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    MES 40 and AMNPS

    Thanks for the input!
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    MES 40 and AMNPS

    I just purchased a gen 2.5 from Cabellas yesterday and am itching to get it out of the box. I have been on this site for awhile and see many use the AMNPS pellet trays. The question is are you using the 5x8 or a tube and where are you placing it in the smoker? I see many are using the mailbox...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    I just bought this exact smoker today, couldn't pass up the price. I can't wait to get it seasoned and try my hand at smoking.
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    Pellet grill help!!!!! Purchase discussion.

    I have read so many forums and reviews on pellet smokers and have narrowed my selection to the GMG Daniel Boone or the Grilla Grills Silverback. I was looking at a Camp Chef bit read a bunch or reviews about warped lids and leaking smoke from around the lid. Anyone have a similar experience? I...
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    Want to buy my first Pellet Smoker

    I am currently debating between electrtic or pellet and am leaning toward the pellet option. I really like the features of the GMG, I am also looking at the smaller Rec Tec. I have the same cooking needs as well. Looking forward to see ij my the responses!
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    Lowes JMSS MES 40 on sale

    I was looking at purchasing this unit as well. There is so much talk about these MES units and the different generations. Does anyone have a SN breakdown of what constitutes a 1, 2, 2.5, or 3 generation unit?  Also, just confirming this is one of the 2nd gen units typically plagued by element...
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    Electric vs Pellet

    Thanks for the input everyone. Any input on the internal cooking area?
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    Electric vs Pellet

    I would likke to be able to smoke anything from a pork butt to brisket to a turkey. Can you fit a turkey in a 40?
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    Electric vs Pellet

    Hey all, I'm another newbie to home smoking. I have an old Brinkman vertical smoker and am looking to upgrade, I just don't have to desire to tend a fire all day and night for great food. I have read a lot of reviews about the MES units and it looks like you either get a really good one or...
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    Quick, Maintaining Temp with a Sportsman Smoker

    It was hot water. I put another thermometer in the gap between the lid and side and it appears its between 225 and 250. It looks like I have some modsto do .
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    Quick, Maintaining Temp with a Sportsman Smoker

    I'm about an hour and a half into smoking a 6.5lb pork shoulder in a Brinkmann Sportsman. I got the smoker up to temp, 225 - 250F, and then put in the water pan and meat. The smoker dropped off to about 170F and it not getting back into the 225F range. I have not done any of the pan mods yet...
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    5-Day Smoking Basics eCourse

    Yes sir!
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    Rookie smoker

    Hello all! I'm a brand new member and the owner of a pre loved Brinkmann Sportsman Charcoal Smoker. The weather here in Buffalo is finally cooperating and I can't wait to get my smoker fired up. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions as I get my plan together for my first attempt. Any...
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