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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Yesterday 08:43 AM
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07-08-2015
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657 Likes

  1. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    When I was conducting the firearms safety lectures/exam for applicants for firearms licences in West Auckland back in the 1980s, the AO showed me an immaculately made stainless steel, semi automatic....
    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 10:59 PM
  2. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    When I was conducting the firearms safety lectures/exam for applicants for firearms licences in West Auckland back in the 1980s, the AO showed me an immaculately made stainless steel, semi automatic....
    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 04:46 PM
  3. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    When I was conducting the firearms safety lectures/exam for applicants for firearms licences in West Auckland back in the 1980s, the AO showed me an immaculately made stainless steel, semi automatic....
    Liked On: 03-01-2023, 04:03 PM
  4. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How the 700NE came about
    A few of the larger varmint calibres.....L to R: 600 Nitro Express (900 grain bullet); 700 NE (1000 grain bullet, 8900 foot pounds muzzle energy; 10 gauge rifle load; .729 Jongmans (1000 grain...
    Liked On: 31-12-2022, 01:14 PM
  5. jakewire
    jakewire liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How the 700NE came about
    A few of the larger varmint calibres.....L to R: 600 Nitro Express (900 grain bullet); 700 NE (1000 grain bullet, 8900 foot pounds muzzle energy; 10 gauge rifle load; .729 Jongmans (1000 grain...
    Liked On: 31-12-2022, 01:14 PM
  6. 7mmwsm
    7mmwsm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How the 700NE came about
    A few of the larger varmint calibres.....L to R: 600 Nitro Express (900 grain bullet); 700 NE (1000 grain bullet, 8900 foot pounds muzzle energy; 10 gauge rifle load; .729 Jongmans (1000 grain...
    Liked On: 31-12-2022, 11:38 AM
  7. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    My Anschutz .22 magnum shoots 1" at 100m......BUT, the secret is : 1. select the right ammo brand for YOUR rifle.. 2. clean the barrel thoroughly after 20-30 rounds. The copper jacketed ammo at the...
    Liked On: 28-12-2022, 06:53 PM
  8. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Calibre Choice in the 1970's
    I made the switch from .303 to .308 for deer hunting in about 1982. I have owned (in .308) a Mohawk 600, a Remington 742, a Winchester Model 100 (all great guns but now sadly gone), and keep a...
    Liked On: 17-12-2022, 07:58 AM
  9. Grantn
    Grantn liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Calibre Choice in the 1970's
    I made the switch from .303 to .308 for deer hunting in about 1982. I have owned (in .308) a Mohawk 600, a Remington 742, a Winchester Model 100 (all great guns but now sadly gone), and keep a...
    Liked On: 16-12-2022, 10:45 PM
  10. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    My Anschutz .22 magnum shoots 1" at 100m......BUT, the secret is : 1. select the right ammo brand for YOUR rifle.. 2. clean the barrel thoroughly after 20-30 rounds. The copper jacketed ammo at the...
    Liked On: 03-12-2022, 12:27 PM
  11. mudgripz
    mudgripz liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    My Anschutz .22 magnum shoots 1" at 100m......BUT, the secret is : 1. select the right ammo brand for YOUR rifle.. 2. clean the barrel thoroughly after 20-30 rounds. The copper jacketed ammo at the...
    Liked On: 02-12-2022, 08:48 PM
  12. akaroa1
    akaroa1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    My Anschutz .22 magnum shoots 1" at 100m......BUT, the secret is : 1. select the right ammo brand for YOUR rifle.. 2. clean the barrel thoroughly after 20-30 rounds. The copper jacketed ammo at the...
    Liked On: 02-12-2022, 03:55 PM
  13. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : .22 Magnum Accuracy
    My Anschutz .22 magnum shoots 1" at 100m......BUT, the secret is : 1. select the right ammo brand for YOUR rifle.. 2. clean the barrel thoroughly after 20-30 rounds. The copper jacketed ammo at the...
    Liked On: 02-12-2022, 03:35 PM
  14. Swanny
    Swanny liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A Poor Man's Rangefinder
    Well done grandpamac.....moral of the story? We old fullas might know a thing or two..
    Liked On: 26-11-2022, 08:31 PM
  15. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : scope sighting
    Work out the average range you will be shooting at: 50m, 100m ,150m. etc. Sight in for a zero at that range (using the ammo you will be hunting with!), then check the mid range in case a close shot...
    Liked On: 25-11-2022, 05:52 PM

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