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
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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. Steelo
    Steelo liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Suppressors and water
    When I was with the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we did some interesting tests with taped muzzles...result was that if the tape was stretched tightly over the muzzle, it sometimes changed the point of...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 10:21 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Suppressors and water
    When I was with the NZ Mountain Safety Council, we did some interesting tests with taped muzzles...result was that if the tape was stretched tightly over the muzzle, it sometimes changed the point of...
    Liked On: 25-06-2023, 05:24 PM
  3. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    Thanks Tasbay: I foolishly thought the Firearms Safety Authority would be able to furnish this information...
    Liked On: 22-06-2023, 10:55 AM
  4. woods223
    woods223 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : My great-niece started her hunting career.
    You will be a very happy Great Uncle! My new great niece is only two, but I told her mum last week that I'm sorting out her first rifle now! Can't start them too early, I reckon!
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 04:53 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : My great-niece started her hunting career.
    You will be a very happy Great Uncle! My new great niece is only two, but I told her mum last week that I'm sorting out her first rifle now! Can't start them too early, I reckon!
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 02:03 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Navigation
    Teaching compass skills to a group one day..gave them all the same bearing to set on their compasses, and told them to walk in that direction. Eight of the group of nine walked off confidently, the...
    Liked On: 21-06-2023, 10:34 AM
  7. 300CALMAN
    300CALMAN liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Is this 'fair'?
    In Auckland, they check registration and Warrants of Fitness as well.
    Liked On: 19-06-2023, 10:38 PM
  8. Old_School
    Old_School liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : remington golden bullets, any good or are they junk?
    I have a load of them for sale at $5 per 50, pick up only, in West Auckland. Text me on 0274791855.
    Liked On: 18-06-2023, 09:59 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : remington golden bullets, any good or are they junk?
    I have a load of them for sale at $5 per 50, pick up only, in West Auckland. Text me on 0274791855.
    Liked On: 18-06-2023, 01:38 PM
  10. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Good cobbler in Auckland? And a whinge about Vivo Barefoot shoes
    Reading the advertising blurb, you lost me after "Rewild your feet".....did the alarm bells not ring in your head?
    Liked On: 17-06-2023, 08:51 AM
  11. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Is this 'fair'?
    In Auckland, they check registration and Warrants of Fitness as well.
    Liked On: 15-06-2023, 01:40 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Is this 'fair'?
    In Auckland, they check registration and Warrants of Fitness as well.
    Liked On: 15-06-2023, 01:07 PM
  13. woods223
    woods223 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How to calculate shooting angle?
    Whew, that was a lengthy telling off! You may have missed my point, which was that if you rely on technology, and not understand or be aware of alternatives, you may have problems when the technology...
    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 11:00 PM
  14. stagstalker
    stagstalker liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How to calculate shooting angle?
    Great dialogue guys! Good stuff!
    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 10:51 PM
  15. stagstalker
    stagstalker liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How to calculate shooting angle?
    Whew, that was a lengthy telling off! You may have missed my point, which was that if you rely on technology, and not understand or be aware of alternatives, you may have problems when the technology...
    Liked On: 12-06-2023, 09:55 PM

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