Thanks for the input. Butt is now at 176 and the pit temp is 256 (ET73 sensor on grid near the meat). How long do I need to wait before pulling it? Does it need to be hot or should I let it cool off? By the way, I've gone thru about 20 pounds of lump plus about 5 of chunks on the offset. Next time I do a picnic, it's going on the egg!