Henry Repeating Arms Expanding Here!

[SGW Gunsmith]

Henry Repeating Arms has just announced that they will be expanding their manufacturing facilities here in Wisconsin.
They currently have a plant 16 miles south of my shop in Rice Lake, WI and will be adding another plant in Ladysmith, WI around 20 miles southeast of Rice Lake, WI and will be looking for workers:

 

[Swampman]

I remember back when they were all made in Brooklyn NY.

That was less than 25 years ago and now they're the biggest lever gun manufacturer in the world...

 

[wiscoaster]

It's a nice area of the state. Good move by Henry.

 

[HPJeep]

Can you recommend a good cheese to pair with a new Henry?

 

[wiscoaster]

Can you recommend a good cheese to pair with a new Henry?

Wisconsin cheese. Of course. Ever had fresh cheese curds? Don't think you can get them in Texas.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Wisconsin cheese. Of course. Ever had fresh cheese curds? Don't think you can get them in Texas.

Well, unless theres a Culvers nearby......though Im not sure how "fresh" they are, lol. Still pretty tasty, though.

Good for Henry! Cant say Im super attracted to any of their current offerings, but if they expanded into handguns, I might bite. Id like to see an 1875 Remington-pattern from them, and maybe a S&W large-frame top-break style too.

Offer them in stainless......oooh, ahhh take my money!

 

[wiscoaster]

.....though Im not sure how "fresh" they are....

If they don't squeak they're not fresh.

 

[kidneyboy]

Does Henry still have a NJ office/manufacturing facility? IIRC rimfires have been made in NJ and centerfires in WI.

BTW, This is great news!

 

[Hoity Toit]

Wisconsin cheese. Of course. Ever had fresh cheese curds? Don't think you can get them in Texas.

HEB grocery here in Texas has Wisconsin cheese curds.

 

[kidneyboy]

HEB grocery here in Texas has Wisconsin cheese curds.

First post and it's about cheese - extra internet points for you.

 

[wiscoaster]

HEB grocery here in Texas has Wisconsin cheese curds.

OK, but they're not fresh. Two bits they don't squeak properly. Real cheese heads buy their curds direct from the dairy the day they were made. They start losing their squeak within 24 hours. And immediately if they were frozen. Wisconsin cheese curds bought in Texas are on about the same par as "fresh" Louisiana Gulf shrimp bought out of the back end of a truck that comes driving down your street here in Wisconsin. Just my cheesy opinion, but based on actual results.

 

[mgmorden]

Cool. I don't own any Henrys but I do like their "style". I want to get a higher powered level rifle eventually and in new rifles it looks like the Henry Long Ranger and Browning BLR are about all that's left.

 

[sparkyv]

My son just bought a BBX a few weeks ago. I've always been a Henry fan.

 

[22250Rem]

That's great news and I wish them the best of luck. IIRC they are now headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin although according to their web site they still have a production facility in New Jersey.

 

[Swampman]

OK, but they're not fresh. Two bits they don't squeak properly. Real cheese heads buy their curds direct from the dairy the day they were made. They start losing their squeak within 24 hours. And immediately if they were frozen. Wisconsin cheese curds bought in Texas are on about the same par as "fresh" Louisiana Gulf shrimp bought out of the back end of a truck that comes driving down your street here in Wisconsin. Just my cheesy opinion, but based on actual results.

Damn! Your post made me want to schedule another trip up there. I haven't been in almost five years and I really miss that "squeak".

The cheese curds we can buy in Texas are like canned shrimp etouffee compared to fresh caught "Royal Red" shrimp.

 

[Roverguy]

Don’t own a Henry because my lever gun needs have always been met by Marlin and Winchester, but I applaud their success, wish them well, and hope they continue to grow and expand.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

If they don't squeak they're not fresh.

For sure and even those that are battered and deep fried are good, but they do need a GOOD cold bottle of beer as a companion.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

That's great news and I wish them the best of luck. IIRC they are now headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin although according to their web site they still have a production facility in New Jersey.

Yes sir, they sure are in Rice Lake, WI, 16 miles south of my shop.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Well, unless theres a Culvers nearby......though Im not sure how "fresh" they are, lol. Still pretty tasty, though.

Good for Henry! Cant say Im super attracted to any of their current offerings, but if they expanded into handguns, I might bite. Id like to see an 1875 Remington-pattern from them, and maybe a S&W large-frame top-break style too.

Offer them in stainless......oooh, ahhh take my money!

I’d love a double action small frame top break

 

[Nature Boy]

Wisconsin cheese. Of course. Ever had fresh cheese curds? Don't think you can get them in Texas.

Nope, and we can’t get Spotted Cow either

 

[Random 8]

Can you recommend a good cheese to pair with a new Henry?

Take yourself a drive to near Grantsburg and stop in the Burnett County dairy. You can get every sort of fresh cheese, and a heaping bag of deep fried curds fresh from the vat.

 

[SGW Gunsmith]

Nope, and we can’t get Spotted Cow either

And if you've ever had "Spotted Cow" on tap, here at Applebee's, you'll seriously think about moving.
You can always swing by and pick it up in bottles, but on-tap, ice cold, it's almost "orgasmic". And if you ever get down around Southeastern Wisconsin, you need to try a Danish, filled pastry called "Kringle". It sorta looks like a toilet seat from above, but tastes a-hell-of-a-lot betta' " :

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Wisconsin cheese. Of course. Ever had fresh cheese curds? Don't think you can get them in Texas.

Excellent for a fresh poutine.

 

[wiscoaster]

Ya, and if you think Wisconsin is only know for cheese, beer and brats, you ought to try some Wisconsin GIN!!

 

[kidneyboy]

Ya, and if you think Wisconsin is only know for cheese, beer and brats, you ought to try some Wisconsin GIN!!

Rehorst!!!