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
22-04-2024 03:46 PM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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598 Likes

  1. Swanny
    Swanny 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: 27-07-2023, 05:51 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck 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: 27-07-2023, 05:44 PM
  3. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Half cock or safety
    Some of you are still confusing half open bolt with half cock: they are 2 completely different scenarios. A half open bolt is when the cartridge is half way into the chamber, so the bolt needs to...
    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 05:43 PM
  4. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Half cock or safety
    Some of you are still confusing half open bolt with half cock: they are 2 completely different scenarios. A half open bolt is when the cartridge is half way into the chamber, so the bolt needs to...
    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 05:30 PM
  5. 7mm tragic
    7mm tragic liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Half cock or safety
    Some of you are still confusing half open bolt with half cock: they are 2 completely different scenarios. A half open bolt is when the cartridge is half way into the chamber, so the bolt needs to...
    Liked On: 27-07-2023, 05:09 PM
  6. Bagheera
    Bagheera 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, 11:15 AM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck 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, 10:41 AM
  8. 308
    308 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, 01:33 AM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Half cock or safety
    To those of you who trust a safety catch, get a mate to: -put a live round in the chamber of your rifle -close the bolt (cocking the rifle) - apply the safety -point the muzzle at your tummy...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 11:48 PM
  10. Joe_90
    Joe_90 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: 26-07-2023, 11:21 PM
  11. Longrun
    Longrun 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: 26-07-2023, 11:12 PM
  12. techno retard
    techno retard 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: 26-07-2023, 11:08 PM
  13. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter 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: 26-07-2023, 11:08 PM
  14. useraccounts
    useraccounts 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: 26-07-2023, 09:13 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Lever guns - What do ya reckon?
    Agree on the BLR..had one in .243, it was the slickest little rifle for a southpaw! Should never have sold it!!
    Liked On: 18-07-2023, 04:07 PM

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