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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Last Activity
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Nugget connaisseur
    Nugget connaisseur liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Canons?
    Careful what you wish for, guys... a CANON (2 "n"s) is a law or body of laws of a church...a CANNON (3 "n"s) is a huge, single shot. kick-arse firearm, otherwise known in German as an ...
    Liked On: 23-02-2021, 12:40 PM
  2. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Canons?
    Careful what you wish for, guys... a CANON (2 "n"s) is a law or body of laws of a church...a CANNON (3 "n"s) is a huge, single shot. kick-arse firearm, otherwise known in German as an ...
    Liked On: 23-02-2021, 12:37 PM
  3. 40mm
    40mm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Carrying a firearm on a public road
    Yep.
    Liked On: 18-02-2021, 01:33 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A Blast From the Past. Firearms Licensing Old Style.
    I had a similar experience, with my wife, when I was instructing. She knew nothing about firearms, but listened intently, and passed with a 100% result. Often young men failed the test, while nearly...
    Liked On: 15-02-2021, 09:33 PM
  5. Tommy
    Tommy liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Carrying a firearm on a public road
    Yep.
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 05:53 PM
  6. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Carrying a firearm on a public road
    Yep.
    Liked On: 14-02-2021, 12:56 PM
  7. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms in Vehicles
    You, as a responsible firearms user, should plan your trip so as to minimise the likelihood of having to leave the (disabled) firearm in your vehicle. Come on guys, as John Key would say, "it's not...
    Liked On: 01-02-2021, 11:32 PM
  8. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A Blast From the Past. Firearms Licensing Old Style.
    I had a similar experience, with my wife, when I was instructing. She knew nothing about firearms, but listened intently, and passed with a 100% result. Often young men failed the test, while nearly...
    Liked On: 25-12-2020, 10:07 AM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Large boar encounter - How dangerous is this really?
    Only been "attacked" by feral hogs twice- both were sows that objected to me grabbing their piglet when their Mum was out of my sight. Faarrkk, can those girls cover ground quickly!
    Liked On: 15-12-2020, 06:30 PM
  10. Pauli
    Pauli liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Principal's Delight
    Great to see, Pauli! Your students are fortunate to get experiences most kids are denied by the snowflakes who attempt to influence everything we do.
    Liked On: 01-12-2020, 05:43 PM
  11. GWH
    GWH liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : If you could have only one rifle
    Just ONE rifle? ...I can't believe you'd all want to carry on living!!!
    Liked On: 29-11-2020, 07:51 PM
  12. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : If you could have only one rifle
    Just ONE rifle? ...I can't believe you'd all want to carry on living!!!
    Liked On: 29-11-2020, 02:08 PM
  13. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : New version of the Police's firearms secure storage guidance
    Don't fret, guys..the document refers to "Firearms Storage GUIDANCE", not requirements. For me, I want to make it as difficult as possible for a ninja to access my firearms. Good stout construction,...
    Liked On: 11-10-2020, 09:51 AM
  14. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : New bunny gun excel arms accelerator 22wmr semi
    Nice! being a .22 WMR, make sure you clean the bore regularly. Copper jacketed projectiles at magnum speed do foul the bore. Happy hunting!
    Liked On: 25-09-2020, 09:11 AM
  15. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Ngai Tahu pull out
    There is another angle to this: Govt. departments and related bodies, as a result of the 1984 Labour Government's decree that all decisions must take into account "the principles of the Treaty of...
    Liked On: 18-09-2020, 03:44 PM

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