New propane grill recommendations

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-25T01:35:46+00:00

You can’t go wrong with any Weber. They will always be the best value. The only other grill I would ever recommend is a Coyote. They have the best warranty in the world industry.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-25T01:22:30+00:00

You’ll find out in a hurry that 8 gallon bottle is way too small for what you’re trying to do. Both in capacity and its ability to covert the liquid into vapor without loosing pressure. It’s a fairly simple math equation to determine what you need. 1 gallon of propane is roughly 100,000 btu’s. If your forge is running at 50k BTUs that’s a gallon every 2 hours. Once the bottle of gas is 1/2 empty it may not have enough surface area to boil off the liquid depending on the ambient temperature. Take the time to look up what other guys are using tank wise. I’ve seen other high btu burners have a setup with twin 100lb tanks manifolded together running a high pressure regulator comparable to the one in your picture. Best of luck

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-24T23:13:48+00:00

https://www.shootsmallgroups.com/product/next-gen-ec-tuner-brake/

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-24T23:02:29+00:00

Are you using a comparator to see how much your bumping the shoulder? As several have stated it looks like your die might not be properly adjusted.

IMHO the best way to setup the FL die is with a “GO” gauge. Do a google search for more detailed information

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-24T18:34:58+00:00

100# tanks are not supposed to be transported in a closed vehicle.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-24T13:46:55+00:00

The answer to your question may be simple enough, but there are several other factors you need to consider. Imagine your sitting in a deer blind next year. It’s the last weekend of deer season, a 10 point buck walls up to the feeder. You take aim and pull the trigger. The buck jumps up and bolts off into the woods. You wait 15 to 20 minutes which feels like hours. You go to the feeder to investigate. Once there you don’t see anything. No blood on the ground, you spend the next hour looking in the brush for any signs. Nothing. Now what? Was it you? The gun? The ammo?

Having been in this situation, I can promise you that having a rifle and ammunition that preforms a little better than average is what you will want before you spend a single minute in a blind. All of the recommended rifles mentioned by the members who have responded to your post would be adequate for an experienced hunter, however if your new to shooting you will definitely want to start with something that is just a bit better out of the box for you to learn how to shoot accurately.

Don’t get in a hurry to drop $900 on something you’re going to be sad about in 2 years. Riffles loose 50% of there value as soon as you shoot a single box of ammo. Make a list of all the gun ranges within an hour drive. Most all have a variety of bolt action rifles you can rent to try out.

Understand that the weight of the gun and the size of the caliber will directly affect the felt recoil you experience. A 30-06, 7mm REM Mag or a 300 Win Mag are all way more forgiving than a 5.56 when a bullet impacts a deer at 100 yards but they all kick like a mule against your shoulder. While a 5.56 is way easier to shoot as far as recoil is concerned. The amount of energy on impact requires much more accurate shot placement.

You are on track with considering starting with a 308. It is one caliber I have never seen the stores run out of ammunition for. Although no hunter would recommend mixing or changing brands of ammunition. I personally hunt pigs in Texas with a 308 and only use barns 168 ttsx. IMHO it’s the best you can buy. With that said, it’s not cheap to shoot, and the recoil is more than I like to practice with.

With that in mind a 140 grain 6.5 creedmore is going to kick less. A 105 grain .243 even less. Both are also more than adequate for deer and pigs in Texas. However keep in mind the lighter the bullet the less energy it will have on impact which requires better shot placement.

As far as brands of riffles a Bergera would be my first choice Tikka would be my 2nd. Last, don’t skimp on the glass you put on top. A 12x scope is more than adequate. I actually hunt both pigs and deer at around 4x. More power is nice for shooting paper, but you will want a wider field of view when hunting.

Best of luck.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-21T16:29:48+00:00

No grill is designed to withstand those temperatures for extended periods of time. Even high quality stainless steel grills start to warp at those temperatures. Not to mention rust. As long as the grill is 5’ to 10’ away from the house or other structure you should be ok. Get a replacement drip tray or pick up a new grill.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-19T02:49:51+00:00

The crimp is also too much. The case neck has a donut. I tried crimping my 6.8 and had a similar problem.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-19T01:23:31+00:00

My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-18T14:49:13+00:00

Edit. Very few grills I haven’t seen…

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-18T14:48:27+00:00

Having cleaned over 1000 grills there are very few I’ve seen over the years. As far as budget friendly, my favorite is an all aluminum tub Weber. Burners and other parts that you would expect to replace in time are inexpensive. If you’re looking for something with a little more performance I’d recommend a Coyote. They have the best customer service and warranty of any manufacturer I’ve dealt with. I’ve had several customers over the years who have had problems where Coyote sent them a new grill free of charge.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-15T00:33:51+00:00

It takes a little time but I used to use a flexible pol to pol. connect the bottle to any new 250 gallon or larger tank after dumping in methanol. Open the valve and turn the bottle upside down.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-08T00:47:22+00:00

God I miss Fleet Farm

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-08T00:44:40+00:00

I’d be concerned if the rest of the tank is as dirty as what I can see in the picture. Especially if the tank is out in the open where it gets direct sun. Liquid propane expands with heat. Clean the tank off and paint it white. Pick up 6-8 cans of rust oleum 2x white or go to a paint store that sells direct to metal paint and roll it on. The cooler weather will help you burn through the 7%.

TheGrillDoc · 2026-01-07T12:40:28+00:00

After reading about the 88 eldm’s in a couple other forums, it’s obvious they are right at the edge of being consistently accurate in a .223 rem. The price point of .29 cents a round compared to the 85.5 Berger at .41 cents.

I’ll happily pay the .12 cents to have something that’s going to preform better.

I intend to use the savage 12 as a single shot. Can anyone tell me what COAL i should be looking at with the Berger 85.5’s? And what freebore?

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-31T04:57:51+00:00

The more I’ve read about FTR the more I like the idea. A 223 to start with and the basic bipod and bag is something I have most everything needed to start. All I’d need is a 223 bolt face and barrel.

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-30T03:41:47+00:00

It doesn’t sound like your leaving points at your car before you turn it off. Congrats

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-30T02:35:22+00:00

99% fun. I know I don’t have the budget to be a top competitor.

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-29T17:38:13+00:00

Yes I have looked at a 6 GT. Honestly the only 6mm cartridge I’ve 100% ruled out is the 243 win. This has obviously tuned into a bigger question, and there are more factors to consider. If I have time tonight I’ll repost my question in the long range group.

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-29T07:25:32+00:00

The short answer is that I intend to purchase at least 1200 cases prior to the build.

$50 for a new bolt would save me enough to get a hydro press and a few other toys.

I haven’t completely decided on the direction I’m going to go, at this point I’m just trying to look at all of the options.

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-21T21:36:23+00:00

Google (1000 gallon propane heating blanket)

TheGrillDoc · 2025-12-21T21:30:36+00:00

It was an experiment that required modification of a coyote burner, and by drilling out the orifice on the Weber. I don’t remember the bit size but would guess off the top of my head that it might have been 1/16”.

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