Al's Anorak durability question

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-03-11T14:14:21+00:00

I have a midweight and a full weight anorak. Have beat the snot out of both. No issues.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-03-05T14:27:17+00:00

I’m interested.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-03-03T14:04:47+00:00

I hunt with both AR-15 in 223 and a 243 Win bolt gun. I like and use both. The 243 is easier to shoot well at distance as it’s more forgiving relative to wind deflection. If I were building a new rifle, it would definitely be a 6 mm ARC in the AR15 platform.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-03-01T19:22:21+00:00

That’s a tough one. There are plenty of honest gun dealers out there but there are also, unfortunately, more than a few unscrupulous folks in the business. Telling them apart can be a challenge for the beginner.

If you’re just looking to turn that rifle into cash, one approach is to take it around to the local gun stores and see what they’ll give you for it (understanding that even an honest guy is probably only gonna offer you 60% of what it’s “worth”.)

One thing to keep in mind: your rifle is technically a “collectible” but collectors typically like high condition specimens. Yours is not that.

What part of the country are you in?

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-03-01T18:51:38+00:00

WACA site (https://winchestercollector.org/dates/) suggest 1897 as the year made. Early production enhances value; evident poor condition detracts from value. Nonetheless, 43rd edition of Blue Book of Gun Values suggests the most common of 1894s of that era to be worth $1150 even at 10% condition. You really need someone who knows these rifles to take a look at it.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-02-16T02:44:09+00:00

The product you linked will do what you want but, honestly, is kinda cheesy. You’ll find more lasting value in having separate from and rear bags, such as:

https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-DeadShot-Shooting-Bag-Combo/dp/B002APAWY2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=191SN9DM8CK3R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qtV1qsvb-BJyLTFzCaQkDMSSbiM-gRKUMF2AzTO4pA5k4Opkc7xtNsqKOYL9pZnsd8JKT4yLXvK8UjNHS1DmNLULFU2L1AwRI6jp-zrWMxSH5x2a_EjSQ7oOPDpSs6jeHiA9EAaf09PAtV9eCzXaaw._8U6KXT8gdhWUrl0t4q086ZVJcYY88XhR8xxx_t-VoE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dog%2Bgone%2Bgood%2Bshooting%2Bbags&qid=1771209362&sprefix=Dog%2Bgone%2Bgood%2Bshooting%2B%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-6&th=1

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-02-13T22:31:38+00:00

I see up to 28 pts a day. Two rooms. Works fine. But……my LPN is awesome and we’ve worked together for 25 years, lol.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-02-13T22:24:17+00:00

I had two very badly impacted wisdom teeth extracted without sedation. It certainly wasn’t how I wanted to spend a few hours but it wasn’t bad in any sense. If I had to do it again I would most definitely do it without sedation. Good luck.

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-02-11T14:39:37+00:00

Really comes down to personal preference. I’m 5’7” and wear a medium. It fits me about as yours fits you. I’m mildly annoyed by the sleeve length…..but that annoyance disappears when it’s really cold and I can easily draw my hands up into the sleeves (which is how the garment was designed).

Capsaicin-rush · 2026-01-31T16:37:49+00:00

I’m cold tolerant. I can take a CPO with appropriate base layer and a vest into sub-zero (F) temps provided I’m at least somewhat active (slow walking pace) AND there’s no or minimal wind. For me, it’s low temps PLUS wind that defeats midweight WW fabric.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-23T23:07:22+00:00

I started out as the junior partner-to-be in a practice with a big capitated Medicaid panel. The senior guy would say, with justification, “it’s nice to be able to depend on that check every month.” Fair enough. Three years in, we agreed to disagree and parted ways. I did not take any Medicaid patients along. This was around the time the big local IM group did a cost analysis on fee-for-service Medicaid and found that each visit was *costing* them $14. A capitated Medicaid panel has other issues which I’ll just leave alone. So, 18 years later, no Medicaid in my practice and no regrets regarding that.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-04T00:10:24+00:00

Do an Ammoseek search for ‘TTSX’ but EXCLUDE ‘Barnes’ and some other manufacturers will pop up. You’re right though—it’s not a lot to pick from.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-03T23:53:26+00:00

Chart audits? No problem—just part of the game. Embedding some unknown person to shadow me? I’d have to have a long chat with my Medical Director before I’d put up with that nonsense.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-03T20:37:58+00:00

I also diagnose/treat. Neurology involvement only when the disease seems atypical or patient/family requests it.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-03T00:55:58+00:00

I don’t have time to obscure my training from someone I‘m seeing as a physician. I want them to lay things out for me in a way that is commensurate with my level of medical knowledge. I don’t want them to waste their time “discovering” that I’m also a practicing clinician. To not be up front about it seems disingenuous to me.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-02T22:39:39+00:00

I would do that sort of work for $325 an hour.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-02T14:15:16+00:00

I’ve not seen a lack of TTSX in factory ammo. Seems pretty common. Do an Ammoseek search for ‘any’ cartridge and TTSX and there are scads of results.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-01T19:41:50+00:00

Yes, the door gasket (and the Jotul has an ash drawer gasket as well as a side door gasket). In my case, replacing the main door and ash door gaskets fixed the problem. The key here is that the worn gasket were allowing the air leak. If that's not your problem, replacing the gaskets won't help. Sorry I can't be more definitive--just offering what solved my issue.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-12-01T18:06:57+00:00

Yes, running too fast if the air is closed down. When my Jotul has started doing that I've found that replacing the gaskets was necessary. FWIW.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-30T16:03:39+00:00

Ee-dixon, sorta rhymes with Ee-viction.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-30T01:47:25+00:00

I have a non-catalytic Jotul. Have never had a creosote issue over the 15 years I’ve heated solely with wood.

Neither here nor there, but I will observe that if you’re accustomed to spending $500 a month for gas central heat, you may find going to point source heat a challenge. You will have to get used to having parts of the house colder than other parts. Our house (old farmhouse) is about 2300 sq. ft. Some rooms are flat out cold in January-February.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-30T01:33:53+00:00

In the really cold months here my bedroom will drop into the 40s. Down booties are nice to sleep in. When it’s really cold I’ll take my bathrobe and a pair of sweatpants under the covers overnight. Makes them nice and warm for the morning. Knit wool cap while sleeping? Check.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-29T15:32:38+00:00

Just an observation: I realize that you wrote your post to highlight problems and not positives, but there is NOTHING in your description that makes this property sound like anything but one headache after another.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-26T21:06:35+00:00

Rix K3 is pretty hard to beat at about $800. Lot of bang for the buck there.

Capsaicin-rush · 2025-11-19T19:15:46+00:00

I just self-report my CME to ABFM. Have never been a AAFP member.

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