The Winchester Wildcat SR 22 Long Rifle semi-automatic rifle is engineered for consistent performance and practical versatility within the rimfire category. Chambered in 22 Long Rifle, this platform facilitates economical training regimens and mitigates felt recoil, rendering it suitable for diverse recreational and sporting applications. Its lightweight polymer chassis construction optimizes handling dynamics and reduces operational fatigue.
Key Features
16.5-Inch Threaded Barrel
The 16.5-inch barrel incorporates a 1/2×28 thread pitch, enabling direct integration with suppressors and a broad spectrum of muzzle devices. This feature enhances operational versatility, supporting applications such as sound signature reduction for recreational shooting, pest control, and sustained training without environmental disturbance.
Reliable Rimfire Operation
The Wildcat SR utilizes a robust rimfire operating system, engineered for dependable cartridge feeding and consistent extraction across extended shooting sessions and varying ammunition specifications, including those optimized for small game applications.
Ergonomic Chassis Design
The rifle’s polymer chassis design prioritizes optimal handling characteristics and intuitive control placement, contributing to enhanced user interface and the mitigation of operational fatigue during prolonged use.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** 22 Long Rifle
- **Action:** Semi-Automatic
- **Barrel Length:** 16.5 inches
- **Barrel Thread Pitch:** 1/2×28
- **Construction:** Lightweight Polymer Chassis
The Wildcat SR functions as an effective training instrument, facilitating the development of fundamental marksmanship proficiency without the associated cost or recoil impulse of centerfire platforms. Its utility extends to small game harvesting and structured recreational target engagement. Consistent maintenance, utilizing appropriate gun cleaning supplies, is paramount to preserving the rifle’s long-term operational reliability. This platform provides a foundational base for skill acquisition applicable to both advanced precision rifle disciplines and core personal defense firearm handling.
