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Wildcat 22
Wildcat 22 · 22 LR
The Winchester Wildcat 22 is a ambidextrous semi-automatic rifle chambered in 22 LR. Its ultralight build pairs a 18-inch barrel with a 4 lb listed weight, suited to plinking, small game, and high-volume, low-cost practice. It wears a gray composite stock and matte blued metalwork.
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Caliber
22 LR
Magazine
10 rounds
Barrel
18"
Where to buy
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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or fixed 4x suits rimfire ranges without overpaying for glass you won't use.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
22 LR ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
Other Wildcat 22 variants
Sources & citations
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Is the Winchester Wildcat 22 right for you?
The Wildcat 22 is best suited to plinking, small game, and high-volume, low-cost practice.
Browse more left-handed 22 LR rifles, semi-automatic rifles, or the full Winchester left-handed lineup.
Key features
- Ambidextrous design — usable from either shoulder
- 4 lb listed weight (ultralight)
- 18" barrel in 22 LR
- Gray Composite stock
- Matte Blued metal finish
- Magazine: 10 rounds
- MSRP around $300
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