About Ranger 888

Basic Information


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
01-05-2024 02:52 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Lauries Hut On thread : First firearm data leak didn’t take long
    This is a super easy fix. David Seymour if you’re listening. Please ensure Superintendent Wilson, and any politicians supporting this bill are given new jobs working security. They can stand...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:40 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Half cock or safety
    Oh boy oh boy have I got a senario for you...... I play this one out on regular basis witH new shooters I will open rifle and demonstrate it is empty and lean it up against tree then turn back walk...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:12 PM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Moa Hunter On thread : Half cock or safety
    The only safe gun has an empty chamber. Hunt with an empty chamber and learn how to load a round silently and quickly once game is close. Then stalk in to the shot with safety on or 'Half open Bolt'...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:11 PM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by STC On thread : Half cock or safety
    Empty chamber. Having a deer 10m in front of me and failing to shoot it, does not put me off hunting. Accidently injuring or killing myself or a loved one definitely will...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:10 PM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Howa1500 On thread : Half cock or safety
    safety %100 for me alot of guns can fire from "half cock" incl tikka if they are pushed past a certain point, luring people into a false sense of security at the end of the day your biggest safety is...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:09 PM
  6. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by csmiffy On thread : Community safety?
    Whoever is arguing on the side of the govt to get the costing right, just remember the Canadian example where they budgeted what they thought was a feasible amount to make it work. They were wrong....
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 07:20 PM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by NIMROD On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    I must admit,,, Bullers were designed with Te Urewera & The Ruahines in mind :thumbsup: And even now.... If I see a set of Buller prints on the track, I get worried. Because someone's in front of me...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    Bullers Thar you heathen - bend over and beat yourself with an onga onga and akeake stick - how many hundreds of hunters and bushmen have worn those - best bush boot for North Island bush out bar...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by XR500 On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    We need to clone NIMROD and use those clones throughout our secondary schools as teachers, so we stand some chance of producing knowledgeable, resilient, productive members of society.
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by NIMROD On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    Swanndies taught me to keep moving when i was wet. Bullers taught me that wet feet didn't matter. Mercators taught me how to sharpen a knife, and more importantly, keep it sharp. Torches with a...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 10:57 AM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 6x47 On thread : Warehouse ”Back Country” trousers
    That is a -serious- case of flatulence!
    Liked On: 22-07-2023, 12:05 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Hunteast On thread : Good Ladd aposing the firearms regerstry
    Someone appears to have an anger management issue over an opinion and also needs to get over it.
    Liked On: 21-07-2023, 12:27 PM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Tahr On thread : Community safety?
    I give Coster credit that he didn't generalise and actually said a tiny (or maybe a very smal) minority of licensed fire arms owners likely sell on to criminals. And he is probably correct. He also...
    Liked On: 21-07-2023, 12:24 PM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Stick a bullet in your muzzle?
    if it was .316 in groves and still .303 on lands it would still have plenty of spin capability...if it was .316 in grooves and .310 on lands however...its rooted LOL.
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 11:00 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by hebe On thread : Excellent Books by Kiwi Authors
    That Richard Hall book has some really great writing in it. Along the track - Bill Axbey. Not necessarily about deer shot but some of the adventures he had were remarkable.Theres a bit about a...
    Liked On: 20-07-2023, 10:54 PM

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