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DownHomeQue · 11-11-2013, 04:41 PM

Jambo hands down.. StickBurners Produce the best BBQ imho

MilitantSquatter · 11-11-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffturnerjr

This has been great, thank you for your feedback. Where I was landing was trying to decide between so e if the best products between the two types of cooking I was looking into, offset vs. pellet poopers.

I've had some PM's and I'm really interested now in Lonestar Grillz product. Anyone have any experience with their 20 or 24'' offset horizontal cookers?

Thank you for your input...

I don't have the Lonestar vertical, but I did just get the 24" vertical offset, and I am extremely pleased with the quality.... I would have no reservation recommending Lonestar to anyone considering a Klose, Jambo, Gator etc.

jeffturnerjr · 11-11-2013, 09:42 PM

Good feedback, this thread has been invaluable. I'm landing with what I know how to do and that is stick burning.... I have a UDS but I just can't get away from offset cooking.

I actually PM'd Muscrat to see if he'd be in the business of making a pit for me for way cheaper and way quicker than Jambo. It basically resembled a jambo but with a single door. Would love to add a second set of shelves.

Still pretty interested in the price of the Lonestar Grillz offset cookers. As an upgrade, they can do a double insulated firebox. Just an FYI.

I'm not fond of the reverse flows. A lot of folks have told me those cookers are fuel monsters with having to pump in extra wood for heat to make around the deflector.

If I were going the route of a vertical, the Battle Box and Pitmaker Safe's look legit!

jeffturnerjr · 11-11-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

I don't have the Lonestar vertical, but I did just get the 24" vertical offset, and I am extremely pleased with the quality.... I would have no reservation recommending Lonestar to anyone considering a Klose, Jambo, Gator etc.

Thanks for the recommendation! Do you find that you put in as much wood as a traditional offset or do you use less wood in your offset vertical? Looks pretty sweet from your picture.

Muscrat · 11-11-2013, 10:03 PM

PM sent!!!

shagnasty · 11-12-2013, 08:03 AM

I have a lonestargrillz vertical insulated smoker. I went there to pick it up and saw his offset cookers. I can tell you they are tanks. Super heavy duty and very well built. Plus Chris is a good guy. Id recommend at least giving them a closer look.

jeffturnerjr · 11-15-2013, 01:56 PM

Guys I'm excited to say that I drove down and met up with Muscrat and am having a custom pit built by him! Will be posting pics in a new thread. Thanks all for your input! Especially SmittyJonz for mentioning the build by Muscrat!

Kave Dweller · 11-15-2013, 02:10 PM

my 2 cents is look at the peoria's. Being from IL (they are made in Peoria IL)we see a lot of them at comps and they are well built cookers.

jeffturnerjr · 11-15-2013, 02:29 PM

Kave Dweller, I'm thinking you didn't read my last post:)

peeps · 11-15-2013, 03:19 PM

Awesome!

SmittyJonz · 11-15-2013, 04:23 PM

Cool Beans! If my football pot numbers are good Ill be cooking on one myself soon.......

sliding_billy · 11-15-2013, 05:12 PM

Congrats!

TuscaloosaQ · 11-15-2013, 07:52 PM

jeffturnerjr You did good Muscrat builds A jam up looking cooker, I build em everyday and I know quality when I see it!!!! Congrats!!!!

smokeisgood · 11-15-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffturnerjr

Thanks for feedback. I should have noted the time to get a jambo as a con as well.
If I got a jambo backyard, I def would want to try and make it more mobile, maybe front casters...

I had a friend steer me over to the pitmaker sniper models but know nothing about them, if people have any good reviews on them.

I have a Pitmaker Sniper and love it....

SmittyJonz · 11-15-2013, 09:23 PM

So what style/size did you and Muscrat come up with?

11-11-2013, 04:41 PM	#31
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11-11-2013, 09:42 PM	#33
jeffturnerjr is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Odessa, TX	Good feedback, this thread has been invaluable. I'm landing with what I know how to do and that is stick burning.... I have a UDS but I just can't get away from offset cooking. I actually PM'd Muscrat to see if he'd be in the business of making a pit for me for way cheaper and way quicker than Jambo. It basically resembled a jambo but with a single door. Would love to add a second set of shelves. Still pretty interested in the price of the Lonestar Grillz offset cookers. As an upgrade, they can do a double insulated firebox. Just an FYI. I'm not fond of the reverse flows. A lot of folks have told me those cookers are fuel monsters with having to pump in extra wood for heat to make around the deflector. If I were going the route of a vertical, the Battle Box and Pitmaker Safe's look legit! __________________ Husband, Father & Pastor. Offset Cooker made by Muscrat, Weber Kettle, El Cheapo Brinkman

11-11-2013, 10:03 PM	#35
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11-12-2013, 08:03 AM	#36
shagnasty Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-08-13 Location: Western, KY	I have a lonestargrillz vertical insulated smoker. I went there to pick it up and saw his offset cookers. I can tell you they are tanks. Super heavy duty and very well built. Plus Chris is a good guy. Id recommend at least giving them a closer look. __________________ Lonestargrillz insulated cabinet smoker. Assassin grill. Pitmaster for Hey Baby's BBQ company.

11-15-2013, 01:56 PM	#37
jeffturnerjr is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Odessa, TX	Guys I'm excited to say that I drove down and met up with Muscrat and am having a custom pit built by him! Will be posting pics in a new thread. Thanks all for your input! Especially SmittyJonz for mentioning the build by Muscrat! __________________ Husband, Father & Pastor. Offset Cooker made by Muscrat, Weber Kettle, El Cheapo Brinkman

11-15-2013, 02:10 PM	#38
Kave Dweller Take a breath! Join Date: 06-12-12 Location: Hampshire, IL	my 2 cents is look at the peoria's. Being from IL (they are made in Peoria IL)we see a lot of them at comps and they are well built cookers. __________________ "Onyxwoods" clone, a Guru and some of Tennesse's finest whiskey. Creators of "Reverse Shigging": When your competition wants to know what your doing so they know what doesn't work.

11-15-2013, 02:29 PM	#39
jeffturnerjr is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Odessa, TX	Kave Dweller, I'm thinking you didn't read my last post:) __________________ Husband, Father & Pastor. Offset Cooker made by Muscrat, Weber Kettle, El Cheapo Brinkman

11-15-2013, 03:19 PM	#40
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11-15-2013, 04:23 PM	#41
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Cool Beans! If my football pot numbers are good Ill be cooking on one myself soon....... __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

11-15-2013, 05:12 PM	#42
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Congrats!

11-15-2013, 07:52 PM	#43
TuscaloosaQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-11-11 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama	jeffturnerjr You did good Muscrat builds A jam up looking cooker, I build em everyday and I know quality when I see it!!!! Congrats!!!! __________________ TuscaloosaQ Check out our website at ShirleyFabrication.com Like our Facebook Page Facebook.com/ShirleyFabrication

11-15-2013, 09:23 PM	#45
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	So what style/size did you and Muscrat come up with? __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............