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Winchester has been building rimfire rifles for well over a century, but the Wildcat takes a different path than the classic autoloaders that came before it. Instead of a traditional hammer-fired setup, this rifle runs a striker-fired ignition system with a hemispheric firing pin tip that punches a deeper, more consistent rim indent. The practical payoff is quicker lock time, a lighter trigger pull, and dependable ignition across a wide range of 22 LR ammo, including the cheap bulk stuff most of us feed these rifles.
The 18-inch sporter-contour barrel is precision button rifled from chromoly steel and finished off with a recessed target-style crown, so accuracy holds up well past casual plinking distances. Out of the box you get a ramped post front sight paired with a fully adjustable ghost ring rear, which is a fast, forgiving setup for small game and steel targets alike. When you're ready for glass or a red dot, the integral Picatinny top rail has you covered, and there's a short rail section under the forend for a light or bipod too.
Here's the feature that wins people over: press one button and the entire lower receiver assembly drops out of the rifle, no tools needed. That gives you rear barrel access so you can clean from breech to muzzle the right way, something most rimfire autoloaders make you fight for. The controls are ambidextrous, the safety button is reversible, and the last-shot bolt hold-open takes the guesswork out of an empty magazine.
The included 10-round rotary magazine loads quickly and sits flush, and the Wildcat also accepts common 10/22-pattern aftermarket magazines, so spares are cheap and everywhere. At 4 pounds with a skeletonized gray synthetic stock and molded-in sling eyelets, this rifle carries all day without complaint. Whether it's a trainer for a new shooter, a squirrel rifle, or a truck gun that lives behind the seat, the Wildcat earns its spot.
Yes, and that's one of its best features. Beyond the included 10-round rotary magazine, the Wildcat runs a wide range of 10/22-pattern aftermarket magazines, including higher capacity options. That means spare mags are affordable and easy to find at just about any gun shop.
Easier than almost any rimfire autoloader out there. Pressing a single button drops the entire lower receiver assembly out of the rifle with no tools required, giving you rear barrel access so you can clean from the breech end. It's a big advantage over designs that force you to clean from the muzzle or break out a full toolkit.
Yes. The receiver has an integral Picatinny top rail, so any Picatinny-compatible optic or red dot mounts right up without extra bases. There's also a short rail section under the forend for a light or bipod. The included ghost ring rear and post front sights work well if you'd rather keep it simple.
It's a great fit. At only 4 pounds with mild 22 LR recoil, ambidextrous controls, and a last-shot bolt hold-open, it's easy to handle and easy to learn on. The striker-fired system also gives it a lighter, cleaner trigger pull than most budget rimfires, which helps new shooters build good habits.
| UPC | 048702017872 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 521100102 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 44.8500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 / 10 rd. Detachable Box Mag |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.3 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Reversible Button |
| Shipping Weight | 5.6 |
| Sights | Ramp Post Front/Adj Ghost Ring Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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