# Winchester Wildcat .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle with Vortex Scope Combo

**Brand:** Winchester
**Category:** Semi-Automatic Rifles
**Caliber:** .22 LR

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** .22 LR
- **Barrel Length:** 18"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Matte Blued
- **Weight:** 64 oz
- **Overall Length:** 36.25"
- **UPC:** 048702027116
- **SKU:** UCr9wk2O

## Description

The Winchester Wildcat Combo is a semi-automatic .22 LR rifle that works well across sport shooting, small game hunting, and training use. At 4 lbs it's light enough to carry without fatigue, and the included Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32mm scope extends its useful range right out of the box.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer:** Winchester
- **Family:** Wildcat Series
- **Model:** Wildcat Combo
- **Type:** Rifle
- **Action:** Semi-Auto
- **Caliber/Gauge:** 22 LR
- **Barrel Length:** 18"
- **Overall Length:** 36.25"
- **Rate-of-Twist:** 1-in-16
- **Capacity:** 10 + 1 (10 rd. Rotary Magazine)
- **Weight:** 4 lbs.
- **Receiver Finish:** Matte Black
- **Stock Type:** Synthetic Stock (Black Polymer)

### Detailed Features

The ramped post front sight and ghost ring rear sight are included for use without the scope, and the integral Picatinny rail handles the Vortex Crossfire II or any other optic the shooter prefers. An ambidextrous magazine release makes reloads equally quick from either hand. The 10-round rotary magazine keeps the profile clean and feeds reliably.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> In all honesty the ease of cleaning and the last round bolt hold open are the two main features that persuaded me to purchase the wildcare.
>
> — [History With Ben](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvbZwt-CwM&t=153s)

> It has a tab on the back of the magazine right here that activates the bolt hold open on the rifle which is pretty neat i think.
>
> — [Budget Guns and Gear Reviews](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXG_W52iqLw&t=63s)

> The other dislike I have is the trigger pool to put it bluntly the trigger pool is heavy.
>
> — [History With Ben](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvbZwt-CwM&t=205s)

> The worst of the two downfalls is that the magazines seem to just sometimes fall apart.
>
> — [History With Ben](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvbZwt-CwM&t=179s)

> Even with the problems I have had with 1022 I still think the Ruger 1022 is the king of semi-automatic 22 long rifle Firearms.
>
> — [History With Ben](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvbZwt-CwM&t=321s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The Winchester Wildcat with Vortex scope gets broadly positive marks as an entry-level .22, though the feedback isn't uniformly glowing.

The price-to-value ratio comes up most often in positive reviews. For a package that includes a usable Vortex scope, the cost is hard to argue with. Weight and handling get similar praise. At 4 lbs it's easy for younger or newer shooters to manage, and it doesn't tire the arm during a long afternoon at the range.

Accuracy is generally well-reviewed, especially with the Crossfire II dialed in. Most owners report solid groups at 25-50 yards for plinking and small game work.

On the other side, feeding issues with certain ammunition brands come up periodically, not a universal problem, but enough that some owners mention testing a few brands before settling on what cycles cleanly. Build quality concerns appear in a minority of reviews, with a few buyers feeling the polymer feels cheaper than competing rifles in the same price range. The trigger pull is another recurring note; a number of owners want something crisper and describe the stock trigger as adequate but not enjoyable.

## Pricing

**3 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Grabagun Com | $329.99 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $332.49 |
| Impactguns Com | $369.99 |

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