Winchester Wildcat 22 LR Rimfire Rifle 18" Black

The Winchester Wildcat: A New Standard in Rimfire Performance

Winchester has reimagined the 22 LR autoloader with the Wildcat—a rifle that combines modern engineering with time-tested reliability. This is not your grandfather's rimfire; it's a purpose-built platform designed for shooters who demand accuracy, versatility, and dependability.

Key Features

Striker-Fired Design

• Faster lock time and lighter trigger pull than traditional hammer-fired rimfire designs
• Hemispheric firing pin tip focuses striking energy for deeper rim indentation
• More reliable ignition across all types of 22 LR ammunition

Precision Barrel and Accuracy

• 18" precision button-rifled chromoly steel barrel
• Recessed target-style crown for enhanced accuracy
• 1:16" twist rate optimized for standard 22 LR ammunition

Modular and Adaptable

• Field-removable lower receiver for easy maintenance and customization
• Integral Picatinny top rail for optics and electronic sights
• Underside Picatinny rail on forearm tip for bipods, lights, and accessories
• Molded-in front and rear sling eyelets
• Included rail cover protects your hand when accessories aren't attached

Ambidextrous Controls

• Reversible manual safety button accommodates both right and left-handed shooters
• Dual ambidextrous magazine releases
• Fully-adjustable ghost ring rear sight and ramped post front sight

Reliable Magazine System

• 10-round rotary magazine with polymer body and metal feed lips
• Spring-assisted magazine ejection
• Last-round bolt hold-open feature
• Compatible with a wide range of aftermarket 10/22-style magazines

Specifications

• Caliber: 22 LR
• Barrel Length: 18"
• Overall Length: 49"
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Stock: Gray skeletonized synthetic composite
• Receiver: Matte blued steel with integral rails
• Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds

Why Choose the Wildcat?

The Wildcat represents Winchester's commitment to innovation in rimfire design. Whether you're introducing a new shooter to the sport, honing your marksmanship, or enjoying a day at the range, the Wildcat delivers the accuracy, reliability, and user-friendly features that make shooting enjoyable. The modular design means your rifle grows with your needs—add optics, upgrade your sights, or customize with accessories as your skills develop.

This is modern rimfire engineering at its finest.