For comps, I've always used a Boston butt about 8 lbs each. I recently experimented with doing a HH (275-285) cook and did so with some smaller butts (say about 5 lbs each). I really liked the way that turned out and really enjoyed the shortened time of the cook. I think that competition conventional wisdom says go big (8lbs-ish), but I'd like to try and replicate the smaller butt/HH experience. Any thoughts/insights as to why going with the smaller butt for an upcoming comp might be a bad idea? I can't think of any, but you folks know infinitely better than me. I would cook an extra butt to offset the size difference. Thanks in advance. [I would post a picture of my little butt(s), but don't know how; I'll try to read on the forum to find out after I post this]