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
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
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07-08-2015
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  1. StagRyan
    StagRyan liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Not again!
    Hey guys, great thoughts and ideas, in general. The answer lies not in practical field training, because the problem is with attitude.After discovering I was in the scope sights of at least 2 hunters...
    Liked On: 01-04-2016, 03:59 PM
  2. top gun
    top gun liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : oh shit
    Guys, guys, guys! Before you reply to threads like this, just stop and think who might be reading these posts! H.du PA? We don't do ourselves any favours with comments like I have been reading on...
    Liked On: 11-03-2016, 12:04 PM
  3. 199p
    199p liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : oh shit
    Guys, guys, guys! Before you reply to threads like this, just stop and think who might be reading these posts! H.du PA? We don't do ourselves any favours with comments like I have been reading on...
    Liked On: 11-03-2016, 08:16 AM
  4. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : oh shit
    Guys, guys, guys! Before you reply to threads like this, just stop and think who might be reading these posts! H.du PA? We don't do ourselves any favours with comments like I have been reading on...
    Liked On: 11-03-2016, 07:58 AM
  5. 7mmsaum
    7mmsaum liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Lightest weight survival rifle
    I think the value of the AR-7 is it's weight (2 1/2 pounds) and compactability- you can throw it in a small daypack. It's not for survival, but more for handy plinking (rabbits, possums, etc) on a...
    Liked On: 10-03-2016, 10:56 PM
  6. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : oh shit
    Guys, guys, guys! Before you reply to threads like this, just stop and think who might be reading these posts! H.du PA? We don't do ourselves any favours with comments like I have been reading on...
    Liked On: 10-03-2016, 10:03 PM
  7. MB
    MB liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Subsonic 22LR round for hunting?
    My fully suppressed Ruger 10/22 shoots 3 holes touching at 25m, and a 26mm group at 75m, using CCI subsonics. BUT, every rifle has an ammo brand that it prefers over all others. You need to...
    Liked On: 26-01-2016, 10:36 PM
  8. hamsav
    hamsav liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mistaken for game hunting accidents and human factors report
    The problem I have with this judge is that she has sent the wrong message to all hunters-so, if I do stuff up big time and blow away my mate, I'll walk free. The guy that shot his son did not stare...
    Liked On: 18-10-2015, 09:39 AM
  9. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Search And Rescue
    You will notice recurring themes in these search reports: party splits up; no intentions lodged; inadequate gear; no map; no means of communications; failure to seek advice; poor planning; not being...
    Liked On: 12-09-2015, 02:42 PM
  10. heinnz
    heinnz liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22lr ammo
    Each rifle, particularly .22 rimfire, has a particular brand of ammo it shoots best with. Try a wide variety of ammo for grouping, rifle functioning and accuracy. Don't seek other people's opinions-...
    Liked On: 07-09-2015, 12:06 PM
  11. steven
    steven liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mountain Safety Council Firearms Course
    I have just joined the Forum, so my comments are somewhat belated. I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council Firearms Safety Instructor in Auckland from 1984-2006. Reading the threads on this issue, I felt...
    Liked On: 17-08-2015, 12:29 PM
  12. shooternz
    shooternz liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22lr ammo
    Each rifle, particularly .22 rimfire, has a particular brand of ammo it shoots best with. Try a wide variety of ammo for grouping, rifle functioning and accuracy. Don't seek other people's opinions-...
    Liked On: 16-08-2015, 10:58 PM
  13. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22lr ammo
    Each rifle, particularly .22 rimfire, has a particular brand of ammo it shoots best with. Try a wide variety of ammo for grouping, rifle functioning and accuracy. Don't seek other people's opinions-...
    Liked On: 10-08-2015, 01:56 PM
  14. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mountain Safety Council Firearms Course
    I have just joined the Forum, so my comments are somewhat belated. I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council Firearms Safety Instructor in Auckland from 1984-2006. Reading the threads on this issue, I felt...
    Liked On: 09-08-2015, 05:43 PM
  15. PERRISCICABA
    PERRISCICABA liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22lr ammo
    Each rifle, particularly .22 rimfire, has a particular brand of ammo it shoots best with. Try a wide variety of ammo for grouping, rifle functioning and accuracy. Don't seek other people's opinions-...
    Liked On: 09-08-2015, 09:05 AM

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