About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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Last Activity
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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Howa1500 On thread : Half cock or safety
    safety %100 for me alot of guns can fire from "half cock" incl tikka if they are pushed past a certain point, luring people into a false sense of security at the end of the day your biggest safety is...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:09 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by csmiffy On thread : Community safety?
    Whoever is arguing on the side of the govt to get the costing right, just remember the Canadian example where they budgeted what they thought was a feasible amount to make it work. They were wrong....
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 07:20 PM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by NIMROD On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    I must admit,,, Bullers were designed with Te Urewera & The Ruahines in mind :thumbsup: And even now.... If I see a set of Buller prints on the track, I get worried. Because someone's in front of me...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    Bullers Thar you heathen - bend over and beat yourself with an onga onga and akeake stick - how many hundreds of hunters and bushmen have worn those - best bush boot for North Island bush out bar...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by XR500 On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    We need to clone NIMROD and use those clones throughout our secondary schools as teachers, so we stand some chance of producing knowledgeable, resilient, productive members of society.
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by NIMROD On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    Swanndies taught me to keep moving when i was wet. Bullers taught me that wet feet didn't matter. Mercators taught me how to sharpen a knife, and more importantly, keep it sharp. Torches with a...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 6x47 On thread : Warehouse ”Back Country” trousers
    That is a -serious- case of flatulence!
    Liked On: 22-07-2023, 12:05 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Hunteast On thread : Good Ladd aposing the firearms regerstry
    Someone appears to have an anger management issue over an opinion and also needs to get over it.
    Liked On: 21-07-2023, 12:27 PM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tahr On thread : Community safety?
    I give Coster credit that he didn't generalise and actually said a tiny (or maybe a very smal) minority of licensed fire arms owners likely sell on to criminals. And he is probably correct. He also...
    Liked On: 21-07-2023, 12:24 PM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Stick a bullet in your muzzle?
    if it was .316 in groves and still .303 on lands it would still have plenty of spin capability...if it was .316 in grooves and .310 on lands however...its rooted LOL.
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 11:00 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by hebe On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    That Richard Hall book has some really great writing in it. Along the track - Bill Axbey. Not necessarily about deer shot but some of the adventures he had were remarkable.Theres a bit about a...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:54 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    Somewhere I have a cardboard box full of books from authors like Joff Thomson, Keith Severinsen, Newton McConochie To me these guys were the real deal and later entrants like Holden were "plastic"...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:53 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Sh00ter On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    I'll have to check this one out. I remember reading a Philip Holden book years ago. In it was a chapter on rifles or on the .303. I'll always remember him talking about the abuse they took. One...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:53 PM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Community safety?
    yes how the hell did he get it- is there a chain store called the gang gun shop only they know about- I hope no dumb idiot with a FAL loaned it to him -that's their license gone and bloody good...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:51 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by No good names left On thread : Useing the firearms register
    That's an ambiguous statement for an official email. They could also say "you may not have to update the Registry" No wonder so many people are confused.
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:55 AM

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