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[Ross77]

Interesting. So the shutdown mode doesn’t blow the ashes out? 

[Th3Batman86]

There is no shutdown mode on the bullseye. It is all toggle switches. So I turn the auger off and just let the fan blow with the lid open. But at times that has seemed to just stoke the flames. I have had multiple instances of smoldering for as long as 30minutes after the bullseye has been shut down. So far no fire, and I haven't seen any reports of them (I do not have facebook so unsure if on there) but it is worrisome.

[Ross77]

I’m on Facebook and joined the Bullseye owners group. I don’t recall seeing anyone mention a fire unless it was from excessive grease. They smoked a pork shoulder then did a high heat cook next without cleaning.

[Ross77]

The AmazingRibs website did not like the Bullseye and gave it a "Not Recommended".  They think it should have a thermostatic control, the build quality is not up to par and startup/shutdown is too complicated.

They couldn't manage to sear anything without Grill Grates. 

The review stated they got a lot of negative feedback on the review from Bullseye owners and even RecTec.

[Th3Batman86]

I honesty would not recommend it either. It is somewhat of a fun toy but they are correct. I cannot get a great sear either. And I bought the Weber performer grate with the cast iron insert. Luckily I didn’t pay for this one. If I had I would probably return it or be disappointed. I have it, I use it, but I think it is overpriced. I wouldn’t want to pay over $250 for it for the build quality and lack of precise controls. I had the same problems as others with holes not lining up on assembly. I also have had pieces of porcelain chip off so it’s gonna rust eventually. I am tossing around keeping it or selling it. Haven’t decided. I bought accessories for it so I feel invested.

[GatorDave]

There is no shutdown mode on the bullseye. It is all toggle switches. So I turn the auger off and just let the fan blow with the lid open. But at times that has seemed to just stoke the flames. I have had multiple instances of smoldering for as long as 30minutes after the bullseye has been shut down. So far no fire, and I haven't seen any reports of them (I do not have facebook so unsure if on there) but it is worrisome.

I had the same issue on my first cook.  The way I shut down now is to turn the auger down to the lowest setting for a couple of minutes before shutting it off completely.  This lets the fire in the firepot burn down before turning the auger off.  I've had no issues since then.

[LowSlowJoe]

The lack of 'precise' control, is not a big concern for me...  However I don't understand why they don't have at least a simple timer on things like the hot rod... ( like on most Traeger controllers, the hot rod comes on for a couple minutes as you start the grill, then turns itself off when the timer expires ).     It would be nice to have a shutdown mode that turns the pellet feed down to a minimum level for a few minutes while the fan continues to blow, before eventually shutting everything down.

FYI - IMHO, leaving the fan running after the auger has been on high and then abruptly shut off , is probably the worst thing you can do on a pellet grill.   Leaving the fan run for a short time, after you've reduced the auger feed for 5 minutes or so could be a good thing, but don't turn the auger off when it's been running on high and leave that fan blowing, that's just going to fan the flames of any burning embers at the end of the auger tube...

[Th3Batman86]

The AmazingRibs website did not like the Bullseye and gave it a "Not Recommended".  They think it should have a thermostatic control, the build quality is not up to par and startup/shutdown is too complicated.

They couldn't manage to sear anything without Grill Grates. 

The review stated they got a lot of negative feedback on the review from Bullseye owners and even RecTec.

Just went and read the review (Thanks for pointing me to it Ross77) and it lines up with my experiences. Sadly it lines up with my experiences with the bullseye and with RecTec coming after me for a bad review. You guys may recall my initial posting in this forum being about my Bullseye experience. Ray Carnes himself called me and literally yelled at me. They did send me a bullseye no charge after I had already had to send two back and asked me to remove the review. I did pull it down from Reddit but did not take it down from here. I also tried to submit a less than 5 star review on their website and they refused to post it (told me that they had received it and they don't allow bad reviews on their website). This AmazingRibs thing really bums me out. I don't know about the rest of you folks but I have great respect for Meathead and the rest of the crew over there and what they are doing to help everyone make great BBQ. Yesterday I was on the fence about selling the bullseye but after reading about them coming after AmazingRibs I think I will be selling it. I will keep the RT680 for a couple years more until I get my Yoder but then I believe I will be done with RecTec. Coming after customers and independent reviewers for bad reviews is just not a good company policy.

Bentley and Kristin I hope this doesn't count as company bashing (I know we don't do that in this forum) and if it does please let me how I can express these thoughts without seeming to bash them.

[Ross77]

I like my 680 and the customer service I’ve received so far but they definitely seem to be very protective of their company. Seems like maybe the Bullseye was a misfire, no pun intended.

I would never buy anything based on reviews from the company website. RecTec or any company. I’m sure they filter them out.

[Ross77]

I saw the Bullseye on the Home Depot website for $599. Not in stock at this time.  Looks like RecTec is going big time now.

$599 is too much though.

[Th3Batman86]

I saw the Bullseye on the Home Depot website for $599. Not in stock at this time.  Looks like RecTec is going big time now.

$599 is too much though.

$599!?!?! So the Depot is marking it up another $100 over what you can buy it from RecTec!! That is crazy. It is overpriced already. But moving into brick and mortar is a big move.

[pmillen]

$599!?!?! So the Depot is marking it up another $100 over what you can buy it from RecTec!! That is crazy. It is overpriced already. But moving into brick and mortar is a big move.

I think I paid $399 from REC TEC.  Home Depot is plus $200???

[Th3Batman86]

$599!?!?! So the Depot is marking it up another $100 over what you can buy it from RecTec!! That is crazy. It is overpriced already. But moving into brick and mortar is a big move.

I think I paid $399 from REC TEC.  Home Depot is plus $200???

You are correct. I was thinking that RecTec does that “always on sale” thing where they say the price is $499 but today it’s $399. However since that is the price everyday it makes no sense.

[LowSlowJoe]

I saw the Bullseye on the Home Depot website for $599. Not in stock at this time.  Looks like RecTec is going big time now.

$599 is too much though.

There was a article in the Augusta Chronicle , nearly a year ago, I think it was just before they started selling the Bullseye. In that article , they described the Bullseye as "a low-cost model designed specifically for brick-and-mortar retailers", this information apparently provided by Ray Carnes , to the Chronicle.     

 So, it seems they always had plans to sell at brick and mortar retailers ...   But then $599 is not exactly low cost... even $400 isn't exactly low cost.