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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Last Activity
Today 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Mathias On thread : BSA centrefire variants
    Pretty sure bunji called for a new thread on the BSA sporting rifles of yesteryear. I have owned a few Viscount 7x57's and a near new Hunter in 222. I was once a member of an NZ BSA interest group...
    Liked On: 10-09-2021, 01:57 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : JW15 piece of shit
    The JW15's are generally a solid bit of kit, sturdily made and shoot quite well, but the difference in individual rifles is in the quality of hand fitting and finishing which can vary from good to...
    Liked On: 08-09-2021, 12:20 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Seventy Six On thread : Bad feeling
    Only the Bush Gremlins, they sneak up behind you and blow on the back of your neck when you're heading back to camp alone in the dark. They become invisable if you spin around to look at them.
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 12:26 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : You have gotta be shitting me. What the fuck were you thinking?
    Mate, I reckon I would need to double the size of my ball-bag to even think about shooting that. The boys at the big bore would salivate over it as well. You should try to get there, everyone worth...
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 10:19 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Tikka7mm08 On thread : Hut lighting ideas
    They are collectible. Put them on the yellow site $1 reserve and you might be surprised :)
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 05:38 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bunji On thread : Old School Farm House Casserole
    Warning - My cooking teachers were Shearers & Hunting Camp cooks from around the world , so my 'style'of cooking is firmly in the Hot,Brown & lots of it & tasty enough to make you want to mop the...
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 05:32 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by craigc On thread : bush stalking pigs
    I've shot quite a few pigs, I hunt them just like deer; the only difference is that I've noticed is that they tend to move a lot more. I.e when you'll see them and you have to be quick to get a shot,...
    Liked On: 25-08-2021, 06:12 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Cordite On thread : CCI Standard Velocity problems
    Flyblown, maybe consider a small cool bag for your ammo. Having the powder and primer at O deg centigrade is easily achievable with some ice bags and should cause slower velocities. But 0 deg C is...
    Liked On: 25-08-2021, 04:50 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by mopheadrob On thread : Reminiscing
    With everyone stuck at home, there’s a dearth of new articles in the Magazine section and I’ve been lapping up whatever I can get. I also realised I never got around to writing up my last trip. How...
    Liked On: 25-08-2021, 04:14 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Maca49 On thread : Floppy extractor
    Normal at his age, he’s lucky!
    Liked On: 24-08-2021, 03:48 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Steelisreal On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    "Happiness is a well stocked workshop" - And making sure to keep sharing pictures and stories of your interesting projects with those of us lacking in the workshop department! :) I really...
    Liked On: 24-08-2021, 03:24 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    What's everyone doing for self isolation projects I have a few years worth of gun projects on the book But i suspect I might rip through them this winter Fitted and tested a 209 primer...
    Liked On: 24-08-2021, 03:24 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by G.I_Joel On thread : How to manage recoil?
    Somethings seriously wrong if your feeling like a 308 is going to break your shoulder. Smaller calibers are still good for hunting. Last thing you want to do is develop a flinch.
    Liked On: 24-08-2021, 02:54 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by veitnamcam On thread : do you shoot hinds???
    Much rather shoot a hind than a shity 8 point stag.
    Liked On: 22-08-2021, 05:20 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by dogmatix On thread : Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?
    Missed this thread somehow. My three complete Enfields 1917 SSA III* bitsa rebuild 1942 Lithgow No1Mk3* 1942 Longbranch No4Mk1* 171019
    Liked On: 21-08-2021, 11:45 AM

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