Hunsaker drum smokers

[DennyWoo]

https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/

I was in my local BBQ outlet today, and I saw the Hunsaker drum smokers on display. I'd never heard of them, but I got to get hands on with one, and I am intrigued by them. They look to be well built, and have some interesting built-in features that I do not have on my PBC. The "vortex" plate doesn't actually spin as I initially thought, but rather it creates a vortex in air movement to "prevent hot spots" according to the literature. I love my PBC, but I like the idea of moving from a 30 gallon drum to a 55 gallon drum.

Does anyone here have any experience with these?

[Jerod Broussard]

Some have, seems quite a few have moved on from the more $$$ drums like the Hunsaker. I'd opt for a 55 gal. Bronco.

[STEbbq]

Agreed the Hunsakers seem overpriced for what they are. If you like the PBC why not a PBX?

https://pitbarrelcooker.com/products/pbx

[Jerod Broussard]

Too heavy for no wheels, my only beef.

[STEbbq]

Agreed on no wheels etc. Normally I’d suggest a Bronco too but I did notice PBC parts are interchangeable so figured that could be a plus.

[Jfrosty27]

Just add a barrel dolly for wheels?

[Smoked Transistors]

I have no experiance with Hunsaker drum smokers but i have watched plenty of videos from Cooking with Ry and he's a big fan of them.
If i recall, he mentions he actually paid for his Hunsaker drum smoker even though they use his Youtube videos on their website.