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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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,144
Posts Per Day
0.32
General Information
Last Activity
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Fixing basic gun racks to studs
    I'm selling 6- gun racks with mounting bolts that that can't be tampered with. They've passed 2 police inspections. They are heavy, not sure what a courier would charge, but I'm selling them for $50....
    Liked On: 30-05-2024, 04:23 PM
  2. STC
    STC liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Half cock or safety
    To those of you who trust a safety catch, get a mate to: -put a live round in the chamber of your rifle -close the bolt (cocking the rifle) - apply the safety -point the muzzle at your tummy...
    Liked On: 27-05-2024, 12:48 PM
  3. CATLINS HUNTER
    CATLINS HUNTER liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : LandSAR volunteers should I
    Track and clue awareness produces better results at SAR and hunting...
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 08:43 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : LandSAR volunteers should I
    Track and clue awareness produces better results at SAR and hunting...
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 08:03 PM
  5. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : LandSAR volunteers should I
    Track and clue awareness produces better results at SAR and hunting...
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 03:59 PM
  6. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : LandSAR volunteers should I
    Chindit, onya dude! I was involved for 25 years. It can be a big time commitment for training, and callouts, but if you can contribute, go for it! It is very satisfying.
    Liked On: 23-05-2024, 11:08 AM
  7. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How necessary is camo?
    Interesting change of attitude shown here, guys. Twenty years ago, most of the answers would have been a vote for camo. I wear blaze orange in the bush, and yellow in open country, because I want...
    Liked On: 12-02-2024, 12:14 PM
  8. CanuckHunterAB
    CanuckHunterAB liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 12:21 PM
  9. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    AH, nostalgia ain't what it used to be!
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 11:00 AM
  10. Eat Meater
    Eat Meater liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 11-02-2024, 07:50 AM
  11. Muttonguts
    Muttonguts liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 11:24 AM
  12. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:52 AM
  13. john m
    john m liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:37 AM
  14. 30.06king
    30.06king liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:15 AM
  15. Arced
    Arced liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old school hunting
    What! No camo! No scope sight! No suppressor! No bipod! How did this clown manage to shoot a deer??
    Liked On: 10-02-2024, 09:06 AM

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