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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1,144
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Last Activity
Today 04:50 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by zarathustra On thread : Totally Sick of Semi-Auto .22s
    No more bloody semi-auto .22s for me. From now on it is bolt-actions all the way! I even brought a single shot .22 the other day after my old POS Stirling model 20p turned 3 shot auto on me. :omg:...
    Liked On: 11-08-2020, 12:29 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by mikee On thread : Nz Guns Article
    mmmm I stopped buying it when it went to fully online only thing`. Just not the same as picking a mag up off the pile.
    Liked On: 05-08-2020, 05:29 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by hebe On thread : Getting to know the Sika a bit better
    I didn’t manage to get out immediately after the COVID lockdown but after a cursory reshuffle of my annual leave and a couple of phone calls I had two good trips planned into the Kawekas in June...
    Liked On: 05-08-2020, 05:26 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Survy On thread : Which rimfire suppressor?
    It’s not really a preference to be honest, but it seems to do the job. I wouldn’t own it personally, but the Ardern suppressor from Labour seems to do the job of keeping the sound of the firearms...
    Liked On: 28-07-2020, 10:44 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by cookie On thread : Sika Foundation AGM
    Sika Foundation AGM 23rd August Join us for a BBQ 12pm. Meeting starts At 1Pm Taupo NZDA club rooms mountain road, Taupo
    Liked On: 26-07-2020, 05:30 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Redirect - off topic acknowledgment
    I tried clicking "here" several times and still cannot access many threads. One time I even got redirected to a spam trying to sell bitcoin investment ffs.
    Liked On: 24-07-2020, 01:30 PM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tentman On thread : A tale of many lessons
    Great write up. anyone who hasn't had a "learning experience" like that either has a short memory or tells fibs. It gets easier! Enjoy all the experience including coming home (a little boy once...
    Liked On: 23-07-2020, 11:03 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ryan On thread : 303 vs wet blanket ?
    I'm questioning why the veracity of the title's gone on to two pages!
    Liked On: 04-07-2020, 06:15 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Basic but not always known.
    Greetings All, As far as shooting handedness and eye dominance goes I suspect that many, if not most can shoot of either shoulder and with either eye. I know that I can. Some however have a dominant...
    Liked On: 25-06-2020, 02:56 PM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 257weatherby On thread : Alpine ropes harness etc
    If you are going after Tahr in places you need specialist climbing gear, you goin the wrong places. You think it's going to be a tricky recovery, don't bloody shoot at it in the first place! Was...
    Liked On: 16-06-2020, 05:11 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Dama dama On thread : Outdated question on the Police firearms test
    I'm not sure what is unclear about it. You should do all of A,B and C, therefore the correct answer is D
    Liked On: 10-06-2020, 03:33 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by deer243 On thread : Search for the Holy Grail of deer
    When it comes to hunting one thing i enjoy most is not actually going bush and getting a deer but exploring new places and areas in search of that hidden deer gem thats out there somewhere, what i...
    Liked On: 07-06-2020, 07:42 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Manchester On thread : Which aperture for a lee enfield No4 mk2
    IAnyway, don't go hunting with bayonet attached, you'd look a real dork. I prefer to avoid being thought a dork while hunting, So don't attach it to the rifle while hunting. Only after i see a...
    Liked On: 06-06-2020, 03:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by DavidGunn On thread : Educate this Canadian
    NZ has become very soft...I think it is our leadership...here in NZ we still separate the men from the boys, with crowbars...But I am with you I don't really understand why people take a perfectly...
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 02:49 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by kotuku On thread : OUCH
    Guys ,its not a good day today -1st anniversary of my FIL death and Im feeling it .Hence when i typed the above i was to put it mildly just a little pissed off-hence the ratshit diction and grammar....
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 11:10 AM

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