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
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. 223nut
    223nut liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : ammo storage
    No, ammo when in a fire, doesn't explode. The heat causes the powder to burn and the projectile, being heavier than the case, stays in place and the lighter case pops off. I've done experiments on...
    Liked On: 26-03-2022, 09:35 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Advice on ammo ...2 packets and not the same
    Are the headstamps all the correct/same calibre? Don't rely on the packet wording. I learned once, it pays to check. ANYTHING to do with firearms and ammunition, don't assume.
    Liked On: 26-03-2022, 06:08 PM
  3. JoelA
    JoelA liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : First aid kits
    First priority is to realistically determine what sort of injuries you, or a companion, or a total stranger you encounter, is likely to incur: bad bleeding (do you use a knife?); gunshot wound (carry...
    Liked On: 20-03-2022, 12:10 PM
  4. 7mmwsm
    7mmwsm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : First aid kits
    First priority is to realistically determine what sort of injuries you, or a companion, or a total stranger you encounter, is likely to incur: bad bleeding (do you use a knife?); gunshot wound (carry...
    Liked On: 20-03-2022, 08:32 AM
  5. XR500
    XR500 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : First aid kits
    First priority is to realistically determine what sort of injuries you, or a companion, or a total stranger you encounter, is likely to incur: bad bleeding (do you use a knife?); gunshot wound (carry...
    Liked On: 20-03-2022, 04:18 AM
  6. bigbear
    bigbear liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : First aid kits
    First priority is to realistically determine what sort of injuries you, or a companion, or a total stranger you encounter, is likely to incur: bad bleeding (do you use a knife?); gunshot wound (carry...
    Liked On: 19-03-2022, 02:58 PM
  7. rewa
    rewa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Loaded Rifle
    My rule..treat every firearm as loaded, ALWAYS. (In other words, don't point the muzzle at anything you don't want to shoot.)
    Liked On: 11-03-2022, 02:41 PM
  8. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Loaded Rifle
    My rule..treat every firearm as loaded, ALWAYS. (In other words, don't point the muzzle at anything you don't want to shoot.)
    Liked On: 11-03-2022, 08:48 AM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm safety course theory test
    If some of the questions can be interpreted 2 ways, always go for the best safety option.
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 08:47 PM
  10. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm safety course theory test
    If some of the questions can be interpreted 2 ways, always go for the best safety option.
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 04:54 PM
  11. Rusky
    Rusky liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm safety course theory test
    If some of the questions can be interpreted 2 ways, always go for the best safety option.
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 02:14 PM
  12. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Two shooters, same rifle, different results.
    First rule of shooting: no two people will get the same point of impact from the same firearm; we all hold firearms differently, squeeze the trigger differently.
    Liked On: 22-02-2022, 11:43 AM
  13. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Two shooters, same rifle, different results.
    First rule of shooting: no two people will get the same point of impact from the same firearm; we all hold firearms differently, squeeze the trigger differently.
    Liked On: 20-02-2022, 02:59 PM
  14. HJA8
    HJA8 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Two shooters, same rifle, different results.
    First rule of shooting: no two people will get the same point of impact from the same firearm; we all hold firearms differently, squeeze the trigger differently.
    Liked On: 20-02-2022, 02:38 PM
  15. Trout
    Trout liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Two shooters, same rifle, different results.
    First rule of shooting: no two people will get the same point of impact from the same firearm; we all hold firearms differently, squeeze the trigger differently.
    Liked On: 20-02-2022, 02:26 PM

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