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. Growlybear
    Growlybear liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Police pushing firearms safety in mass media
    Crimestoppers..another name for Gun Control NZ?
    Liked On: 03-07-2021, 06:39 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22LR hunting ammo
    What mimms2 said. My 10/22 loves CCI subs and Winchester subs: rabbits and possums out to 100m have a very short future. BTW, I have (for Auckland shooters only, because pick up and licence sighting...
    Liked On: 03-07-2021, 04:57 PM
  3. rewa
    rewa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 30-06-2021, 04:30 PM
  4. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 10:11 PM
  5. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:53 PM
  6. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:23 PM
  7. Danny
    Danny liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:22 PM
  8. doinit
    doinit liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:05 PM
  9. sometimes1
    sometimes1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 01:39 PM
  10. mudgripz
    mudgripz liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 10:38 AM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 10:08 AM
  12. Woody
    Woody liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:30 AM
  13. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Tape
    In the rain, I always carry the rifle muzzle down. As NZMSC firearms safety instructors, we did a lot of testing of blocked muzzles and barrels. Tape is to prevent mud, etc getting into the muzzle...
    Liked On: 24-06-2021, 05:37 PM
  14. mimms2
    mimms2 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Camouflage?
    When I'm hunting on public land I want to be visible to any nearby trigger happy hunters..so I wear bright (not faded) blaze orange. From a SAR perspective, it's easy to miss an...
    Liked On: 27-05-2021, 11:31 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Camouflage?
    When I'm hunting on public land I want to be visible to any nearby trigger happy hunters..so I wear bright (not faded) blaze orange. From a SAR perspective, it's easy to miss an...
    Liked On: 27-05-2021, 08:59 PM

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