Char-Broil Bullet smoker - any good?

[cjomanche]

Hi everyone. I’ve been using a Masterbuilt electric smoker for a while but I’m just not getting the results with it that I hoped for. I used to make way better que out of the little mini WSM I built years and years ago. I want to go back to charcoal + wood.

Been seeing this around in my search for a WSM. Seems to have good reviews, it looks good for the price, and it’s significantly less than a WSM. It’s situated right between the 14.5 and 18.5 WSMs which sounds like the ideal size for me and what I usually cook. They also make a 20 inch version for 199.

Any thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-B...=1587400227&sprefix=char-broil+bullet+&sr=8-3

 

[LloydQ]

Spend a little more for the WSM.

 

[SmokyDick]

I'd get a fornetto over the charbroil. I feel WSM are way over priced.


If you do get a WSM get the 18 incher the 14 is way too small.



https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fornetto-B...-in-Black-Charcoal-Vertical-Smoker/1000714230

 

[bwram1]

WSM 18 or 22...or take a look at the Pit Barrel Cookers...the meat hangs directly over the coals, but I've done some of the best ribs in mine.

 

[mbt]

I'd get a fornetto over the charbroil. I feel WSM are way over priced.


If you do get a WSM get the 18 incher the 14 is way too small.



https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fornetto-B...-in-Black-Charcoal-Vertical-Smoker/1000714230

Agree
I have 14"
it works good and requires really a minimum quantity of fuel, but sometimes is really too small

 

[JWFokker]

Looks good to me. Get some gasket material to seal up leaks and you should be good to go. Or just cook on it till the leaks get caked up and seal it themselves. Nothing special or unique about bullet/barrel cookers.

 

[Happy Hapgood]

If you go with a 18.5" WSM, it will be the last bullet smoker you ever have to buy.