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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Total Posts
1,056
Posts Per Day
0.33
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Last Activity
16-05-2024 08:37 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by uk_exile On thread : Advice on inverter/generator
    Buy a Honda. They're quiet, they're 100% reliable.....and their price is higher. But absolutely worth the extra.
    Liked On: 21-11-2022, 09:17 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Maca49 On thread : Police recording serial numbers
    Just like training a new AO without having prior interest or knowledge of firearms. They see it as a clerical roll and heaven forbid they may like them, understand them, collect or form warm...
    Liked On: 21-11-2022, 04:23 AM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Seventenths On thread : Police recording serial numbers
    Don’t just keep a record of you firearm serial numbers as there not the only things that can be stolen! Note the serial numbers of your electronic items such as TV’s, laptops, ipads and even tools...
    Liked On: 21-11-2022, 04:22 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by csmiffy On thread : Police recording serial numbers
    It isnt a case of doing the right thing. It isnt about doing it because it is most likely happening. It isnt because you are doing everything right so why worry It is because this has been...
    Liked On: 21-11-2022, 04:22 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by kruza On thread : The Way It Was
    Way I see it is, use electronic stuff to incress your awareness of things. Wind meters to teach you feel of wind what plants react how to different wind speeds and work out windage. Night vision and...
    Liked On: 16-11-2022, 10:12 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Stag On thread : The Way It Was
    I find nothing more exciting than trekking through haunts of our forefathers with stories of magnificent animals seen and shot under testing conditions in hobnail boots, a bag of rice and wool...
    Liked On: 16-11-2022, 10:11 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Identify old 303B Military Rounds
    Must have been effective, as there are no elephants left in the wild here anymore.
    Liked On: 13-11-2022, 08:17 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No.3 On thread : High court stops Urewera hut burning
    This really isn't a DOC issue as such - it's the wrinkles that were never thought about with the co-governance arrangement. DOC are the 'supporting partner' and can't overrule, but on the other hand...
    Liked On: 11-11-2022, 09:30 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Grey Kiwi On thread : Rem 600 Mohawks
    I bought one of the first Mohawk .308 in NZ waaaaayyyy back (from Dave Tipple...I don't recall that he was 'Gun City' at that time). Very accurate wee rifle, great trigger. Put on a set of Conetrol...
    Liked On: 10-11-2022, 08:17 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by kiwiaviator On thread : Does gunshot clear a area in the bush
    Many years ago in the Urewera I was climbing a spur out of the Waimana and all of a sudden a hind came flying down the spur, stopped 10m away and looked at me. After I shot her, I sat down on the...
    Liked On: 31-10-2022, 01:23 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Airgun Interest
    When I was a kid the predominant air rifle around was the Meteor (introduced 1959) but also common were Gecados. Some Falkes also. I was too young to own my own then so used to go around to an old...
    Liked On: 30-10-2022, 09:54 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Longrun On thread : Te Urewera
    Looks like TUT are meeting their objectives by not having huts to spend maintainence money on. I think there will be precious few huts replacing these.
    Liked On: 29-10-2022, 06:55 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by tetawa On thread : Te Urewera
    "seig heil" was a NZFS hunter, knew him well.
    Liked On: 29-10-2022, 08:40 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Te Urewera
    That would've allowed wriggle room for not demolishing all huts. By demolishing them now they force the issue. And if Doc/the government don't front up with the $$$ they will blame the entire issue...
    Liked On: 28-10-2022, 08:56 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by norsk On thread : Thanks Tuhoe
    You are looking at this with typical narrow mind. Instead think of the potential business opportunity that has just arisen. Open a shop in Galatea or Murupara that sells Fertiliser, netting ,...
    Liked On: 28-10-2022, 03:27 PM

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