Winchester Wildcat .22 LR 16.5" Suppressor Ready Rifle

Winchester Wildcat .22 LR Rimfire Rifle

Winchester has reimagined the .22 LR autoloader with the Wildcat, a modern rimfire that breaks from conventional design to deliver genuine innovation and value. This isn't another derivative .22—it's a purpose-built platform that borrows centerfire rifle principles and applies them to rimfire shooting.

Design & Action

The Wildcat employs a striker-fired design rather than traditional hammer-fired mechanisms, delivering improved trigger performance with faster locktime and lighter pull weight. A hemispherical firing pin enhances reliability with rimfire ammunition. The lower receiver assembly—containing the trigger group, reversible safety, and bolt—is easily removed via push-button for straightforward maintenance and bore cleaning from the chamber end.

Controls & Ergonomics

• Ambidextrous controls for left and right-handed shooters
• Dual ambidextrous magazine releases
• Easy-to-reach bolt lock and release buttons
• Steep grip angle optimizes finger-to-trigger reach
• Comfortable, lightweight polymer stock (approximately 4 pounds total)
• Optional length-of-pull spacer (+3/4") and cheek riser (+1/2") available

Sights & Optics

The Wildcat ships with a Ghost ring rear sight and ramped post front sight for quick target acquisition. An integrated Picatinny rail on the polymer upper receiver accommodates modern optics and accessories.

Magazine & Ammunition

The durable 10-round rotary polymer magazine is reliable and easy to load, with a bolt stop that locks the bolt back after the final round. The Wildcat also accepts standard 10/22 magazines, expanding your ammunition options.

Suppressor Ready

The 16.5" threaded barrel is suppressor-ready, allowing you to add sound suppression for quieter shooting and reduced recoil.

What's Included

Each rifle ships with a pair of Allen wrenches for stock removal and sight adjustment, making setup and customization straightforward.