You have not seen, nor held, nor shot anything like the Wildcat™. Winchester Repeating Arms® has been building legendary rimfires for more than a century, but this rifle has taken the rimfire autoloader to a whole new level of value and performance. Speaking of value, this rifle and red dot optic combo combines the straight shooting Wildcat topped off with a reliable red dot optic that makes aiming faster and building confidence easier than ever.
The Wildcat doesn’t just look different, it is different. Through the extensive use of tough polymers and modern design principles, the Wildcat has a number of features you just don’t see with other rifles. Like a centerfire rifle, the Wildcat is a striker-fired design – not hammer fired – for improved trigger performance with faster locktime and a lighter pull weight. A hemispherical firing pin offers improved reliability with rimfire ammunition.
The lower receiver assembly contains the trigger group, reversible safety and bolt assembly and is easily removed for service with the push of a button. With the lower receiver assembly removed, the bore can be cleaned from the chamber end. The polymer upper receiver assembly features an integrated Picatinny rail for optics. Dual, ambidextrous magazine releases and easy to reach bolt lock and release buttons make operation easy.
The Wildcat features a durable, 10-round polymer magazine. The rotary design is reliable, easy to load and has a bolt stop that locks the bolt back after the last round has been fired. The Wildcat also accepts magazines that fit 10/22® rifles.
A wide range of shooters will appreciate the comfortable fit of the tough polymer stock. The lightweight stock design also contributes to the approximately four pound weight of the Wildcat. The steep grip angle improves finger-to-trigger reach. Need a little extra length of pull or height added to the comb for optics? A length of pull spacer that adds 3/4″ to the stock is available, as is a clip on cheek riser that raises your cheek 1/2″.
Features:
- Reliable blowback semi-automatic operation
- Drop-out lower receiver assembly for easy cleaning
- Rugged polymer receiver with integral Picatinny top rail
- Precision button-rifled barrel with recessed target crown
- Striker-fired design with hemispherical firing pin tip
- Fully-Adjustable Ghost Ring rear sight and ramped post front sight
- Integral Picatinny Sight Rail
- 10-Round Rotary Magazine with Polymer Body and Metal Feed Lips
- Fully Ambidextrous Magazine Release
- Spring Assisted Magazine Ejection
- Reversible Manual Safety Button
- Accepts aftermarket 10/22 magazines
- Molded polymer stock
- Front and rear sling eyelets
- Picatinny rail on underside of forearm, includes rail cover
- Includes Reflex-style electronic sight with multiple brightness levels and reticle patterns
Specs:
General:
| Canada Legal Classification | Non-Restricted | Action | Semi-auto | |
| Handedness | Right | Optic Interface | Pre-installed 1x Multi-Reticle Open Reflex Sight on Receiver Integrated (11) Slot Picatinny Rail | |
| Rear Sight | Receiver Mounted Fully Adjustable Ghost Ring Peep | Front Sight | Barrel Mounted Fixed Blade | |
| Default Sight Radius (in; cm) | ~22.3; 56.5 | Grip Type | Stock Integrated Hybrid Pistol Textured | |
| Pistol Grip Cap | Winchester Logo Black | Trigger Type | Non-Adjustable | |
| Trigger Material | Polymer | Trigger Compatibility | Winchester Wildcat 22 Semi-Auto | |
| Min Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~6; 26.7 | Max Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~6; 26.7 | |
| Observed Trigger Pull (lbs) | ~6 | Safety | Manual (2) Position Cross-Bolt | |
| Manual Safety Position | Trigger Guard Mounted, Behind Trigger | Magazine Interface | Rotary Single Feed Detachable Box Flush | |
| Magazine Compatibility | Winchester Wildcat 22 Semi-Auto, Xpert; Ruger 10/22 | Capacity | 10 | |
| Default Length (in; mm) | 36.25; 920.75 | Min Length (in; mm) | 36.25; 920.75 | |
| Max Length (in; mm) | 36.25; 920.75 | Min Width (in; mm) | ~2.2; 55 | |
| Max Width (in; mm) | ~2.2; 55 | Min Height (in; mm) | ~9; 230 | |
| Max Height (in; mm) | ~9; 230 | Weight w/o Mag (lbs; kg) | ~4; 1.81437 | |
| Weight w/ Mag (lbs; kg) | 4; 1.81437 | Accessory Interfaces | Sling Eyelet Buttstock, Forend; Picatinny Rail Forend; Pre-installed Forend Picatinny Rail Cover |
Receiver:
| Operating Mechanism | Direct Blowback, Non-Locking Bolt, Cock on Open | Action Size | Standard | |
| Receiver Type | Winchester Wildcat 22 Semi-Auto | Lower Receiver Material | Composite | |
| Lower Receiver Finish | Matte Black | Upper Receiver Material | Composite | |
| Upper Receiver Finish | Matte Black | Stock Interfacing Mechanism | Direct to Receiver via (2) Action Screws | |
| Stock Interfacing Mechanism Material | Steel | Stock Interfacing Mechanism Finish | Blued | |
| Barrel Interfacing Mechanism | Clipped to Receiver | Barrel Securing Mechanism | C-Clip | |
| Barrel Securing Mechanism Material | Steel | Barrel Securing Mechanism Finish | Blued | |
| Recoil Lug | None | Recoil Lug Material | N/A | |
| Recoil Lug Finish | N/A | Feed Type | Push | |
| Ejection | Lower Receiver Mounted Fixed Ejector | Ejection Direction | Right | |
| Bolt Type | (3) Piece Bolt | Bolt Material | Steel | |
| Bolt Finish | Matte | Bolt Head Type | Integral Part of Bolt | |
| Bolt Lock | None | Operating Handle | Removable Right Side Bolt Mounted Reciprocating Scalloped Charging Handle Smooth | |
| Operating Handle Material | Steel | Operating Handle Finish | Polished | |
