About Ranger 888

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

  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : LPG lamps info
    Modern led lamps have pretty much made them redundant too.
    Liked On: 22-09-2024, 07:51 PM
  2. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by schwen On thread : Firearm License unrelated referee
    I don't see an issue with making foreigners wait 3 years for a FAL. After all, why take the chance of shortcutting the process when the consequences of getting it wrong will backfire on all other FAL...
    Liked On: 15-09-2024, 06:13 PM
  3. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Hugh Shields On thread : Useing the firearms register
    jusepy81 Wrote, "Went to register my guns , found my cell phone number is already in use apparently...... ?" I had exactly the same problem. Reason: At some stage in my life I had created (or partly...
    Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:11 PM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Well I got to visit with forumite birthday boy and his lovely wife today.just to say hello and share a cuppa.spent half an hour on phone to another forumite this morning,he was just checking in on...
    Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:05 PM
  5. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by longshot On thread : South Island 4wd Trip Recommendations
    Recommend just doing the whole rainbow road too, worth it just for the drive.
    Liked On: 28-08-2024, 06:20 PM
  6. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by physeptone On thread : To many oldies and to few young people.
    The problem with the young is (if they are not vehemently against guns because that fits with their vegan beliefs) simply that they cannot afford to shoot A-cat rifles and shotguns are one thing (not...
    Liked On: 21-08-2024, 04:48 PM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Mooseman On thread : Goat cull
    Goat culling is has to be done, without it numbers sky rocket and the bush suffers. In some areas deer are starting to cause similar problems, get out there and reduce their numbers it has to happen....
    Liked On: 18-08-2024, 12:08 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Fee Knicks On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Me , mate ? I'm just astounded you dont use your mobility scooter more often.... ;) Getting older sucks , thats the truth of it but its not a reason to give up...
    Liked On: 17-08-2024, 01:46 AM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Maca49 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Elon, can get you on the net
    Liked On: 17-08-2024, 01:46 AM
  10. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 308 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    If you get a bit of copper half inch pipe, thread one end for a hose connection and bend the other end over like a candy cane then slightly flatten the mouth you can clean gutters blind from much...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:24 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Into my 79th year now. I learned to grudgingly accept that I can't burn the candle ay both ends like O ised to. Home projects take precedence and take longer than they uded to, but there is still...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:24 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by grandpamac On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Greetings All, Old codgerhood strikes again. Nice and calm this morning so got the last of the highest gutters cleaned without any excitement. Was carrying the working platform from my scaffolding...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:21 PM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by john m On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    E Paton and son in 450x3 1/4" bpe, damascus with Henry rifled barrels. Left and right poa 1" group at 50 yds useing nitro for black load and Woodleigh 350gr sp 1900fps. The rifle has been in our...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:20 PM
  14. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by john m On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    This old codger is 72 and today I went out with a rifle that's twice my age. I've had radiation for cancer a hip replacement and broke my Achilles 14 months ago. From the car the climb to this spot...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:19 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Rapidly approaching 71 I injured the Achilles on my right leg just over four weeks ago. That was the result of an aged body and a foolish expectation that I could still push heavy stuff around like...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:17 PM

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