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

  1. GSP HUNTER
    GSP HUNTER liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Why we buy rifles.
    Great article, and an answer to those people who ask "Why do you have so many guns?"
    Liked On: 23-08-2023, 03:07 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Old hunting items from days gone
    I have donated most of my NZFS stuff to a mate in Taupo who has established a museum for it, open to any visitors...consider adding some of your memorabilia to that, when you no longer want to hang...
    Liked On: 21-08-2023, 11:54 AM
  3. grandpamac
    grandpamac liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Why we buy rifles.
    Great article, and an answer to those people who ask "Why do you have so many guns?"
    Liked On: 20-08-2023, 02:31 PM
  4. Sidetrack
    Sidetrack 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: 18-08-2023, 06:45 PM
  5. m101a1
    m101a1 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: 18-08-2023, 03:42 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck 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: 18-08-2023, 03:33 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : I'm an idiot.
    First overnight tramping trip, winter time...got to the hut after a long drive and equally long walk in the dark, had dinner. Got ready for bed...hullo, no bloody sleeping bag! Slept between 2...
    Liked On: 15-08-2023, 09:55 PM
  8. XR500
    XR500 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Mountaineering / Climbing
    One for the Jafas (the rest of you won't get it): a group of us tramped the Dusky Track in Fiordland (not a walk in the park!) and ended up later still in our smelly kit, at a restaurant in Te Anau,...
    Liked On: 15-08-2023, 08:44 PM
  9. erniec
    erniec liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : I'm an idiot.
    First overnight tramping trip, winter time...got to the hut after a long drive and equally long walk in the dark, had dinner. Got ready for bed...hullo, no bloody sleeping bag! Slept between 2...
    Liked On: 15-08-2023, 10:51 AM
  10. inozz
    inozz liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : I'm an idiot.
    First overnight tramping trip, winter time...got to the hut after a long drive and equally long walk in the dark, had dinner. Got ready for bed...hullo, no bloody sleeping bag! Slept between 2...
    Liked On: 15-08-2023, 03:30 AM
  11. Echo2012
    Echo2012 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Firearm storage near National park village
    Police station?
    Liked On: 13-08-2023, 10:23 AM
  12. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Another fine outstanding piece of factual journalism
    Usually you're only in danger in Auckland if you wear gang colours.....mind you, if these apes stopped killing each other, and combined forces, the Police would be in BIG trouble.
    Liked On: 12-08-2023, 01:04 PM
  13. Sharki
    Sharki liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    Correction needed: the actual distance your projectile travels is the line "A", therefore you need to aim lower. Most uphill/downhill shots go over the target. Secondly, you will get a different...
    Liked On: 10-08-2023, 05:15 AM
  14. ChrisW
    ChrisW liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Bipod, uphill shooting issue.
    Correction needed: the actual distance your projectile travels is the line "A", therefore you need to aim lower. Most uphill/downhill shots go over the target. Secondly, you will get a different...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 05:07 PM
  15. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Some useful statistics from Nicole McKee
    Finnwolk, to me gun control is holding the firearm firmly with both hands...
    Liked On: 09-08-2023, 02:53 PM

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