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 viper On thread : The trouble with holdovers
    You are correct, 9 years of shooting central Otago rabbits with talleys into the tens of thousands has turned range estimates into second nature. Also shooting the same farms has given me landmarks...
    Liked On: 04-04-2024, 02:02 PM
  2. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    We got 64 roos last evening. 110 for the 2 evenings we have been here.
    Liked On: 04-04-2024, 11:31 AM
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    Marty Henry liked post by viper On thread : The trouble with holdovers
    I run a 17HMR a lot. I am sighted in ( zero ) at 100mtrs . This range covers 80% or the shots I need to take from 40 - 130 mtrs with basically point and shoot . Over the 130mtr mark to 190mtrs plus...
    Liked On: 04-04-2024, 09:50 AM
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    Marty Henry liked post by grandpamac On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Greetings. After reading Grey Kiwi's post recommending the .30-30 it crossed my mind that the .308 can easily be downloaded with AR2206H to .30-30 velocity. Only a Lee Loader and perhaps a hand...
    Liked On: 04-04-2024, 07:17 AM
  5. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by gimp On thread : Longer Range Shots
    Unprepared, uneducated and poorly proficient hunters, such as myself, are also able to make multitudes of cockups at substantially closer ranges too.
    Liked On: 03-04-2024, 08:20 AM
  6. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Tararua Phil On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    Today I'll be converting 200 factory primed 7.62x39 steel Norinco cases to 6.5 Grendel.....easy as, & makes shooting the Grendel a lot more pleasurable when one doesn't have to worry about cost of...
    Liked On: 01-04-2024, 02:23 PM
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    Marty Henry liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Back steaks
    now for anyone reading this and thinking WTF is silverskin??? thats the bit under the skin that is silver/white in colour and is the outer casing of the muscle.. two ways to deal with it...either...
    Liked On: 01-04-2024, 07:32 AM
  8. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Back steaks
    There are several cuts of the back legs that are well worth keeping as steak or snitzel the rump of the top is great steak and so is the large muscle down the side - your butcher can take them out...
    Liked On: 31-03-2024, 08:17 PM
  9. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Fee Knicks On thread : Back steaks
    how are you cooking the steaks ? Do you slice them in to individual steaks then cook , or cook as a larger section of backstrap and slice after cooking? Individual steaks will dry out during the...
    Liked On: 31-03-2024, 08:15 PM
  10. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Maca49 On thread : Sizing projectile
    Made two sizing dies and finish at .411 for the 450/400, thru a 6 tonne press.247058247059 Guy I purchased from said he’d used it with std projectiles, I figured he hadn’t because the rifle was...
    Liked On: 31-03-2024, 06:58 PM
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    Marty Henry liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    I've just turned 61 and to be honest I still haven't come to terms with turning 60 yet! I am fitter now than I've been for years due to going to the pool 5-6 mornings per week and doing 1km of aqua...
    Liked On: 30-03-2024, 12:23 PM
  12. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Tahr On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    I hunt alone. Once a week or so if I can. All year round. I can set my own pace and Im not holding anyone up. I can take as long as I like. No one is watching when I slide on my bum down a little...
    Liked On: 30-03-2024, 07:29 AM
  13. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by mudgripz On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    :) :) Reflecting the other day its 66 years since I shot my first wild animal - a bunny shot round the back of farm with Lithgow model 12. Was 6 years old - had to lean on dad's arm!! At 72 its...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 01:20 PM
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    Marty Henry liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    My step son was taught how to hunt by an older chap who was dying, his wife was happy knowing said 15 year old was more than capable of getting her husband out of trouble if it came to it. Boy was...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 01:19 PM
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    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Gravity increases exponentially as you grow older. When you do hit the ground you do not bounce as you did when younger. If you do get injured or sick it takes vastly longer to recover and sadly...
    Liked On: 29-03-2024, 01:19 PM

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