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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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by kotuku On thread : Muppets walk amongst us
    policy with mine -check as its removed from gunsafe into secure carrying container,and check again on removal ,certainly before handing it to anyone -will often doublecheck with em so all are happy...
    Liked On: 12-04-2020, 05:23 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Gfootey On thread : Storing tent etc in the bush?
    Almost died on one trip up to the tops.. Car broke down which meant we walked up in dark. Weather turned into sleet and blowing a gale. By the time we got to campsite I was totally written off (...
    Liked On: 12-04-2020, 05:16 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Rushy On thread : Corona virus (COVID-19)
    I can see how you would arrive at that conclusion but you need to understand trendy leftie binary rainbow maths. Covid 19 is actually Covid1 as 1 + 9 = 10 and then that gets extrapolated so that 1 +...
    Liked On: 07-04-2020, 06:42 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : rule of 3
    works at most ranges if you are a chest shooting/hilar area type of person.....the whole 8" kill zone thing goes over head of some folk,the best way Ive heard it describes is a bit like this... ...
    Liked On: 16-03-2020, 10:15 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by A-Bolt On thread : What constitutes a trophy???
    Assuming it's fair chase and on public land (that's important to me personally) then a larger/more mature stag theoretically means he's eluded more hunters over his time to get to that stage. Having...
    Liked On: 13-03-2020, 09:23 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by deer243 On thread : What constitutes a trophy???
    Tell me this, if a hunter has no interest at all in trophy potential or antlers and it totally means very little to them compared to meat why should they leave it and go home empty handed ?? So, you...
    Liked On: 13-03-2020, 09:21 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Beavis On thread : 25-06 why hasn't it achieved fame and success in New Zealand?
    If you do the clickety dialing thing it probably doesn't really matter a damn what cartridge you choose, within reason. People that don't do that will never know the difference. Just get a damn rifle...
    Liked On: 12-03-2020, 12:06 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by sneeze On thread : 25-06 why hasn't it achieved fame and success in New Zealand?
    I think lot of guys early in there hunting years often think the same with whatever caliber or rifle brand they start having success with. New Zealand game can comfortably be taken with a wide...
    Liked On: 12-03-2020, 12:05 PM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by deer243 On thread : What constitutes a trophy???
    Yes, i agree theres a difference with renowned herds etc. Places like Fiordland where alot of effort is being done to have a great Wapiti herd and have great trophys isnt really a place where you go...
    Liked On: 12-03-2020, 11:50 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by deer243 On thread : What constitutes a trophy???
    Hunting to me is a personal experience. No one should dictate to you what to shoot, when to shoot it or tell you thats not a trophy or it is etc. Its all in the eye of the beholder. Like the...
    Liked On: 12-03-2020, 11:48 AM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gonetropo On thread : What constitutes a trophy???
    what constitutes a trophy? anything you are proud off, first kill, weirdest antlers, strangest tusks, or even your childs first bunny
    Liked On: 12-03-2020, 11:47 AM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Andrew46826 On thread : Owner of recovered firearm wanted
    A simple yes or no would have sufficed :D Tahr I hope all is well with you! The long and short of it, I found the firearm in the boot of a vehicle after a vehicle stop. It would be safe to...
    Liked On: 04-03-2020, 12:05 PM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : and the cops think we licensed FAL holders are not safe ???? WTF
    for the most part I firmly believe your everyday garden variety copper is doing a hard job bloody well with little thanks.....pretty sure the majority of them wont be impressed with the recent law...
    Liked On: 19-02-2020, 04:35 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 40mm On thread : To Misery and back
    that would be a unicorn
    Liked On: 11-02-2020, 11:10 AM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Point of impact shifts between serials?
    Same effect is caused by leaving a round chambered too long in a hot barrel when shooting a string
    Liked On: 10-02-2020, 01:03 PM

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