The Wildcat Is On The Prowl! Winchester Wildcat .22lr Rifle Unboxing, Opinion and Teardown

[@erikwilson7622]

Nice review. After having my Wildcat and running tons of round without jamming, this has become my favorite semi 22. I kind of liken it to a 22 version of an AK. Super easy to get at the internals and clean, and with it being striker fired, it has to help with ignition. If you look at fired rounds, they have a deep clean primer mark. Look at the bolt, and they have very positive extractor.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! This is definitely a very underrated .22lr rifle. Mine has been absolutely perfect.😎👍

[@paulfisher128]

Love winchesters, I picked up a ruger 556 today more AR magazines,also got a 4 in 38 revolver,and a super steal on a remington 770 in 308,good gun day,another good video,keep them up

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! You sound like you buy guns like I do. Why get one when you can get four!😂

[@paulfisher128]

@@ToolsandTargets exactly

[@disgustedvet9528]

I'll hang on to my 40 year old Marlin tube fed pump , it does the job and doesn't look like a toy.

[@ToolsandTargets]

That's a nice one but even grown men need some toys every now and then!😉

[@papimiami1938]

I was just thinking the same thing.... I have a 1980 model 60 Marlin and a 1969 glenfield model 60... So one's 40 years old and the other is over 50 yrs .... These pieces of crap will have broken parts and won't last 10

[@rhelton6839]

I have very old ones all the way to this one and other new ones . That’s one reason why I love 22s . There are so many different shapes and sizes. I like different guns. And most people especially old people can’t expect change. And don’t even seem to want to expect changes. Kinda like the 1911 , hasn’t changed. Or glock fans. They all look exactly the same. She one glock you have literally seen them . Ugly as sin.

[@Hornet135]

@@papimiami1938 ​​⁠ “these pieces of crap will have broken parts and won’t last 10” You’re just making up stuff.

[@mpdjr77]

Just an excellent review. I own a Wildcat SR (threaded barrel for suppressor) and I wasn’t quite sure how the easy breakdown was, actually, executed. You made it so easy to understand. Thank you! Blessings, Grace and Peace

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate that!

[@alaska_kid7557]

Great review. Thanks. What can you say after some time of use? It's plastic receiver is a little confusing. How do polymer parts behave after some time of use?

[@islandon22]

Light as a feather. Very accurate to 150yds (only distance tested). Easiest gun to clean ever. Jam free and only $139. Fabulous value!!!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Agreed!😎

[@dene1196]

Only$139? Can't find it any where below $260. Even in Gunbroker.

[@iautonomos]

@@dene1196 100%.

[@ManuelM61]

Keep the videos coming I really enjoy them.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir! I appreciate you watching.👍

[@grantgladish616]

Well done. For videography, try a couple extra lights. And in post-production, try boosting your exposure a bit, especially for the darker moments. Appreciate the tight and tidy speed at the ins and outs.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate the tips!😎👍

[@user-me4od1qe6r]

Great review, first time I've seen the barrel actually removed!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Really cool how everything is self-contained.😎👍

[@richardmeche2786]

Mine has about 500 rounds of different 22lr bulk ammo with no problems. Glad it takes 10/22 magazines and have used both 10 and 25 rounds. Lots of fun shooting.

[@ToolsandTargets]

That's good to hear. What few rounds I put through it on my range went perfect. I got a feeling this is gonna end up being a great little gun.😎

[@kenworland1865]

Mines been great! So far it’s eaten everything! I put a True Glo red dot on it and it has proven to be a squirrel slayer! I’ve run about 400 rounds through it and I’m very pleased! Keep the vids coming!!! 👊👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

That's good to hear. I'll probably put a little inexpensive dot of some kind on this one. I stuck a little cheap Amazon red dot on my 10/22 charger and it's held up perfect through several hundred rounds. Appreciate you checking out the vids!😎

[@demetriusnelson2392]

