Taming The Wildcat! Winchester Wildcat .22lr Rifle First Shots. Steel & Explosive Targets!

Published on March 23, 2021
Duration: 12:13

This video provides a first-shot review of the Winchester Wildcat .22LR rifle. The presenter tests the rifle's accuracy and reliability with various ammunition types and magazine configurations, including Ruger 10/22 compatible magazines. The review highlights the rifle's performance on steel and explosive targets at different distances, noting its potential for fun and plinking.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Wildcat .22LR is an 18-inch semi-automatic rifle featuring compatibility with Ruger 10/22 magazines. It demonstrated good accuracy and grouping at distances up to 100 yards, though initial shots required minor windage adjustments. The rifle performed reliably with standard magazines but had feeding issues with a 110-round drum.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rifle Overview
  2. 00:41Magazine & Ammunition Selection
  3. 01:12First Shots at Close Range (10-12 Yards)
  4. 03:06Shooting at 30 Yards
  5. 03:36Testing BX-25 Magazine
  6. 03:59Shooting at 57 Yards
  7. 04:37Shooting at 75 Yards
  8. 05:02Testing 110-Round Drum Magazine
  9. 06:22Switching Back to BX-25 Magazine
  10. 06:33Testing Norma Tac 22 Ammunition
  11. 06:50Shooting at 100 Yards & Sight Adjustment
  12. 07:14Explosive Target at 75 Yards
  13. 08:10More Shots at 100 Yards
  14. 08:24Grand Finale: Explosive Targets
  15. 09:09Grand Finale Part 2 & Adjustments
  16. 09:50Grand Finale Part 3: Final Shots
  17. 11:04Conclusion & Rifle Impressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Winchester Wildcat .22LR rifle?

The Winchester Wildcat .22LR is an 18-inch semi-automatic rifle. A significant feature is its compatibility with Ruger 10/22 magazines, including rotary, BX-25, and drum configurations. It also has adjustable sights for windage.

How does the Winchester Wildcat perform with different magazines?

The rifle performed well with standard 10-round rotary and 25-round BX-25 magazines. However, the 110-round drum magazine experienced feeding issues, suggesting it may be finicky with this particular rifle compared to a Ruger 10/22.

What ammunition was tested in the Winchester Wildcat?

The video tested Federal 40-grain solid (1080 fps), Norma Tac 22 (high-performance target loads), and CCI Stinger (1640 fps) ammunition. The Federal ammo performed as expected, while the Norma ammo was noted for being waxy.

What were the accuracy observations for the Winchester Wildcat?

The rifle demonstrated good grouping at various distances, from 10 yards out to 100 yards. Initial shots showed a tendency to group slightly to the right, requiring 'Kentucky windage' adjustments before potential sight zeroing.

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