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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Total Posts
1,053
Posts Per Day
0.33
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Last Activity
22-04-2024 03:46 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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598 Likes

  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Some useful statistics from Nicole McKee
    Finnwolk, to me gun control is holding the firearm firmly with both hands...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 02:53 PM
  2. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Some useful statistics from Nicole McKee
    Finnwolk, to me gun control is holding the firearm firmly with both hands...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 02:47 PM
  3. Dublin
    Dublin liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm storage near National park village
    Police station?
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 12:11 PM
  4. bigbear
    bigbear liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm storage near National park village
    Police station?
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 12:02 PM
  5. HuntBeta
    HuntBeta liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    Correction needed: the actual distance your projectile travels is the line "A", therefore you need to aim lower. Most uphill/downhill shots go over the target. Secondly, you will get a different...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 07:23 AM
  6. Jusepy
    Jusepy liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Getting back into air rifles !
    I have a Sheridan .25...a really powerful, accurate pistol! And a .177 Benjamin Prowler rifle..man, has that got some grunt!
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 07:59 PM
  7. blip
    blip liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Finally a nice day
    Great yarn! Out there doin' it, as they say!
    Liked On: 06-08-2023, 04:07 PM
  8. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Trying to identify a firearm.....Help needed.
    It's obviously an evil semi-automatic 50 round capacity ASSAULT WEAPON..horrors! Why wasn't this handed in???
    Liked On: 04-08-2023, 09:03 PM
  9. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Trying to identify a firearm.....Help needed.
    It's obviously an evil semi-automatic 50 round capacity ASSAULT WEAPON..horrors! Why wasn't this handed in???
    Liked On: 04-08-2023, 06:45 PM
  10. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Climate
    For sea level rise doubters, a personal observation: I have a holiday home on an island in Auckland Harbour. My neighbour there built a boatshed in 1960. He was a practical man, and very observant,...
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 09:33 PM
  11. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Climate
    For sea level rise doubters, a personal observation: I have a holiday home on an island in Auckland Harbour. My neighbour there built a boatshed in 1960. He was a practical man, and very observant,...
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 05:16 PM
  12. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Climate
    For sea level rise doubters, a personal observation: I have a holiday home on an island in Auckland Harbour. My neighbour there built a boatshed in 1960. He was a practical man, and very observant,...
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 02:21 PM
  13. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do you Clean/Treat/Preserve your Swanndri (or similar) woolen kit?
    Tahr....I suppose you don't wear a black woollen singlet either? Bloody heathen!
    Liked On: 28-07-2023, 08:49 PM
  14. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : PLB while hunting
    Great story, thanks for sharing! It's often said that good judgement/decisions comes from experience; experience comes from poor judgement/decisions.
    Liked On: 28-07-2023, 02:35 PM
  15. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Why are they called foresight & back/rear sight?
    Foresight: front end of rifle barrel Back (rear)sight: back end of barrel.
    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 10:11 PM

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