Dang seriously got me looking at this wildcat now. It wasn’t even on my radar till today. 💪🏽😎 legit breakdown and honest analysis. Putting me on the lookout for one.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's a pretty sweet little shooter.😎

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍 Hey big fella KZbin keeps sending them. Not too sure where they are getting them from as I thought I ticked them off🤔….. Also as a matter of interest , Remington primers are for sale at a cheap gunshop $745 /5000 and the only available powder down here is ADI $369 /8lbs..Everything is so expensive down here now and that’s if you can get it…..Nice lil gun.. Makes you wonder why they banned all semi automatic 22s down here ?…that gun has a lot of good features…great video , great product

[@ToolsandTargets]

Govt fools.😣

[@GetStuffDone]

Great demo and explanation!! Gonna buy one ASAP!

[@jymlewis]

Thank you for making this! I learned just about everything I needed to know about my daughter's new rifle from just this video. Very very helpful! 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I think it's a great little rifle.😎

[@ItalianCJM8232]

Camera was fine! I have the same rifle and has been very reliable over the last year and thousands of rounds.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. This one has been flawless.

[@ngb802]

Love all your videos! We have similar taste in guns !

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Great minds think alike!😎

[@jackbauer9077]

That is an awesome 22lr! Love it takes Ruger mags! It is something I’d buy later on! It will be a fun Plinking rifle.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir, the fact that it takes my Ruger mags was the nail in the coffin for me.😎

[@Dwayne7834]

Saw the gun on sale some where and was wondering how it would be. Thanks for sharing. Waiting to see you at the range.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thanks for checkin it out. Should have the range vid up tomorrow afternoon.👍

[@StonkeyDomp]

I think that little cover that snaps on that little front rail was red not black, but I knew when I looked at it that that would be left in the box. Lol. Thanks for another great video, looking forward to the range video on this one!

[@ToolsandTargets]

I still cant find the dang thing. I might have dropped it out there on my range somewhere.😂Thank you sir. I'm gonna try to get it edited and posted asap.👍

[@Wyoming_Gramps]

Nice review. Nice to see a company do something different. I don’t have one but it looks like it would be very handy to keep in my Polaris.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I love the way this thing breaks down so easily. It's been a fun one to have.

[@B0BACAKES]

Amazing review. They only video showing a full disassembly

[@johnvanvleet5206]

Just picked up a wild cat looks awesome I was looking for a Rudger 10/22 but was out of stock after review I think I have a nice plinker and am looking forward to shooting it

[@ToolsandTargets]

It's a very cool and unique rifle. I really like mine.😎

[@royayers276]

Just ordered one from rural king myself. How long did it take them to ship yours to the store?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Guess there's no need to reply now since we chit chatted on the live stream but I can't leave a comment unreplied to!😂

[@HamiltonOutdoors]

Interesting looking rifle. I need one of those. LOL great video thanks for sharing.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. For a little over $200 I really like it so far. The fact I could use my 10/22 mags was just icing on the cake.😎

[@Hankman23]

Very detailed review, thanks gonna pick one up!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you checkin it out, my friend!

[@Hankman23]

@@ToolsandTargets gotcha man!

[@Hankman23]

Just picked one up today, thanks!

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@Hankman23 Awesome!

[@imagohouse7412]

I'm in the market for a 22lr. I already have 40 year old Marlin but it's a tube loader...never been cleaned works flawlessly. I need something that's not a tube loader for weekend plinking and since you have both....which one Wildcat or 10/22? I'm leaning toward the 10/22 but the fact that the Wildcat looks lighter and interchanges mags with Ruger makes it appealing. Which one????

[@ToolsandTargets]

10/22 without question. This gun doesn't look bad at all but the 10/22 is definitely built better and has tons of aftermarket parts and support.👍

[@imagohouse7412]

@@ToolsandTargets Thanks for the reply, appreciate it!!!

[@jstud999]

I would also take my 10/22s over my wildcat any day. Not saying the wildcat is a bad rifle because it’s not at all the 10/22 is just that much better IMO.

