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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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by SF90 On thread : Another shooting in New Lynn yesterday
    As an old man I can tell you it doesn't work like that - the one with the biggest mouth gets the job because he knows how to blow smoke right up your arse. It applies to politicians, car salesmen,...
    Liked On: 03-03-2023, 09:58 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Savage1 On thread : Another shooting in New Lynn yesterday
    What you're all referring to is 'The Peter Principle'. Basically, everyone rises to their level of incompetence through hierarchies. I see it everywhere. ...
    Liked On: 03-03-2023, 02:36 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Fallow Bucks getting hard?
    they will be hard in May...same as every other year.... not much use to the hinds/does if they arent.
    Liked On: 29-01-2023, 05:44 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Full Electric LDV ute
    it is beyond me why it hasnt been mandatory for years,if you build a large farm building...well ANY building actually,the roof of at least one should have to be solar panels..... even if it only...
    Liked On: 29-01-2023, 05:37 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by timattalon On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    And LFAO's lives and pastimes are in turmoil because of political ineptitude (AKA dumbshittery) so does that mean they will go less hard on us??? I doubt it.But I figured out why the Police Hierachy...
    Liked On: 21-01-2023, 08:39 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Supertweed On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    Surely if you cooked them a steak or gave them sausages after the fact they would be ok with it? :D Getting this thread going again, I saw a red hind in a paddock off SH1 between Puhoi and...
    Liked On: 18-01-2023, 09:11 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    I disagree. I just finished reading the article. There was one point that annoyed me, the bit where they talked about an AK-47, which would be illegal in NZ as they are fully automatic (even before...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 03:04 AM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Preacher On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    Let's face it...the illegal use of firearms is not the reason for what is coming. It's simply the EXCUSE used to try and discourage private individuals from either wanting to jump through hoops or...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 02:19 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    Having the aspirational goal of being the safest firearm environment in the world is admirable however for that to ever occur there first needs to be a paradigm shift away from the head in the sand...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 02:13 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by oraki On thread : Lets See The Transport havn a Oops moment
    After abit of careful driving , I managed to get within shooting distance. But it was already a dead Deere62583
    Liked On: 10-01-2023, 04:53 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Flyblown On thread : Redundant Calibres
    Have a look at the list of cartridges (not calibres ffs!) in Quickload and mesmerise yourself at the sheer number of cartridges you’ve never even heard of. So many odd little men in their sheds...
    Liked On: 10-01-2023, 04:26 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by SF90 On thread : Redundant Calibres
    Oh, forgot to add - I think shopping for a gun and cartridge today is a bit like shopping for a handbag ............. and the manufacturers know it. Weatherby certainly knew it back in the day...
    Liked On: 09-01-2023, 05:51 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by SF90 On thread : Redundant Calibres
    It just comes down to what you like I suppose - I've had 7mm Rem mag, .280, .270 and I've fired a bunch of others - and some gave me more recoil than I was comfortable with, and the 7x57 never did...
    Liked On: 09-01-2023, 05:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Redundant Calibres
    me old Forest Service Field Officer would have had a name for the 6.5 Crudmore - a squaw gun - long live the mighty .270
    Liked On: 09-01-2023, 05:49 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Sidetrack On thread : Redundant Calibres
    I’ll put my hand up for one. Even though I posses a rifle in said caliber, you would have to add the .260Rem. Like many others, it’s only handloading keeping it alive given the scarcity of factory...
    Liked On: 09-01-2023, 05:49 PM

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