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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1,127
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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. 19Badger
    19Badger liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Ruger 10/22 out of battery detonation
    Whoa, a great story..thanks for sharing. As a result of an incident I had while sighting in a new Anschutz .22 about 50 years ago, I always wear safety glasses when using a .22 (you mentioned your...
    Liked On: 11-11-2023, 06:57 PM
  2. gassedupbeans
    gassedupbeans liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Ruger 10/22 out of battery detonation
    Whoa, a great story..thanks for sharing. As a result of an incident I had while sighting in a new Anschutz .22 about 50 years ago, I always wear safety glasses when using a .22 (you mentioned your...
    Liked On: 10-11-2023, 10:56 PM
  3. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Comparing the old with the new.
    Yep, nostalgia ain't what it used to be...sigh....
    Liked On: 10-11-2023, 04:30 PM
  4. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Photo essay - Dad and Daughter day out.
    What a good Dad!!
    Liked On: 29-10-2023, 04:35 PM
  5. MB
    MB liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Rain jacket info/recommendation
    I was in a Macpac store, looking for a good raincoat. I selected one, asked the shop assistant " How rainproof is it?" He replied "Define rainproof" (good man!). I replied, "I'm tramping in heavy...
    Liked On: 15-10-2023, 09:39 AM
  6. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Rain jacket info/recommendation
    I was in a Macpac store, looking for a good raincoat. I selected one, asked the shop assistant " How rainproof is it?" He replied "Define rainproof" (good man!). I replied, "I'm tramping in heavy...
    Liked On: 15-10-2023, 08:45 AM
  7. Fssprecision
    Fssprecision liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 45 ACP Carbine
    Well done, that man!
    Liked On: 13-10-2023, 02:11 AM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Sandflies and Fly Camping
    If you are able to light a fire, throw a handful of kawakawa leaves on it..they hate the smoke from that.
    Liked On: 11-10-2023, 06:32 PM
  9. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Using hard items as rests
    Basically, you want to replicate the rest you use while sighting in, or the point of impact may change.
    Liked On: 03-10-2023, 10:02 PM
  10. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Using hard items as rests
    Basically, you want to replicate the rest you use while sighting in, or the point of impact may change.
    Liked On: 02-10-2023, 02:26 PM
  11. HILLBILLYHUNTERS
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Robert Ruark-hunting book author
    Robert Ruark is one of my favourite hunting book authors; he writes in a very down to earth style. A friend of mine was staying in a cabin (hut) in a remote part of a National Park in the USA, and...
    Liked On: 24-09-2023, 07:49 PM
  12. yeah_na_missed
    yeah_na_missed liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Winchester M70 XTR FWT .308 Build ALL ADVICE WELCOME!!!!!!
    I have a stock standard Featherweight in .308. Cut 2 inches off the barrel for close in bush work, put a Leupold 4-12 scope on it. I shot a red hind at 425 metres. Every deer I had in my sights went...
    Liked On: 20-09-2023, 11:17 PM
  13. Williamfga
    Williamfga liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Winchester M70 XTR FWT .308 Build ALL ADVICE WELCOME!!!!!!
    I have a stock standard Featherweight in .308. Cut 2 inches off the barrel for close in bush work, put a Leupold 4-12 scope on it. I shot a red hind at 425 metres. Every deer I had in my sights went...
    Liked On: 20-09-2023, 10:53 PM
  14. 308
    308 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Hybrid cars what to look for.
    Ditto, my wife gets about 790 km on a tank (35 litres) of petrol..cheap running. A hint: work out how to jump start them, it's tricky. We found out one dark, wet, cold night! Go to a Toyota dealer or...
    Liked On: 20-09-2023, 08:45 PM
  15. stingray
    stingray liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Hybrid cars what to look for.
    Ditto, my wife gets about 790 km on a tank (35 litres) of petrol..cheap running. A hint: work out how to jump start them, it's tricky. We found out one dark, wet, cold night! Go to a Toyota dealer or...
    Liked On: 20-09-2023, 07:43 PM

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