After first use I can say this grill gets hot and gets hot fast, the owners manual says 50 briqs is good for direct high heat more like 30 to 40 for high heat and 25 to 30 for mid to high heat. With 50 in my diy basket not theirs with the grill grates in-700* center to a low 625* on both ends.
This should make a great chicken and steak grilling machine and the pork chops I did yesterday came out super with just Pit Barrel Cooker All Purpose Rub. Photos from start to finish on next cook.
Scott