|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,638
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,638 |
I'm looking to spend $400 max.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 825
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 825 |
Without a doubt, a Bradley.
Lifetime member: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers & Wild Sheep Foundation
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,758
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,758 |
If you're set on electric you'd be better off saving your money for a while longer and buying a Cookshack. If you don't mind me asking, why electric?
Mike
Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor.
I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 |
I've only used a Bradley, but I like it.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,788
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,788 |
I have a Bradley as does my son and brother. They are great smokers.
The only down side is the "pucks" of wood they use are a little spendy. However, the quality of the smoked food and the ease of use makes it well worth it for me.
They have several models. I believe the one that is manual is in your price range. That's the one I have.
NRA Patron
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,301 Likes: 8
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,301 Likes: 8 |
So who makes a good electric smoker? I do. ![[Linked Image]](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/steve4102/smker1-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/steve4102/smker2.jpg)
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe, an Obama phone, free health insurance. and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,631
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,631 |
Steve... that looks interesting. Let us know how it works.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,301 Likes: 8
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 34,301 Likes: 8 |
Works great. It is 1/2 inch foam insulation sandwiched between two layers of plywood. The two hot-plates are thermostatically controlled. The control in the photo is my old one, I have replaced it with a digital model. I use mine mostly for Sausage. That's the reason for the dowel rods, to hang the sausage. I made 125 lbs of smoked Venison sausage before Thanksgiving. It held a constant 185* without any issues with outside temps around 10*. I haven't done any Pork Butts yet, but that is coming up New-Years Eve. That requires a temp setting of about 220*. I should have no problems maintaining that temp as well. This is my new smoker, you can see what is left of my old one in the back round. I use that one for over 10 years. Lots of cool designs here. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/95411/custom-smoker-builds-pics-of-all-of-them
Last edited by steve4102; 12/28/13.
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe, an Obama phone, free health insurance. and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 46
Campfire Greenhorn
|
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 46 |
Smoking Tex, had one for several years, easy to clean, never a problem
|
|
|
|
|
518 members (219DW, 1234, 2500HD, 007FJ, 12344mag, 1minute, 53 invisible),
2,404
guests, and
1,321
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,795
Posts18,496,223
Members73,977
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
