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
Today 04:50 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by yeah_na_missed On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Ha ha, I read Tahr and BarrytheHunter's posts fully aware I carry too much and feeling utterly ashamed, so instantly resolved to cull a lot of shit... but then read Ranger888's post - especially the...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 10:30 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by MB On thread : Minimum pack contents
    I'll repost my bigger kit. As I said, fits in a small belt pouch. I can justify why everything is in the kit. It looks a lot on paper, but a couple of tablets of each kind are no volume or weight....
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 03:33 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Tentman On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Well I've been at the minimalist end of the scale for about 50 years (tiny survival kit of bike rubber, WP matches, triangular bandage, panadol and plasters plus a couple of other things I don't...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 01:02 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bubble07 On thread : WHEN THINGs GO WRONG AND YOU END UP PUTTING YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE
    mate... what a shocker! Glad You're 'ok' - you got yourself through quite an ordeal & with the help of some awesome people you get to tell your story. I'm a solo bush hunter & reading this makes me...
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 03:03 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Chur Bay On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Head torch is the first thing I pack.
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:47 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Gkp On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Those survival blanket are good for F.A Asides from a lot of good stuff mentioned I would add insulation tape. Used it to patch my son up over the weekend when he cut his arm open and have used it...
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:46 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rusky On thread : Minimum pack contents
    Good post. The one thing I do need to add is a whistle to my pack. You guys have pretty much covered the contents of my emergency supplies. You don't need to perform surgery in the field,...
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:46 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bushline On thread : Fires
    Must have been a (heat sika)
    Liked On: 22-05-2023, 03:42 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by grandpamac On thread : FIREARMS LICENCE RENEWAL UPDATE
    There is no decision on that yet. Those figures were the highest of three options and I doubt that they will be chosen. When you are given three options the highest one is often there to make the...
    Liked On: 20-05-2023, 01:34 PM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by A330driver On thread : The Lever Aficionados Thread
    Two absolutely beautiful rifles….. I have the BLR in 308….. if I had to give all my rifles away the BLR 308 I would have to keep
    Liked On: 14-05-2023, 06:23 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by BSA On thread : 24 June 2023
    I think the advisable thing to do (and I suspect most will) is to sit back and watch & wait unless compelled to comply. There is much chatter that the back-room boffins have told Police that the...
    Liked On: 14-05-2023, 10:54 AM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tahr On thread : 24 June 2023
    I will comply as far as the law requires. Why anyone wouldn't comply, or would behave in a way that draws attention to themselves through being cute or obstinate is beyond me. Complying does not mean...
    Liked On: 14-05-2023, 04:59 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 300CALMAN On thread : 24 June 2023
    I doubt anyone belives this to be it's purpose. It's intention is to make confiscation easier.
    Liked On: 09-05-2023, 09:25 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by woods223 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Back in the day and for some these days they just sucked it up and got on with the job/life. Bruises, sprains, manflu aren’t life threatening, get on with life. A maybe bruised ankle, 20 minutes from...
    Liked On: 08-05-2023, 10:17 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Andygr On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    No, they should have been there. I am pretty sure though, that if the technology had been available to them back then they would have made use of it. They would have seen the benefit of getting help...
    Liked On: 08-05-2023, 10:17 PM

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