About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (77)
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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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    Somewhere I have a cardboard box full of books from authors like Joff Thomson, Keith Severinsen, Newton McConochie To me these guys were the real deal and later entrants like Holden were "plastic"...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:53 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Sh00ter On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    I'll have to check this one out. I remember reading a Philip Holden book years ago. In it was a chapter on rifles or on the .303. I'll always remember him talking about the abuse they took. One...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:53 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Community safety?
    yes how the hell did he get it- is there a chain store called the gang gun shop only they know about- I hope no dumb idiot with a FAL loaned it to him -that's their license gone and bloody good...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:51 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No good names left On thread : Useing the firearms register
    That's an ambiguous statement for an official email. They could also say "you may not have to update the Registry" No wonder so many people are confused.
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:55 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : First Aid Training and Article
    it went out when the Anully Injected Death Sentance was prevalent..A.I.D.S has scared the crap out of many as has the various types of hepatitis. its entirely up to you if you do or dont.... the...
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:44 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Bore sight Lazer way off when rifle is zeroed
    ohhh if ya doctor has a cross hair on it ya likely in deep shit indeed
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:43 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Bore sight Lazer way off when rifle is zeroed
    leave that to medical professionals and you have had sufficient drugs
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:42 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Bore sight Lazer way off when rifle is zeroed
    The next thing to learn is once you have a couple of shots on the target, and if the shots are a wee ways from your aiming mark, position your crosshair on your aiming mark, and without moving the...
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:41 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 30.06king On thread : Bore sight Lazer way off when rifle is zeroed
    Forget the laser, just a cheap, rubbish gimmick. Learn proper boresighting by taking ths bolt out and sighting down / through the bore, get it centred on your 50 yds bullseye. Hold the rifle steady...
    Liked On: 19-07-2023, 10:41 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by timattalon On thread : Is purchasing at an Arms auction an activation event for the register
    Indeed. Supposed to, but they have conceeded that it would be near impossible to check or monitor.....much like the accuracy of the register I suspect...
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 03:35 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Lever guns - What do ya reckon?
    Or a Finnwolf - if you can find one!
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 11:35 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bos On thread : Lever guns - What do ya reckon?
    The BLR suits a scope. Mate just had his trigger done on a new BLR in 223. Most lever actions these days have a really low comb on the stock so that when lookin through the scope your cheek floats in...
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 11:26 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Lever guns - What do ya reckon?
    BLR in .308/243 etc has to be about the quickest and most accurate.....a scoped 30/30 or 44 magnum or 357mag in that order after that....although I BELIEVE Henry have put out a lever action...
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 11:24 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Yes, as I said I always present my licence to the buyer even if he doesn't ask to see mine The other thing, which I am bad at, is quickly scanning the licence. Make a point of reading it carefully.
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 04:09 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Useing the firearms register
    I tend to agree with ranger 888s assessment the register is a point in time after an activating event that records the firearms in an individual's possession not where they came from. This covers...
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 12:01 AM

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