About Ranger 888

Basic Information


Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
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
1,127
Posts Per Day
0.32
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
Referrals
0

657 Likes

  1. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson revolver, ex- NZ Police (the handgun that preceded the Glock in their armoury). The advertisement displayed the "serial number" (let's say it is 78******). Got...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 10:29 AM
  2. Bent Barrel
    Bent Barrel liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson revolver, ex- NZ Police (the handgun that preceded the Glock in their armoury). The advertisement displayed the "serial number" (let's say it is 78******). Got...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 08:39 AM
  3. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson revolver, ex- NZ Police (the handgun that preceded the Glock in their armoury). The advertisement displayed the "serial number" (let's say it is 78******). Got...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 03:07 AM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Watch those swing bridges
    Re the "One person at a time" or similar signs, when we were building viewing platforms in the bush, a very wise Chief Ranger (years before the Cave Creek collapse happened) told me "If you're going...
    Liked On: 07-06-2023, 04:01 PM
  5. 57jl
    57jl liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 04-06-2023, 05:19 PM
  6. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 300 PRC why hasnt it achieved greater popularity ?
    Because it ain't a .308??
    Liked On: 01-06-2023, 04:30 PM
  7. Knucks
    Knucks liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Help me shoot a big goat?
    You're after big goats? Try the Beehive....take your pick.
    Liked On: 01-06-2023, 01:01 PM
  8. Woody
    Woody liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 29-05-2023, 02:58 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : no serial numbers
    In answer to your first post, Te Tari Pureke have provided the info: "Regulations...require firearms licence holders to place identification markings ( doesn't specify how/where/what method used) on...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 07:12 PM
  10. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : no serial numbers
    In answer to your first post, Te Tari Pureke have provided the info: "Regulations...require firearms licence holders to place identification markings ( doesn't specify how/where/what method used) on...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 05:59 PM
  11. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : no serial numbers
    In answer to your first post, Te Tari Pureke have provided the info: "Regulations...require firearms licence holders to place identification markings ( doesn't specify how/where/what method used) on...
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 05:52 PM
  12. NoMis
    NoMis liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Good day, one and all
    Welcome aboard!
    Liked On: 28-05-2023, 02:49 PM
  13. Chur Bay
    Chur Bay liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minimum pack contents
    We used to run a series of 3 weekend courses, spread out over several months: Basic Bushcraft, which involved the "classroom" content, e.g. first aid, food and cooking, pack contents, tents and...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 10:07 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minimum pack contents
    We used to run a series of 3 weekend courses, spread out over several months: Basic Bushcraft, which involved the "classroom" content, e.g. first aid, food and cooking, pack contents, tents and...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 08:06 PM
  15. RugerM77
    RugerM77 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minimum pack contents
    We used to run a series of 3 weekend courses, spread out over several months: Basic Bushcraft, which involved the "classroom" content, e.g. first aid, food and cooking, pack contents, tents and...
    Liked On: 26-05-2023, 03:12 PM

19-01-2025


25-06-2024


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!!