“The new Wildcat is designed for plinking and casual target shooting” OUR VERDICT
It’s nice to have another .22 semiautomatic rifle appear among the usual contingent of Rugers and Remingtons. This Winchester, though labelled as such, is made in Turkey. Named after Winchester’s renowned Wildcat .22 LR ammunition, it evokes cherished memories for me of running the Bridgend Stores, on the Isle of Islay, dry of ammo as a teenager while shooting rabbits on the beach.
Made to a price point, this new-model Wildcat is designed for plinking, casual target shooting and, of course, stalking. It’s a small and lightweight rimfire, weighing less than 4.4lb, and, with a scant 36.25in overall length, it’s easy to shoot and carry for women and youngsters.
The semi-auto bolt action is recoil-operated, using the…