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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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:37 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by erniec On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    We expect a lot of our police and they can only do so much. Their leadership and direction is one of the problems. But statistic tell us they can only do so much. I ride motorbikes and get the...
    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 01:08 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 10-Ring On thread : surrender your FAL
    Not a garage but a current WOF and registration on the vehicle being used. The requirement for having security at your own place of residence instead of at an alternative FAL holder's place is...
    Liked On: 31-12-2022, 02:13 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : "NZ Guns and Hunting" magazine
    so..MAYBE??? if someone has Nicks contact details...see if its alright with him if we,as a forum... crate a thread or better still a section with old articles reposted.... even I can take a photo of...
    Liked On: 27-12-2022, 04:08 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : A reflection and a reminder - Unsafe act
    OK confession time. A long long time ago I was guilty of that myself after seeing an experienced hunter using his scope, rifle was empty so I didn’t see the problem. Until one day I did the...
    Liked On: 25-12-2022, 10:51 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Synthetic On thread : A reflection and a reminder - Unsafe act
    Just wanted to make a reflection and put out a reminder following an unsafe act over the weekend. I took a newbie out in search for some wallabies on Doc land. He doesn't have a firearms license...
    Liked On: 25-12-2022, 10:50 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by rockland On thread : "NZ Guns and Hunting" magazine
    I have every issue, and would've happily kept buying them, but lost interest when they went digital. Had a couple of my articles published. Still enjoy re-reading the magazines on a rainy day.
    Liked On: 24-12-2022, 04:42 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by tiroahunta On thread : "NZ Guns and Hunting" magazine
    Nik took a risk n didnt work out. I certainly preferred the paper format. Sent from my SM-A135F using Tapatalk
    Liked On: 21-12-2022, 03:02 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Calibre Choice in the 1970's
    Russian 22 But $26 was a fair chunk of change in the mid 70's and the M1's etc were only 30 years old max. And; there wasn't the disposable cash to spend on rifles etc as there is now. You only have...
    Liked On: 21-12-2022, 02:33 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Finnwolf On thread : Calibre Choice in the 1970's
    Don’t forget the Toz17s for $14.
    Liked On: 21-12-2022, 02:33 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Flyblown On thread : Terrible news out of Aussie today!
    In the fullness of time the profiles of the offenders will be fully recorded. The interview with their father was revealing. It’s already pretty clear how terribly far down the rabbit hole these...
    Liked On: 18-12-2022, 11:31 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No.3 On thread : Terrible news out of Aussie today!
    Seems that two of the offenders were very successful and well-thought-of public education workers, teacher and a principle. Seems that they ended up butting heads with the system and not coming out...
    Liked On: 18-12-2022, 11:31 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tedz50 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    This is my experience exactly treat it like a centrefire and clean it whether you have fired seven shots or seventy also find the ammo it likes and buy plenty as you can be sure the next batch will...
    Liked On: 05-12-2022, 10:40 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Ground Control On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    I've owned five .22 mags over 30 years . Most of them were very average in regards to accuracy , but they earned their place in the safe because the round is very useful for sending animals to the...
    Liked On: 03-12-2022, 08:49 AM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by scotty On thread : Bird poo in an eco-sanctuary
    a coupla things come to mind......... history repeating introduce one pest to rid us of another then repeat then repeat i have a sparrow and starling problem here too ..... is it cos i dont...
    Liked On: 25-11-2022, 04:20 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Hunting, painting, and a spot of perving.
    Great yarn We all spend far too much time at work And not enough time out hunting
    Liked On: 22-11-2022, 08:51 AM

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