| Bolt Hold Open | Empty Magazines, Manual Operated Centered Trigger Guard Lever | Bolt Release | Charging Handle Operation, Upper Receiver Left Side Lever | |
| Trigger Guard Type | Integral Part of Lower Receiver, Skeletonized | Trigger Guard Material | Composite | |
| Trigger Guard Finish | Matte Black | Trigger Guard Engraving | None | |
| Magazine Release Type | Pull Lever | Magazine Release Position | Left Side, Right Side, Ahead of Magazine, Slightly Protruding | |
| Magazine Cutoff | None | Anti-Release Magazine Lock Mechanism | None |
Buttstock:
| Stock Type | Full Length Receiver Attached Skeletonized Full Size | Stock Fit | Winchester Wildcat 22 Semi-Auto | |
| Stock Material | Composite | Stock Finish | Gray | |
| Buttpad | Plastic Butt Plate Textured Black | Adjustable Length of Pull | No | |
| Default Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 90.170 | Min Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 90.170 | |
| Max Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 90.170 | Adjustable Comb | No | |
| Min Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~0.875; 2.2225 | Max Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~0.875; 2.2225 | |
| Min Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~0.875; 2.2225 | Max Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~0.875; 2.2225 | |
| Adjustable Cast | No | Adjustable Pitch | No |
Forend:
| Forend Type | Part of Stock | Forend Fit | Winchester Wildcat 22 Semi-Auto | |
| Forend Material | Composite | Forend Finish | Gray Textured |
Barrel:
| Barrel Length (mm) | 457.2 | Caliber Marking | .22LR | |
| Chamber Size | SAAMI Spec | Pressure Rated | SAAMI Spec | |
| Barrel Profile | Round Sporter w/ Recessed Target Crown | Barrel Material | Steel | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Blued | Chamber Finish | Standard | |
| Rifling | 6 Groove Button Rifled | Twist Rate | 1:16 | |
| Muzzle Device | None | Muzzle Thread (in) | None |
Additional Information:
A NEW LEVEL OF INNOVATION. You have not seen, nor held, nor shot anything like the Wildcat®. Winchester Repeating Arms® has been building rimfires for more than a century, but now we’ve got an all-new rifle that’s taking the rimfire autoloader to a whole new level of value and performance. Actually, a whole new level of everything. Meet the Wildcat®. LIGHT, RUGGED, ACCURATE AND ULTRA-RELIABLE, the Wildcat is going to be the rimfire rifle you reach for whenever you want to hunt small game, teach someone to shoot or spend the afternoon rolling some tin cans around the range. Get your hands on the Wildcat and you’ll never let go.
The LOWER RECEIVER ASSEMBLY of the Wildcat® is easily removed from the upper assembly by pushing a single button located at the rear of the upper assembly with your finger. No tools are required. The MANUAL SAFETY BUTTON is easily reversible so it’s perfect for both right- and left-handed shooters.
A PAIR OF ALLEN WRENCHES, one for adjusting the rear sight and the other for removing the stock are stored in the lower receiver assembly for easy access.
The SLIDE LOCK BUTTON on the front of the trigger guard allows you to manually lock the action open for added safety during storage or transporting.
The FULLY-ADJUSTABLE GHOST RING REAR SIGHT and RAMPED POST FRONT SIGHT are easy to see under varying light conditions.
The Wildcat® has a PRECISION BUTTON-RIFLED CHROMOLY STEEL BARREL with a recessed target-style crown for greater accuracy.
You can release the bolt using the BOLT RELEASE BUTTON located on the left side of the upper assembly, or by pulling back on the cocking handle with a loaded magazine in place.
The Wildcat® uses a STRIKER-FIRED DESIGN (much like a centerfire bolt-action rifle) that provides faster lock time and a lighter trigger pull than traditional hammer-fired rimfire designs. The hemispheric firing pin tip focuses its striking energy more efficiently, creating a deeper rim indent that gives more reliable ignition with all types of 22 LR ammo.
The MAGAZINE ejects right into your hand. The magazine release is fully ambidextrous by using the side-mounted rails or the release tab just forward of the magazine.
The ROTARY MAGAZINE has metal feed lips that offer longer life and more reliable feeding. The magazine activates the bolt stop system to lock the bolt open after the last shot for safety and convenience. One 10-round magazine is included. Additional magazines are also available from your Winchester Repeating Arms® retailer.
SPEED LOAD/UNLOAD lets you manually relieve spring pressure on the magazine follower. Each cartridge effortlessly slips in and out during loading and unloading.
The Wildcat® also accepts a wide range of aftermarket magazines that are compatible with the 10/22®.
FRONT AND REAR SLING EYELETS are molded right into the stock.
The UPPER ASSEMBLY has an INTEGRAL PICATINNY TOP RAIL so you can easily add your choice of optics or electronic sights.
A PICATINNY RAIL SECTION on the underside of the forearm tip lets you attach an optional bipod, sling mount, light or other accessory. The included rail cover protects your hand from the rail’s edges and corners when accessories are not attached.
The Wildcat® features a HIGHLY-ERGONOMIC AMBIDEXTROUS MOLDED POLYMER STOCK with skeletonized buttstock, upright ribbed pistol grip and rugged textured matte finish.
CLEANING THE BARREL IS A SNAP because you insert the cleaning rod through the rear access port to brush out the bore and chamber from the breech end, protecting the barrel crown.
| Item Number | 521104102 |
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