[@johnsanford3043]

Do you have any info on the striker assembly? I foolishly took mine apart outside and lost what I'm assuming is the striker pin that actually goes through the bolt face.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Ahh man. You can probably get Winchester to send you one. I actually lost the little black plastic rail cover on mine and called them to try and buy a new one. They sent one out to me for free.

[@rjhelmick3381]

Thats a cool little gun brother thank s for a sharing with us ,priciate ya.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Some people hate that there's so much plastic to it but it doesn't bother me in a little .22 like this. I expect it will last way longer than I will to ne honest.

[@rjhelmick3381]

My ruger 1022 has a plastic stock , it wouldn't bother me either Wildman.

[@rjhelmick3381]

I wanted to tell you I've been searching the internet trying to find 2 boxes of bird shot ,and the only place I could find it wants 50 dallors for 2 boxes shipped to me. So I quess im just shit out of luck.

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@rjhelmick3381 Good lord, people are getting crazier and crazier with theses prices. I was in Walmart earlier and as I walked by the ammo counter I spotted a whole pile of 100 rounds cases of 7 1/2. I ran over there as fast as I could and then saw they were 20 gauge.😆

[@rjhelmick3381]

Well everything you can when you can because no one on the internet has any.i seen some selling for 49.99 a box of 25 rounds. Its freaking crazy brother.

[@hhhservicesllc3163]

Great video Tools! I loved it. How much did You pay for the Wildcat, if You don't mind me asking. And, are You happy with how it shoots? I'm looking for another .22 LR myself.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that! It was $239 if I remember correctly. I love it so far. I gotta get it back out and adjust the sight windage a little and see exactly how good it groups. Just from the first messing around I did without adjusting sights, i think it's gonna be an accurate little sucker. It's super light too so it would be great for anybody at any age.😎

[@ETuss713]

The winchester is nice. They came out with a new version that has a threaded barrel included. Check out a T/C 22...a great rifle.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice, I'll have to check it out for sure.😎

[@charlesmorgan1879]

I'm liking this rifle , I read the comments and saw a price ! Wow a bargain and I've looked this wk Jan 2022 & its $300*more than double ! ) but want it anyhow lol soon as I find$

[@ToolsandTargets]

I really like the way it breaks down and how light it is. Accepting 10/22 mags is icing on the cake.👍

[@cuqeclipz1147]

great video

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thanks. Appreciate you checkin it out!

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Pretty sweet ! I don't have a 22 rifle and have been thinking about scoring a 10/22 because they're tried and tested, plus aftermarket support galore, and they're cheap ! But I'm gonna have wait to mitigate the damage incurred to my bill fold lately ... I might just keep waiting and saving until I can entertain the Tactical Solutions 10/22. The only problem which by no means is small is the price, well one other problem is at least for me is I like iron sights on all my firearms and it does not have them. Lots to think about, but it's OK, I've got more time then money as of late ... 😂 Thanks for the informative video brother 😎 God bless

[@ToolsandTargets]

You can't go wrong with a 10/22 in my opinion. I love my little 10/22 Charger. I figured I may as well add this little gun to the collection since it takes the 10/22 mags. It's kind of like 10/22 is the "does it run glock mags" of the rimfire world for me.😆

[@jimsummers7195]

Good video man that’s pretty cool

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.

[@TKevinBlanc]

I use a loader with my Ruger rotary magazine because it's easier on the ammo.

[@deanrowland24]

I like the quick break down of the lower. Good for the cleaning factor. Guess I've gotta buy a new damn gun now. My wife's goin to hate ya. But I'll keep loving the vids though. Keep um coming.

[@ToolsandTargets]

LOL, I just don't even tell mine anymore and then weeks later if she sees it I tell her I've had that forever she just doesn't remember!😂 I really like the way this breaks down for cleaning. I always dread tearing apart my 10/22 because of the way the guide rod and recoil spring hooks under the bolt at a funky angle. This thing is a breeze to clean.😎

[@Strutingeagle]

They should share some of the cost savings with all the plastic with the customers. $150 would be a fair price.

