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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Yesterday 02:52 PM
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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tentman On thread : Useing the firearms register
    It's early days but I for one won't be changing my buying habits. If something comes along that takes my fancy I'll buy it and press the button on my "submission" which is largely complete but not...
    Liked On: 05-07-2023, 12:00 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Rules for a strong room (NOT for endorsed weapons)??
    My understanding is that if a deer is wandering across your garden, if you can get access to your loaded firearms fast enough to shoot it before it disappears then the security is inadequate :P :P :P
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 08:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : aqua shoes for river crossings
    this is why the cullers n meat hunters ended up with bullers with holes in lower bit of sides so water could just come back out again.... combine that with your feet n socks in a plastic bag and your...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:49 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by MB On thread : aqua shoes for river crossings
    After a trip to the Raukūmaras where I seemed to be crossing a braided river every 5 minutes, I came back intent on finding a good solution. I looked at a kind of wader that you could slip on over...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:48 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by DavidGunn On thread : aqua shoes for river crossings
    Vacuum bags for back steaks from the freezing works work quite well, they are long enough to bunch the tops in your hand around groin level, after you have crossed the stream you put a stone in them...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:46 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Rules for a strong room (NOT for endorsed weapons)??
    weird as storing the 3 bits seperately has been the done thing for close to 40 years....well at least 35 since I got my first licence..about the same time as cabinets came in.... we as family...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:42 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Rules for a strong room (NOT for endorsed weapons)??
    stash your blots in the undie draw and ammunition in bottom of wardrobe sort of deal..someone gaining entry to your strong room then doesnt have the other two vital bits of the 3 part puzzle..... is...
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 04:40 AM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 30.06king On thread : Useing the firearms register
    I registered my firearms today. Taking a rifle overseas soon which is probably viewed as "export" and "import", an activating matter and as I had time today during a wet afternoon decided to get it...
    Liked On: 29-06-2023, 09:48 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Tentman On thread : Useing the firearms register
    ^Probably better than a bunch on here - they might be just smart enough to read what they have to do . . .
    Liked On: 27-06-2023, 10:38 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by blip On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    As we are finding everyone has a different interpritation of all this. Im no expert but a major part to me would be a part that the firearm needs to have to fire a round. A suppressor to me would be...
    Liked On: 27-06-2023, 10:33 AM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by shift14 On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    Previously posted 50’s Wapiti ballot. Hankinson or Wapiti River. No Gortex. Army greatcoat, Felt Fedora hat, Dad with flash oilskin Parka. 227299 B
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 02:54 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by trooper90 On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    Anyone who had to explore their block with "unknown " on the map if there was one and carry a canvas tent.
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 02:54 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by stagstalker On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    Such different times. Different animal considerations, different access considerations etc.
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 02:53 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Lucky On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    Yes I agree that’s not easy to answer , early days more animals but they also had very basic gear or even maps , they were real pioneers and tough bastards , vs say Tinsleys era , less animals , gear...
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 02:53 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Puddleduk On thread : Wapiti hunters. Who was better?
    The older hunters shot mature bulls and put them on their walls, the majority today call themselves hunters and shoot immature bulls and put them all over facebook, youtube, instagram etc
    Liked On: 26-06-2023, 02:52 PM

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