The Winchester Wildcat Xpert SR is a bolt-action .22 LR rifle built around an 18-inch barrel, steel receiver, and a molded polymer stock. At 4.5 lbs it's easy to carry all day, and the matte black finish holds up in field conditions without looking like it needs babying. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Winchester Repeating Arms 
• Model: Wildcat Xpert SR 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds (10+1) 
• Weight: 4.5 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

The button-rifled barrel has a recessed target crown and a threaded muzzle (1/2" x 28 TPI) with a knurled thread protector, so you can add a suppressor or muzzle brake without any adapter hunting. The extended bolt handle cycles smoothly and works fine with gloves on. 
 
The adjustable Rimfire M.O.A. trigger lets you dial in pull weight to match your preference, which makes a real difference for accurate shot placement at rimfire distances. The polymer stock has front and rear sling eyelets, and the underside of the forearm has a Picatinny rail with a rail cover included. 
 

Usage 

The Wildcat Xpert SR works across recreational range days, rimfire competitions, and small game hunting for squirrels or rabbits. The low recoil of .22 LR and the adjustable trigger also make it a reasonable training tool for new shooters building marksmanship fundamentals.

Owners of the Winchester Wildcat Xpert SR generally like it, particularly for the weight and handling. At 4.5 lbs it's easy to manage for extended sessions, and most find the matte black finish holds up well. Accuracy at short to medium range gets good marks across hunting and target shooting use.

The bolt cycles smoothly, though a few people feel it lacks the solid feel of heavier-built .22s. Magazine capacity is another recurring topic — the 10-round box is fine for most situations, but some shooters wish for a higher-capacity option to cut down on reloads during range sessions.

The overall picture is a capable, reasonably priced .22 LR bolt rifle that delivers on its core purpose without any major complaints. Nothing groundbreaking, but it does what it's supposed to do consistently.

This compact .22 feels well put together from the first inspection. I especially appreciate that the barrel is already threaded, since that is a useful detail on such a handy little bolt rifle. The straightforward build is what won me over.