[@jefferson76bart97]

That's an awesome alternative to a 10/22. Just completely refinished an ancient Stevens/Springfield/savage. Love that thing. Edit: you won't be thinkin toy if youre breaking into my house at 2am if this really is my only defense mode.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Some people hate how much plastic it's made of but half the guns out there now are mostly plastic. I think it's a great little .22 and we shot it a ton this past weekend and it ran perfect.😎

[@jefferson76bart97]

@@ToolsandTargets I get it. I didn't even want a Glock because of that and then I found a cz-75 clone...

[@ETuss713]

New camera looks good bud. Keep it up!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. The only thing I was fighting with is the tighter field of view. It definitely does a better job of focusing at different distances than the gopro knock-off does though.👍

[@brannonhuron8567]

Nice looking piece

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. So far , I really like it.😎

[@robhtp3817]

Thanks for the Video. Next time can you show your viewers with the CLP on your table?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thanks. What do you mean show my viewers with the CLP?🤔

[@robhtp3817]

Ooops, I meant “cleaning” with the CLP ~ 😂

[@coreysuttles1362]

Very sweet looking gun!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. A lot of people hate the look of it but I thought it was cool myself.😎

[@wesleycameron1034]

Nice how much was it?

[@ToolsandTargets]

It was only $239. Can't really go wrong for that price. Some people hate modern looking guns like this but I think it looks pretty cool.👍

[@19cohiba75]

Make it threaded and takedown like the 10/22 and I’ll buy one !! Would be the ultimate lite backpacker survival 22lr rifle !!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, I have a little 10/22 charger I've modded up pretty good and the little takedown PC Charger 9mm. Figured I'd get something a little different this time around. I'll take about any gun to be honest!😎

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I love my .22lrs so much fun to shoot.

[@ToolsandTargets]

They definitely are. If this ammo mess keeps up much longer, they'll be the only things you can shoot without taking out a second mortgage.😆

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

@@ToolsandTargets truth

[@JuicyMilkweed]

Great video, I’m torn between this and a 10/22. Almost exclusively for squirrel hunting, leaning towards the wildcat for the weight/price and I’d have to buy a rail and install sling studs on the ruger on top of the higher price tag. I do like the wood stock though and aftermarket.

[@ToolsandTargets]

They're both good ones. The latest 10/22 wood stock carbine I bought came with a rail section to put on it but no sling studs. It's definitely heavier than the Wildcat though.

[@JuicyMilkweed]

@@ToolsandTargets checked out both today, brought home the 10/22 it just felt and looked better albeit heavier. Ran 100 norma lead round points perfectly, cci quiet hp didn’t eject but shot pretty well. Gotta find a scope now

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@JuicyMilkweed Nice. I just stuck a little cheap 3-9 power on my latest one. I can't justify spending big money on a .22 optic.

[@ReversePolarity5]

I have one showing up at the shop next week. Can't wait to get my hands on it and take my kids shooting. Although, after I bought mine, I found out they're coming out with a threaded barrel version.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice, it'll be perfect for the little ones. I saw the same thing about the threaded version after I got mine. 😆

[@StewartCountyBallistics]

It is perfect!!!!! Lol great video

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. You know I'm never satisfied!😉

[@StewartCountyBallistics]

Lol that is a true statement lol it looks great

[@Donald_R_DeCicco]

Love 22's, thats cool bx25 works with it.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. That was the final detail that sold me on it for sure!😎

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

That's a pretty sweet squirrel getter

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir. I got the sights dialed in pretty tight since this. Love that it takes 10/22 mags too.😎

[@kiwipom51]

Can these rifles be dry fired like the 10/22 ?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yes

[@billsummy2412]

Nice , But I just wish it were made in USA !

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yeah, it seems like Turkey is making half the guns out here nowadays.😆

[@David-lj8cu]

Can u do a review of a Rossi rs22 ?

