Winchester Wildcat

kilotanker22 · January 4, 2022, 10:20 PM

Recently got a Winchester Wildcat 22LR. Bought it cause it's not real expensive, and it is very lightweight. I was sceptical at first, because of the polymer receiver. Turns out, I really like this rifle. The peep sight is decent, and was dead nuts at 25 yards out of the box.

sparkyv · January 4, 2022, 10:53 PM

Good on you. Great little economical starter 22LR rifle.

kilotanker22 · January 4, 2022, 11:35 PM

Also a great pack rifle. Very light and short. I have other rifles, but this one was bought with that intention. Also nice that it takes 10-22 mags.

JustJake · January 5, 2022, 09:09 AM

How many rimfire rounds can it digest before it goes into jam-ski mode?

And what make and weight of .22 ammo does it seem most accurate with?

kilotanker22 · January 5, 2022, 12:28 PM

I have only shot about 100 shots through it so far with no failures. All shots were CCI mini-mags.

kilotanker22 · January 5, 2022, 12:29 PM

Accuracy was about 2 moa with iron sights. I have not put an optic on it and probably won't put an optic on it

Shadow9mm · January 5, 2022, 08:08 PM

How's the trigger?

eflyguy · January 6, 2022, 03:38 AM

My daughter and I compete in a 100yd iron-site, 3-position match, with a 10/22 and added Tech-Sights (rear aperture/peep)..

She's near the top (I suck), but it's more of a clinic than a match. We're poking similar holes to those with M1's and ARs.

.22 works just fine and costs a heck of a lot less than most centerfire.

kilotanker22 · January 6, 2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow9mm

How's the trigger?

Trigger is nothing to write home about. Pretty heavy and creepy. It is usable though

marvin02 · January 6, 2022, 02:26 PM

Here is a youtube review and follow up by the same person that I found interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciomusX_lno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpJltea23E

January 4, 2022, 10:20 PM	#1
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Winchester Wildcat Recently got a Winchester Wildcat 22LR. Bought it cause it's not real expensive, and it is very lightweight. I was sceptical at first, because of the polymer receiver. Turns out, I really like this rifle. The peep sight is decent, and was dead nuts at 25 yards out of the box. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

January 4, 2022, 10:53 PM	#2
sparkyv Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2015 Location: Deepinnaheartta,Texas Posts: 318	Good on you. Great little economical starter 22LR rifle. __________________ μολὼν λαβέ NRA Life Member

January 4, 2022, 11:35 PM	#3
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Also a great pack rifle. Very light and short. I have other rifles, but this one was bought with that intention. Also nice that it takes 10-22 mags. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

January 5, 2022, 09:09 AM	#4
JustJake Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2020 Posts: 497	How many rimfire rounds can it digest before it goes into jam-ski mode? And what make and weight of .22 ammo does it seem most accurate with? __________________ I use the Jake Brake every chance I get. Don't care if it annoys you. Hear me now?!

January 5, 2022, 12:28 PM	#5
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	I have only shot about 100 shots through it so far with no failures. All shots were CCI mini-mags. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

January 5, 2022, 12:29 PM	#6
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Accuracy was about 2 moa with iron sights. I have not put an optic on it and probably won't put an optic on it __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

January 5, 2022, 08:08 PM	#7
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,973	How's the trigger? __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

January 6, 2022, 03:38 AM	#8
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	My daughter and I compete in a 100yd iron-site, 3-position match, with a 10/22 and added Tech-Sights (rear aperture/peep).. She's near the top (I suck), but it's more of a clinic than a match. We're poking similar holes to those with M1's and ARs. .22 works just fine and costs a heck of a lot less than most centerfire.

January 6, 2022, 02:26 PM	#10
marvin02 Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2019 Posts: 11	Here is a youtube review and follow up by the same person that I found interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciomusX_lno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpJltea23E