About Ranger 888

Basic Information


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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1,144
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0.32
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Last Activity
Yesterday 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Identify old 303B Military Rounds
    Muzza's correct, and the lower of these 2 rounds is the current whale euthanasing round! (.303 above).210186
    Liked On: 13-11-2022, 08:40 PM
  2. Grey Kiwi
    Grey Kiwi liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Rem 600 Mohawks
    Even though I'm left handed and find bolt actions awkward, my .308 Mohawk was the best bush hunting rifle I ever had...never should have sold it..
    Liked On: 10-11-2022, 08:20 AM
  3. Gibo
    Gibo liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Shes my hero
    What a great dad you are!
    Liked On: 05-11-2022, 10:30 PM
  4. MB
    MB liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Te Urewera
    They say "dismantled" and "decommissioned", we say "burnt down". One nation divided by 2 languages. Face it, Te Urewera is from now on for Tuhoe. They have a different attitude to conservation...
    Liked On: 29-10-2022, 12:01 AM
  5. Stag
    Stag liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Big Agnes Sleeping Mat - Game Changer
    Yep, ya wouldn't want to slip off Big Agnes...
    Liked On: 19-10-2022, 09:46 PM
  6. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Big Agnes Sleeping Mat - Game Changer
    Yep, ya wouldn't want to slip off Big Agnes...
    Liked On: 19-10-2022, 09:41 AM
  7. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Big Agnes Sleeping Mat - Game Changer
    Yep, ya wouldn't want to slip off Big Agnes...
    Liked On: 19-10-2022, 08:08 AM
  8. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Te Urewera
    Never, never underestimate Winnie. Think of him what you like, but he keeps politicians honest.
    Liked On: 18-10-2022, 09:36 PM
  9. Rusky
    Rusky liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    Guys, don't shoot the messenger. Do some research, check for yourselves. DoC is doing "covert" deals over land swaps with various iwi around the country, that don't require public consultation. There...
    Liked On: 11-10-2022, 08:15 AM
  10. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    I have learnt from a personal experience that deals aligned to Treaty decisions do NOT require public consultation. Welcome to our future.
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 02:30 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:31 AM
  12. caberslash
    caberslash liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 06-10-2022, 09:42 AM
  13. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 05-10-2022, 07:18 PM
  14. Huntertoo
    Huntertoo liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : One up the spout
    A safety catch is a mechanical device. Mechanical devices can/will fail. Calling it a "safety" catch is a misnomer and provides a false sense of security. I don't understand this insistence on having...
    Liked On: 03-10-2022, 07:58 PM
  15. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : RST Hunters Club - New Series
    Finnwolf...yeah, I meant "punched"! I was half asleep when I wrote that! Onya!
    Liked On: 22-09-2022, 01:51 PM

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