[@ToolsandTargets]

The .22lr version? I've come close to buying one of those a bunch of times this past year.

[@David-lj8cu]

@@ToolsandTargets yes the 22lr. Would love if you made a video on it!

[@jamessprott9527]

Is the Wildcat Rifle barrel free floated?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yes👍

[@jamessprott9527]

@@ToolsandTargets Many thanks for your reply. Glad to know about this. Gives the Wildcat an edge over factory Ruger 10/22.

[@wfjr997]

How much does it cost?

[@ToolsandTargets]

$250

[@timrobinson6573]

Winchester is having a rebate staring June 1st and you can get $30 back

[@frank6029]

Like the gun great video how does this compare to the Henry AR-7 Be Safe & God Bless👍🎅

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I've actually though about picking up a little survival AR-7. This Wildcat definitely isn't near as "backpackable" as an AR. It's light enough for sure but just doesn't break down. I'd say this would be more accurate but that's just me guessing without having tried the AR. I just though this was kinda unique with the way it comes apart and the really light weight of it. Plus, I might be one of the few people who think this red and black color scheme actually looks cool.😆

[@frank6029]

You are right it is cool Stay safe

[@W_Desert_life]

The wildcat that Paul Harrell did a review on had itself a little accident. 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

I must have missed that one. What happened?😆

[@W_Desert_life]

You just gotta see it 😂 Totally caught me off guard.

[@dustybowhunter]

I like 22’s its a shame i cant find any ammo though

[@ToolsandTargets]

Luckily I was sitting on a pile of it before all this mess started and have been pretty lucky to find a little every week or two to keep it resupplied. I guess everybody is snapping it up as fast as they see it since it's still the cheapest thing you can shoot right now.😆

[@tweetsplitter]

Nice little .22.......but.... The "Easily Reversible Safety" is a gimmick......What they don't tell you, either in print or on the phone, is that you as a consumer cannot, is not allowed, do it. Send it back to the factory, they say. We'll get it back quickly, they say. That's a real pain for southpaw shooters....after an 11 day wait for transfer, then another 2-4 weeks for the factory fix. Spend the extra money.............. buy something else...

[@ToolsandTargets]

You lefties always get the raw end of the deal.😆

[@juliogonzo2718]

I had one rifle that I reversed the crossbolt safety (Kel-Tec su16) I ended up putting it back because everything else is opposite as nothing else I own with a crossbolt is reversible. I'm so used to using right handed firearms left handed I thing a southpaw one would screw me up

[@martyrichardson6628]

Buddy just pick one of these up for his boy , we've been trying to get out and let it rip , been hearing good things about it , 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

This one ran like a champ. Should have the range vid up tomorrow afternoon.👍

[@martyrichardson6628]

@@ToolsandTargets have you pick up the 15/22 and if so would you recommend it's 500 $ so kinda hard to pull the trigger on that on , for the wife but could use for cheap training

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@martyrichardson6628 I considered it a couple years ago but after holding one and checking it out, I decided against it. If it were me and I wanted to train with something in .22 that had the same manual of arms as an AR, I'd just get a cmmg conversion kit. If I were gonna get a whole gun for that purpose, I'd probably get that HK 416 .22 for about the same money as the 15/22. Something like this wildcat being so much polymer feels ok, but there's something about all that polymer in an AR form that just doesn't feel right. I know a lot of people love 'em though and I haven't heard about any big issues or anything out of 'em.👍

[@martyrichardson6628]

@@ToolsandTargets yeah I love it or the idea of it until I held one , but again mostly for the wife , Thanks for your feedback 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@imnirvz3672]

Come by anytime you know I’ll sell you what ever you want

[@ToolsandTargets]

I'm kinda scared to ask what you're sellin.😆

[@daveh7186]

Congratulations Winchester , you copied the Ruger 1022 . I guess Ruger is happy that you have to buy mags from them for this rifle . I watched the whole video waiting for the price , how much is it ???

[@ToolsandTargets]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.😉