1,761 Posted December 1 All stores with their name on products are either made by brand name companies or factories that replicate them. Most of the time you are getting the same thing for much less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeCod 82 Posted December 1 (edited) Neither get a Pit Boss Edited December 1 by CapeCod 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farmshine 1,097 Posted December 1 Pit boss Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittty 205 Posted December 1 After owning a treager for ten years I retired it and replaced it with a Pitt boss that being said at first I was kicking myself in the ass mainly because cleaning was more difficult but once the domed heat shield got seasoned and I got used to it it is now much better and I am happy and yes the the sliding shield is a very nice feature. What everyone you choose they all take time to get use to. You'll never put another chicken in the oven 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCsaw 247 Posted December 1 All stores with their name on products are either made by brand name companies or factories that replicate them. Most of the time you are getting the same thing for much less. Cabela's model was a failure according to reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCsaw 247 Posted December 1 After owning a treager for ten years I retired it and replaced it with a Pitt boss that being said at first I was kicking myself in the ass mainly because cleaning was more difficult but once the domed heat shield got seasoned and I got used to it it is now much better and I am happy and yes the the sliding shield is a very nice feature. What everyone you choose they all take time to get use to. You'll never put another chicken in the oven Last year I smoked the Thanksgiving Turkey in a big weber grill with mesquite wood in a smoker box.It's time to do it right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittty 205 Posted December 2 Don't waste no time prime rib for Christmas I like to age mine for three weeks then use oak at about 275 till internal temp hits 125 then tent it for a half hour or so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunatic 8,771 Posted December 2 40 minutes ago, BCsaw said: Last year I smoked the Thanksgiving Turkey in a big weber grill with mesquite wood in a smoker box. It's time to do it right now! How about samart instead of hard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCsaw 247 Posted Tuesday at 01:59 AM Lowe's had the Pit Boss smoker in stock.*One person could handle the job if you have a hand truck.This smoker had some hopper damage on an exterior corner. It was seen after the box was opened at home.A call was made to Pit Boss and pictures were by sent by email for replacement parts.The assembly is easy with included screws of the same size for joining parts.After installing 3 legs, I stood the unit up to access the screws for the 4th leg installation. Final assembly to be completed in the near future...Who is the source of the Mesquite pellets?What pellets do most smokers here use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farmshine 1,097 Posted Tuesday at 02:20 AM Lowe's had the Pit Boss smoker in stock.*One person could handle the job if you have a hand truck.This smoker had some hopper damage on an exterior corner. It was utseen after the box was opened at home.A call was made to Pit Boss and pictures were by sent by email for replacement parts.The assembly is easy with included screws of the same size for joining parts.After installing 3 legs, I stood the unit up to access the screws for the 4th leg installation. Final assembly to be completed in the near future...Who is the source of the Mesquite pellets?What pellets do most smokers here use? I mostly use hickory or hickory cherry mix. I really can’t comment on other flavors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittty 205 Posted Tuesday at 11:34 AM I buy all my pellets from cabalas I order ten bags at a time free shipping and large selection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites