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. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Do quality/affordable NEW SxS 12g shotguns still exist?
    Somewhat generous tolerance there I feel, not that I want to feel it, I suspect it would be quite brisk. Still it does prove how well built they are.
    Liked On: 21-03-2024, 11:41 AM
  2. Borris
    Borris liked post by Marty Henry On thread : What's up with this ?
    Looks like he's showing us the wrong side of the target as the holes break out this way. Either that or it shoots backwards
    Liked On: 21-03-2024, 09:20 AM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Step one learn to shoot and become familiar with your firearm. .22 and .223 are the clear winners here given the ages involved and the cost of ammunition. Getting something in a Calibre suited to...
    Liked On: 20-03-2024, 08:05 PM
  4. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Step one learn to shoot and become familiar with your firearm. .22 and .223 are the clear winners here given the ages involved and the cost of ammunition. Getting something in a Calibre suited to...
    Liked On: 20-03-2024, 05:49 PM
  5. jpreou
    jpreou liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Selection of caliber for new shooter(s)
    Step one learn to shoot and become familiar with your firearm. .22 and .223 are the clear winners here given the ages involved and the cost of ammunition. Getting something in a Calibre suited to...
    Liked On: 20-03-2024, 03:29 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : What does this do
    Im fitting an old IOR fixed 4x32 to a 243 as the glass is absolutely superb. Can anyone enlighten me as to what the little adjustment within the main dial is supposed to do. There's one on both...
    Liked On: 20-03-2024, 12:05 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    I believe the groups size that everyone is slagging is possibly more likely a sight issue. There haven't been multiple groups of each charge shot and the sizes compared. The sights are buckhorn in...
    Liked On: 19-03-2024, 07:10 PM
  8. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    The harder chambering of the fire formed 3030 brass could be to do with base diameter. I had to shave 1.5 thou off just above the rim for 5 mm on some cases I made from 3030 to get them to chamber,...
    Liked On: 19-03-2024, 12:06 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Brown Mark in Barrel
    As above, more barrels have probably been ruined by over cleaning. Just dry patch and then two oiled ones is enough
    Liked On: 18-03-2024, 09:55 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : .223 Subsonic
    Lowering the load of a "normal powder" will not work for the following reasons Smokeless powders burn rate depends on a few things grain size, the use of graphite or other retardent coating and most...
    Liked On: 17-03-2024, 06:54 PM
  11. 55six
    55six liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Sytong Thermal Scopes
    Yes, but make sure the impact is visible, if not mark it with something like incense or an ice cube, hold the crosshairs in the point of aim and take the freeze frame. Then you can adjust the...
    Liked On: 15-03-2024, 09:02 AM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    Damn but I looked dapper didn't I 🤣🤣🤣
    Liked On: 14-03-2024, 11:10 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Uberti 38-55 1885 High Wall Sporter - first impressions, photo heavy
    Well I think you'd look rather spiff hunting in plus fours, thick scratchy woolen socks, a good stout pair of brogues not to forget the tweed jacket etc.
    Liked On: 14-03-2024, 11:10 PM
  14. ZQLewis
    ZQLewis liked post by Marty Henry On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    Charles Newton would be proud of you, keeping his 110 year old favourite going at speeds that would worry 243 owners. A man ahead of his time
    Liked On: 13-03-2024, 08:24 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Marty Henry On thread : 25 Cal these days
    I see Brian is getting his 250/3000 out and about. The 250 isn't new by any stretch of the imagination.
    Liked On: 13-03-2024, 06:30 PM

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