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)

Statistics


Total Posts
Total Posts
1,053
Posts Per Day
0.33
General Information
Last Activity
22-04-2024 03:46 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
Referrals
0

598 Likes

  1. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : People don't listen.
    Back in the days just after the Tongariro Power Scheme was finishing, and you could drive up the Waipakihi River a considerable distance, I was wandering on foot upstream, and was passed by 4...
    Liked On: 28-01-2024, 06:24 AM
  2. XR500
    XR500 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : People don't listen.
    Back in the days just after the Tongariro Power Scheme was finishing, and you could drive up the Waipakihi River a considerable distance, I was wandering on foot upstream, and was passed by 4...
    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 07:34 PM
  3. Twodiffs
    Twodiffs liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : People don't listen.
    Back in the days just after the Tongariro Power Scheme was finishing, and you could drive up the Waipakihi River a considerable distance, I was wandering on foot upstream, and was passed by 4...
    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 06:17 PM
  4. Trout
    Trout liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : People don't listen.
    Back in the days just after the Tongariro Power Scheme was finishing, and you could drive up the Waipakihi River a considerable distance, I was wandering on foot upstream, and was passed by 4...
    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 06:00 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : People don't listen.
    Back in the days just after the Tongariro Power Scheme was finishing, and you could drive up the Waipakihi River a considerable distance, I was wandering on foot upstream, and was passed by 4...
    Liked On: 26-01-2024, 05:14 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .17 HMR blow up
    While on the subject, I had a brand new Anschutz .22..fired a few old CAC rounds through it, heard a dull pop, fired another round: there was a loud CRACK and it felt like someone had thrown a...
    Liked On: 07-01-2024, 12:22 PM
  7. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Red deer art
    Or if you've got a few old LP records, and a lot of patience.....240960240962
    Liked On: 07-01-2024, 07:37 AM
  8. Billbob
    Billbob liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Red deer art
    Or if you've got a few old LP records, and a lot of patience.....240960240962
    Liked On: 06-01-2024, 10:05 PM
  9. matagouri
    matagouri liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Red deer art
    Or if you've got a few old LP records, and a lot of patience.....240960240962
    Liked On: 06-01-2024, 05:23 PM
  10. 300wsm for life
    300wsm for life liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Red deer art
    Or if you've got a few old LP records, and a lot of patience.....240960240962
    Liked On: 06-01-2024, 04:40 PM
  11. 19Badger
    19Badger liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?
    1. Yes. 2.You must hold the rifle in a consistent manner, both while sighting in and target shooting/hunting, to get the same result. Holding the scope will affect the barrel harmonics which...
    Liked On: 02-01-2024, 12:14 PM
  12. Magnetite
    Magnetite liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?
    1. Yes. 2.You must hold the rifle in a consistent manner, both while sighting in and target shooting/hunting, to get the same result. Holding the scope will affect the barrel harmonics which...
    Liked On: 29-12-2023, 10:20 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?
    1. Yes. 2.You must hold the rifle in a consistent manner, both while sighting in and target shooting/hunting, to get the same result. Holding the scope will affect the barrel harmonics which...
    Liked On: 26-12-2023, 11:18 PM
  14. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A Clear Test
    Nice one Tahr! Great story, great shooting too! You deserve a break after that..
    Liked On: 20-12-2023, 10:54 PM
  15. Fssprecision
    Fssprecision liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Suppressed Lever Action
    Nice,nice,nice!
    Liked On: 19-11-2023, 05:22 AM

04-03-2024


12-09-2023


04-07-2023


16-05-2023


01-09-2022


15-07-2022


12-07-2022


18-06-2022


24-11-2021


06-11-2021


01-09-2021


22-08-2021


22-07-2021


16-06-2021


13-09-2020


30-04-2019


12-07-2018


No results to display...
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!