I Don't Need Another 22LR Semi-auto Rifle But I Really Like this One

[calicojack]

Winchester Wildcat 22 – Flat Dark Earth SR

Wildcat 22 Flat Dark Earth SR | Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle | Winchester

A host of features includes a field removable lower receiver, ambidextrous magazine release, easy-to-load rotary magazine, semi-automatic, integral Picatinny top rail on receiver, rear barrel access for easy cleaning. Precision button-rifled barrel, recessed target crown, 1/2"x28 threading for...

www.winchesterguns.com

 

[joppaj]

I like it better in other colors, but I agree that it seems to be a reasonably priced rifle with nice specs. Where are Winchesters made these days?

 

[rseymorejr]

I sort of like the looks of that. Takes 110-22 magazines, ghost ring sight, threaded muzzle...

 

[Boats]

I like it better in other colors, but I agree that it seems to be a reasonably priced rifle with nice specs. Where are Winchesters made these days?

Maybe Belgium. Maybe Japan. Maybe Turkey. Maybe go F@ck yourself (the departed reference, meant for humor, nothing personal).

Sadly, Winchester is only a brand, anymore.

My model 94 and model 97 weep

My model 12 and model 1300 are inconsolable

 

[Mdeng]

They are manufactured in Turkey. I have taken one out for a spin and find it to be a decent semi auto especially for the money. The idea that it will accept 10/22 mags is a bonus. One thing to remember is that the factory mag has a hold open feature that the Ruger mags do not. We have them in stock. www.genesisfirearms.com

 

[John from MD]

Winchester Wildcat 22 – Flat Dark Earth SR

Wildcat 22 Flat Dark Earth SR | Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle | Winchester

A host of features includes a field removable lower receiver, ambidextrous magazine release, easy-to-load rotary magazine, semi-automatic, integral Picatinny top rail on receiver, rear barrel access for easy cleaning. Precision button-rifled barrel, recessed target crown, 1/2"x28 threading for...

www.winchesterguns.com

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I have owned one of these and they are very accurate. Out of the box, I shot it round for round with a tricked out 10/22 and, surprisingly, it's groups were only 1/4 larger at 50 yards.

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

They are really small. Like kiddie size. I'd rebuy my Rossi for $135 before that. The Rossi and its cheap scope consistently hit a plate at 300 yards. Fun.

 

[calicojack]

Maybe Belgium. Maybe Japan. Maybe Turkey. Maybe go F@ck yourself (the departed reference, meant for humor, nothing personal).

Sadly, Winchester is only a brand, anymore.

My model 94 and model 97 weep

My model 12 and model 1300 are inconsolable

No, you are right. Not your father's Winchester. I still like that 22 though.

 

[dontpanic]

They are manufactured in Turkey. I have taken one out for a spin and find it to be a decent semi auto especially for the money. The idea that it will accept 10/22 mags is a bonus. One thing to remember is that the factory mag has a hold open feature that the Ruger mags do not. We have them in stock. www.genesisfirearms.com

Ruger has had 50 years to add a last shot hold open.

 

[Biggfoot44]

No , not an old school Winchester . That said , when they first came out , I thought they were interesting . ( But not in that color . If the deal were irresistible deal , it would get introduced to spray can of spruce green .)

 

[erwos]

There's a young woman on the team who runs a Wildcat, and it seems to work pretty well for her. The magazines are indeed 10/22 compatible, but have varying degrees of fitment due to the rubber bumpers or whatever. That said, I would really not advise buying one for serious use due to the diminished 10/22 parts compatibility.

As a cheap plinker with no big long-term performance expectations? Probably a very good value.

I actually went the Tippmann route because I needed something that could reliably use high-caps (no, BX-25s are not reliable enough in my experience). I'll make a separate post about that eventually.

 

[joppaj]

I actually went the Tippmann route because I needed something that could reliably use high-caps (no, BX-25s are not reliable enough in my experience). I'll make a separate post about that eventually.

Half of one Appleseed shoot convinced me that BX-25s weren't reliable enough.

 

[erwos]

Half of one Appleseed shoot convinced me that BX-25s weren't reliable enough.

They always seem to crash and burn in front of me shortly after the user proclaims they've never failed. It's almost uncanny. I will unreservedly support the usage of 10/22s and 10rd rotary mags for short-burn steel challenge and precision matches, but for high-cap outlaw steel events... not so much.

 

[Magnumite]

Same experience here with the BX-25 Ruger mags. A 22 shoot I went to and used them all the other shooters said they had the same experience.

I also bought a Tippman. Its a keeper.

 

[calicojack]

Half of one Appleseed shoot convinced me that BX-25s weren't reliable enough.

Not for Appleseed. This would be my Appleseed gun. Well - perhaps too much scope. You guys that use 20X scopes for rimfire shamed me into buying a 12X scope for my rimfire. Actually, this rifle can hit small steel rimfire targets meant for 20 feet at 100 yards.

 

[frdfandc]

I had 2 BX-25 mags. One was troublesome, the other worked perfectly.

 

[Tungsten]

Look up on YouTube about making the 25rnd mags more reliable. It makes sense of the problems many people are experiencing with them.

 

[Mdeng]

Personally I prefer the standard 10 round mags with a block attached to the bottom to speed up mag removal. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018783136

 

[slsc98]

Personally I prefer the standard 10 round mags with a block attached to the bottom to speed up mag removal. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018783136

These “tri-mag” adaptors seem to serve the same purpose, as far as, “more to grab onto” AND they are pretty darn convenient for steel challenge stages, too!

1022 TRIMAG CLIP CONNECTOR BAGGED UPC: 736211949219

1022 Trimag Clip Connector Bagged - Fits three standard 10/22 magazines - Be careful not to over tighten the bolt - A snug fit is all that is necessary

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[Pale Ryder]

On You Tube Paul Harrell did a review and shot one. Watch to the end, or fwd to 26:10.