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. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by 19Badger On thread : Vehicle immobiliser
    This is a great idea but instead of using a on/off switch to activate the starter solenoid use a momentary switch ie you have to press the switch and turn the key to start it. Use some imagination...
    Liked On: 20-02-2025, 10:21 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bjp On thread : Vehicle immobiliser
    We have a Toyota Aqua, with key so not built-in immobilizer (car theft isn't really a thing in Japan) - is that the same as your daughter's? Takes about 10 seconds or less to break it and steal one....
    Liked On: 20-02-2025, 10:20 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by BK10 On thread : stashing gear in the bush
    Carry it in, then out again, easy
    Liked On: 20-02-2025, 10:03 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by gimp On thread : Help interpreting DOC speak on the website
    Those statements on the DOC website are very loose, there isn't any process behind generating or updating them.
    Liked On: 02-02-2025, 03:45 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Steve123 On thread : slap on hand
    Nah, the "Successfull Rugby Player" defence still trumps the " cultural / shit upbringing/ colonization" defence by a long shot
    Liked On: 02-11-2024, 10:39 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by BFA On thread : Forest Giants
    I'd just like to add a note of caution to this thread- tree appreciation can really muck up the hunt, so please be careful when you practice it. Went for quite a long excursion one day a few years...
    Liked On: 27-10-2024, 10:23 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Andygr On thread : Forest Giants
    Different times, different needs, different standards. A lot of things in times past are viewed as "wrong" when today's world view is applied to them.
    Liked On: 27-10-2024, 10:22 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Forest Giants
    no sorry Tane Mahuta is bigger
    Liked On: 27-10-2024, 10:21 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Separate Ammo Compartment in a Safe
    I've got my ammo stored in a galvanised, locked toolbox in a different building to my rifles etc. The toolbox is also screwed to the wooden floor wit half a dozen wood screws from the inside. The...
    Liked On: 26-10-2024, 10:08 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by ASap On thread : Separate Ammo Compartment in a Safe
    Thanks for all the helpful advice, everyone! I’ve decided to go with the ammo tin padlocked inside the safe as many of you suggested. I’ll also make sure the keys are kept separate as recommended to...
    Liked On: 26-10-2024, 10:07 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Percy Jones On thread : Separate Ammo Compartment in a Safe
    At the last FCAF meeting we were presented with statistics on gun thefts. A lot of them occured because the burgular auctually found the keys. Police are also very concerned with criminals being able...
    Liked On: 26-10-2024, 10:06 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No good names left On thread : Firearms Safety Authority: Firearms Data & Public Information
    [/B] I'm one of those procrastinators simply because A: I have no need to register for a few years and B:Any system that was so rushed into service was bound to be full of mistakes. I do...
    Liked On: 08-10-2024, 02:22 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by XR500 On thread : LPG lamps info
    There's something timeless about the hiss and warm glow from a Tilly lamp. And in a small area they put out as much heat as they do light. I scored a '44 (205 litres) of contaminated Av Gas a couple...
    Liked On: 23-09-2024, 08:46 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No.3 On thread : LPG lamps info
    Did I mention how much quieter the battery lamps are? It's not something I really noticed to be fair, but with a daughter on the spectrum - I notice the outbursts caused by the noise they make. I...
    Liked On: 23-09-2024, 08:46 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : LPG lamps info
    Coleman that sits on your bbq bottle. But for bombproof I've got small one in a white plastic case about 150mm by 50mm square. Glass is 3_4mm thick. That thing has gone for years on same mantle and...
    Liked On: 23-09-2024, 08:45 PM

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