About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (77)
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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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : Cartridge suggestions
    .308 or .30/06 will fill your needs nicely with a comprehensive range of projectiles available in the 150 - 180 grain range.
    Liked On: 11-11-2021, 03:40 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by caberslash On thread : Angry Possums.... in a cage
    If all else fails, aquire a terrier and put into cage.
    Liked On: 08-11-2021, 09:48 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bagheera On thread : The Lockdown Goat
    Well, last week The Waikato was in full Level 3 Lockdown. Hunting was allowed, but only to your “local spot”, “not your favourite spot”. It had been a lean spring, with several weeks of...
    Liked On: 02-11-2021, 09:00 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Is an air rifle a firearm?
    Whether or not the rifles shown in the picture are legally firearms or not is irrelevant. For the purposes of the statistics presented to the public on how many illegal "firearms" are on the loose...
    Liked On: 24-10-2021, 05:26 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bumblefoot On thread : When men were men
    Micky Duck This was my first hunting book. I devoured it. Read and re-read it continuously for a couple of years... I was on $48 a week as an apprentice butcher in 1979, and the book cost me $5...
    Liked On: 14-10-2021, 09:50 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    the old girls work......what more praise is needed.....the round itself doesnt give much to the .308winchester and you can now once again get new barrels for the calibre... If I end up with spare...
    Liked On: 13-10-2021, 11:06 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 30late On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Yes shot my first deer with a Parkerhale sporterised .303 (think that's what they were called) had a Bushnell Banner 4x scope on it . I was 18 I think so 45 years ago and it was my most prized...
    Liked On: 13-10-2021, 11:04 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by ishoot10s On thread : Idoits that get firearm licences
    In the end it don’t matter if you fail to observe rules 2 through 7, so long as you observe Rule #1, “Treat Every Firearm as Loaded”. That transcends all others and is the fail-safe, providing numpty...
    Liked On: 08-10-2021, 09:35 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Skirch On thread : Idoits that get firearm licences
    Honestly, I think you're probably over reacting. This guy made a few dumb mistakes, but that doesn't mean he's unworthy of having firearms. Id put my money on him being so bloody upset about it...
    Liked On: 06-10-2021, 09:34 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Outdated question on the Police firearms test
    Put it out of sight, lock the room you've got it in, put a trigger lock on it... all sorts of different things.
    Liked On: 30-09-2021, 02:02 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by tetawa On thread : Recomendations - Kaimanawa Huts
    Prior to Cyclone Bola, used to do a early summer wonder from South of Taupo off SH 1 across to the Tauranga-Taupo flats below Cascade, up to Cascade then over the hill, down North Arm to Boyd then...
    Liked On: 30-09-2021, 04:01 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by flock On thread : Sighting 200 yards at 100 yards
    Here's me shooting an 100m sighted in at 200M 180043
    Liked On: 30-09-2021, 03:41 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Sighting 200 yards at 100 yards
    Greetings sheep, To me the best way to sight in at 200 yards (or 200 metres in my case) is to put the target at 200 yards. Otherwise you will only be guessing. If you expect to shoot at longer...
    Liked On: 28-09-2021, 10:03 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by chainsaw On thread : Sighting 200 yards at 100 yards
    for a 308 you want your POI be about 2in high at 100yrds to give a 200 yd zero.
    Liked On: 28-09-2021, 10:02 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by PadLo On thread : Outdated question on the Police firearms test
    It's a question worded to give you the best chance. It's in the Arms's code that you read before you do the test. Do you drive exatly like your instructor taught you? No, you do that to pass...
    Liked On: 26-09-2021, 09:07 PM

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