About Marty Henry

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About Marty Henry
Biography:
Raised in Pukekohe, worked round south Auckland and Northland for a few years, a short stint in the army, several years in the chemical industry in a varierlty of roles from paint and epoxies to fertlilizers and farming since then
Location:
Tararua
Interests:
Tried golf didnt like it!
Occupation:
Farmer

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  1. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    I have an expert photographer coming to stay to photograph my collection for some Gazette articles He will set up his photo booth in my workshop
    Liked On: 09-03-2025, 02:31 PM
  2. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by woods223 On thread : Difference for velocity and range - 20.4" vs 22.4" barrel - 7mm 08
    To my mind the velocity difference would hardly be noticeable to the majority of sporting shooters. One must remember that maximum velocity doesn’t get you animals, accurate shooting does. As to...
    Liked On: 08-03-2025, 10:57 AM
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    Marty Henry liked post by SPEARONZ On thread : Difference for velocity and range - 20.4" vs 22.4" barrel - 7mm 08
    Without being too dogmatic, here is some info that may help… I chopped 3” and lost 90fps. So roughly 30fps per inch could be expected. For reference: In your 22inch barrel you should expect...
    Liked On: 08-03-2025, 09:12 AM
  4. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by John Duxbury On thread : Difference for velocity and range - 20.4" vs 22.4" barrel - 7mm 08
    The truth is some rifles in the same chambering, even in the same model, are faster than others, tighter bores, looser chambers, deeper rifling, less or more freebore, so it depends. The short barrel...
    Liked On: 08-03-2025, 07:16 AM
  5. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    No Tigers last night ( or deer ) but a joy to be out there with it. Quite nice in hand and on the shoulder But a lot heavier than I'm used to 270042
    Liked On: 06-03-2025, 03:17 PM
  6. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by blip On thread : A few pieces of advice sought- Famous last words I know
    How's this, I've shot deer goats and pigs using a nikko stirling scope. They still fell over
    Liked On: 06-03-2025, 07:44 AM
  7. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by blip On thread : A few pieces of advice sought- Famous last words I know
    Ill start with your scope question as long as that scope you have holds zero, that means after you have sighted it in its still shooting in the same place the next time you use it, it will be...
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 06:46 PM
  8. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Wet again this morning so I loaded 5 rounds with the heavier 130 grain BP charge Left to right 222 Rimmed 7x57 Rimmed 5 rounds 577-500 #2 Express 500 3" BPE 50-70 US Govt
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 03:18 PM
  9. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Cases are trimmed from 577 3" Nitro Heavily annealed nearly to base Lubed lightly and formed in a full length 577-500 #2 die Then rims are trimmed to correct diameter Base of case is turned down...
    Liked On: 05-03-2025, 07:25 AM
  10. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Made 11 cases now 269930 Sealed the labels with 3 coats of Resolene and oiled the leather exterior and straps 269931 269932
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 05:27 PM
  11. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by dannyb On thread : 30-06 Freebie!
    30-06 calibre of the Gods :redbullsmiley: cant go wrong really. Suppressing is definitely an option worth looking at as they can be a bit stout in recoil depending on bullet weight used. You could...
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 02:22 PM
  12. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Lucky On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    That case and labels are so good, that sucker has done some ocean miles
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 10:54 AM
  13. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    It's a wet day so I will thrash on the Greener today The case I got for it is from an unknown 30" barreled SxS shotgun It is outwardly in good condition and has a lot of character 269903 ...
    Liked On: 04-03-2025, 10:54 AM
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    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    So do I 269880 269882 269883 269884
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 08:24 PM
  15. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Tiger troubles anyone ? I have the solution
    Why did I buy this Double when I'm a Single Rifle guy ? Both bores are 100% perfect I'm mean the best 133 year old bores you will ever see 6 groove Metford rifling 28" long Choked bores...
    Liked On: 03-03-2025, 08:23 PM

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