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)

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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,127
Posts Per Day
0.32
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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657 Likes

  1. Low box
    Low box liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Having been involved in SAR for 40 years, what never ceased to amaze me was what equipment people wished "they had brought with me" while waiting hours/days, injured, for rescue. Or wondering if...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 03:33 PM
  2. Pixie Z
    Pixie Z liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Having been involved in SAR for 40 years, what never ceased to amaze me was what equipment people wished "they had brought with me" while waiting hours/days, injured, for rescue. Or wondering if...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 03:08 PM
  3. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Having been involved in SAR for 40 years, what never ceased to amaze me was what equipment people wished "they had brought with me" while waiting hours/days, injured, for rescue. Or wondering if...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 02:03 PM
  4. woods223
    woods223 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Having been involved in SAR for 40 years, what never ceased to amaze me was what equipment people wished "they had brought with me" while waiting hours/days, injured, for rescue. Or wondering if...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 01:37 PM
  5. Shearer
    Shearer liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : He should have taken a plb.
    Having been involved in SAR for 40 years, what never ceased to amaze me was what equipment people wished "they had brought with me" while waiting hours/days, injured, for rescue. Or wondering if...
    Liked On: 05-05-2023, 12:06 PM
  6. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : why is .22LR ammo so expensive now?
    I've still got multiple brands of .22 ammo (bagged) for $5 for 50 rounds. Pick up only, in West Auckland. PM me.
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 10:44 PM
  7. slk12
    slk12 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : why is .22LR ammo so expensive now?
    I've still got multiple brands of .22 ammo (bagged) for $5 for 50 rounds. Pick up only, in West Auckland. PM me.
    Liked On: 04-05-2023, 07:16 PM
  8. 308
    308 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mildew on my rifles. Damp rid seems to do nothing
    A dehumidifier works brilliantly in my concrete floored gunroom.
    Liked On: 01-05-2023, 05:14 PM
  9. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mildew on my rifles. Damp rid seems to do nothing
    A dehumidifier works brilliantly in my concrete floored gunroom.
    Liked On: 01-05-2023, 07:01 AM
  10. Fatberg
    Fatberg liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    The postal bidding form for a firearms auction I was keen on, required me to record: 1. my firearms licence "version", and 2. which "C" endorsement I had, either C1, C2, C3 or C4. I...
    Liked On: 26-04-2023, 02:21 PM
  11. Pengy
    Pengy 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: 19-04-2023, 08:34 PM
  12. Growlybear
    Growlybear 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: 19-04-2023, 02:31 PM
  13. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    The postal bidding form for a firearms auction I was keen on, required me to record: 1. my firearms licence "version", and 2. which "C" endorsement I had, either C1, C2, C3 or C4. I...
    Liked On: 19-04-2023, 01:19 PM
  14. outlander
    outlander 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: 19-04-2023, 09:21 AM
  15. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Safety Authority
    The postal bidding form for a firearms auction I was keen on, required me to record: 1. my firearms licence "version", and 2. which "C" endorsement I had, either C1, C2, C3 or C4. I...
    Liked On: 19-04-2023, 09:18 AM

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