How I DIY BBQ Guru Shotgun Smoker
Got my hands on the new Shotgun Smoker from BBQ Guru. Here's a review of the cooker and my experience with it. Special thanks to Bob Trudnak for the loaner. I'm not a journalist, or wordsmith, so please bare with me. This unit is quite a bit more heavy duty than it's older brother the Onyx Oven, with heavier gauged steel body, heavier hinges, upgraded door clamps, extra cooking space, and a beefed up charcoal basket. A dolly handle and wheels have also been added to make it easier to move around. The website claims the unit weighs in at 200 pounds. Me and my two 11 year old sons were able to load and unload it easily in my pickup. Standing on the wheels and legs, the unit measures 42" high. The actual outer dimensions of the unit are 35"h x 26 3/4"w x 17 3/4"d. The inside measurements of the cooking chamber are 20 3/4"h x 22 1/2"w x 14"d. The cooking grates can accommodate a full pan at 22"w x 12 3/4"d. The charcoal basket m...