I've always been a fan of the Bullseye, but the units have had issues with grease fires (primarily), but all in all - love design and parallels to the classic Weber Kettle (my all-time favorite grill tool). With this in mind, RecTeq now offers an upgraded and improved Bullseye now callled the 380x. Is it worth the additional price?
RecTeq 380x is not worth the additional $350 but fixed a major issue from the original Bullseye. The original 380 Bullseye had a firebox that was recessed on the bottom of the "kettle."
Often times during cooking, grease would drip down and then get into the firepot causes grease fires/flare ups. The new 380x solves this by raising the firebox so that it's now 2 inches above the bottom of the "kettle." In addition to the firebox adjustment is an upgraded wifi control that accepts both 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz Wifi. Also, improved base and wheels - much more sturdy than the flimsy base/wheels of the original 380 Bullseye.
Is it worth an additional $350? Absolutely not, but if the unit goes on sale (which RecTeq often does) - that's when to pick this Pellet grill/smoker up.
Regardless my concerns on the increased price, I do love this unit - i also love that Bulleyes (old and new) can use many Weber parts: grates, rotisserie, expansion, etc. So fans of Weber Kettle grills - will get a kick out of the RecTeq Bullseye - hopefully someday, they'll lower the price and discontinue the original 380.
