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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1,127
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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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657 Likes

  1. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Te Urewera
    Never, never underestimate Winnie. Think of him what you like, but he keeps politicians honest.
    Liked On: 18-10-2022, 09:36 PM
  2. Rusky
    Rusky liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    Guys, don't shoot the messenger. Do some research, check for yourselves. DoC is doing "covert" deals over land swaps with various iwi around the country, that don't require public consultation. There...
    Liked On: 11-10-2022, 08:15 AM
  3. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Kaimanawa Forest Park
    I have learnt from a personal experience that deals aligned to Treaty decisions do NOT require public consultation. Welcome to our future.
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 02:30 PM
  4. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:31 AM
  5. caberslash
    caberslash liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 06-10-2022, 09:42 AM
  6. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Our favourite ever firearms..
    Mohawk .308...best rifle I ever had! Why did I sell it! Buggered if I know! Sound familiar guys?
    Liked On: 05-10-2022, 07:18 PM
  7. Huntertoo
    Huntertoo liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : One up the spout
    A safety catch is a mechanical device. Mechanical devices can/will fail. Calling it a "safety" catch is a misnomer and provides a false sense of security. I don't understand this insistence on having...
    Liked On: 03-10-2022, 07:58 PM
  8. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : RST Hunters Club - New Series
    Finnwolf...yeah, I meant "punched"! I was half asleep when I wrote that! Onya!
    Liked On: 22-09-2022, 01:51 PM
  9. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : RST Hunters Club - New Series
    Anyone watch it tonight, Wednesday 21 September? If Anto said "pushed on/pushed up/ pushed through" once, he said it 673 times, FFS! And what about: "That's the hind we saw last night! Yeah, that's...
    Liked On: 22-09-2022, 08:27 AM
  10. 7mmwsm
    7mmwsm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : RST Hunters Club - New Series
    Anyone watch it tonight, Wednesday 21 September? If Anto said "pushed on/pushed up/ pushed through" once, he said it 673 times, FFS! And what about: "That's the hind we saw last night! Yeah, that's...
    Liked On: 22-09-2022, 08:05 AM
  11. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Guys, the overriding theme here seems to be we are in agreement the register will end up as a clusterfuck, because it will contain far too much irrelevant detail, will be prone to data entry errors,...
    Liked On: 15-09-2022, 12:03 PM
  12. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearms Registry Consultation Open
    Guys, the overriding theme here seems to be we are in agreement the register will end up as a clusterfuck, because it will contain far too much irrelevant detail, will be prone to data entry errors,...
    Liked On: 14-09-2022, 05:41 AM
  13. Tedz50
    Tedz50 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : I wasn't seriously expecting to hit it.........Fluke shots.
    You're not going to believe this one.......spotted a rabbit sitting up on top of a small hill in a paddock, ranged it at 327 metres, strong breeze blowing from left to right. Lifted the ancient...
    Liked On: 13-09-2022, 12:59 PM
  14. Barry the hunter
    Barry the hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : I wasn't seriously expecting to hit it.........Fluke shots.
    You're not going to believe this one.......spotted a rabbit sitting up on top of a small hill in a paddock, ranged it at 327 metres, strong breeze blowing from left to right. Lifted the ancient...
    Liked On: 13-09-2022, 09:25 AM
  15. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Worm
    I've dug them up in the Waitakere Ranges while track building, over a metre long.
    Liked On: 09-09-2022, 01:15 AM

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