Winchester Wildcat Xpert 

It's the Xpert model because of the bolt action, semi match chamber, and the trigger from what I've deducted online. I ordered mine and can't wait to get it to the range.

I wish Winchester kept manufactured the .22 MAGNUM level action rifle.

I'm going to buy the rifle now.. your videos really helped me in my choice, especially the differences with the previous model! thank you 😊

I’ve just noticed this rifle being advertised for sale here in Australia and thankfully it’s being sold with the pic rail fitted

I saw one in a local gun shop today and kinda like it. It is lame that they don't include the rail for it, though. Thanks for the review.

I Would like to see how it performs with a good scope on it. Great job on the review.

Nice aim, I'm sure you're still accurate than most, 100 yards with iron sights isn't all that easy! I'm surprised how close the sights are actually. I was considering getting this one, I have about a dozen old .22s. Cooey 600, Cooey 75, Lakefield Savage MK3, Mossberg 351k, FN 1912, and a bunch of other oddballs. All of them just have a quirk or two that I don't like. All I want is a bolt action, with a bottom fed mag, good sights, and the option to put a scope on. Without spending an absurd amount of course. I like the rear peep sight on the semi auto wildcat, it's a shame they couldn't fit something similar on this one. That's the only thing holding me back right now, I'm sure these sights aren't as bad as I imagine, but do I reaaaally need another 22 that still doesn't check every box? Especially since it's apparently hard to get the scope mount for this gun? Hmmmmm lol

It would be nice if it had threaded barrel.

To bad they didnt include a rail for mounting a scope. Great video Richard

Another good one Richard! I picked up the semiauto version as soon as they offered a threaded barrel. Of course it came with a long sight radius and a rail. Funny they couldn't do the same for the Xpert model as well. Mine sets by the backdoor with a red dot on it for skunks and other nuisance critters. Not as accurate or finished as well as a Tikka T1x, CZ 457 and the like but neither is the price. I still have a hard time say "Winchester" and "made in Turkey" in the same sentence. JimE

Idk how I missed this one . That’s a cool looking rifle . Good review

In Poland, a picatinny rail is supplied with the rifle.

The trigger group looks very Savage Accutrigger-y. Take those E-clips off and I'll bet there is a way to replace whatever spring is in there to get the pull range down lower. For the sights, you could measure the distances between screw holes for both front and rear, and perhaps find scope bases that fit. The guys in Turkey might have even designed it to use available bases, as they did with the magazine. This would be a great gun to pair with the semi, considering they share mags and also use Ruger mags. Good shooting!

Nice presentation! My eyes, at my age, I will need glass with those sights for sure! Best to ya',,,,!

Appreciate the review of this weapon. 👍 You really had a tough time with those sights. Failing eyesight can be rough. Personally, after cataract surgery in both eyes, I can't use dots or scopes. It's iron sights all the way. Good luck on your search for the rail. I'd be interested in a follow-up review with a scope. Take care, Wade

😄 What a cute little Mosin-Nagant trainer!

Saw this listed at Cabela's, and hadn't heard of it, so I found your video. You answered my main question, which was whether it is, like the semi-auto Wildcat, compatible with 10/22 mags. To me, that is an advantage over a Savage at a similar price. I don't think I'll actually plan to purchase one, but at under $300 in-store, I might just end up with one as an impulse buy the next time I'm there buying ammo.

It’s going to get dry-fired. The 11th round is rarely in the mag. Very few people count to 10 when they’re shooting the 22.

Good Review. About a year ago I started following this rifle and was really looking forward to buying one. Then the reviews pointed out that there really is no rail/scope base for this. The Winchester website says to contact a local dealer for the rail and none of them even know where to find one since Winchester doesn't produce them. That turned me off to buying one and went with a different option.

My grandpa had a single shot 22 caliber, a very long barrel...tack driver, killed many squirrels 👍 nice 100 yard shots 👍

Great review 👍😃✌️💪🇺🇸

I hope Winchester decides to REALLY invest in the Wildcat line. There are so many solid ideas in the semi-auto, but it feels like they didn't quite commit to the manufacturing side of it.

Weaver number 16 scope base will do the trick.

Enjoyed the video. Thank you!

Here is the problem with a 4.5lb gun with a 4 lb trigger. You are pulling the weight of the gun just to get the trigger to go off. It will never be as accurate unless that trigger can be brought down to 2lbs or less. I had guys in a forum who none of them could get a Browning T-Volt to shoot under a quarter at 25 years. I bought one. It was a gorgeous gun. It was another 4.5 lb gun. I weighed the trigger when I got it home. 9 lbs was the trigger, so me with smithing experience I tore into the trigger assembly. It had a torsion spring. You know, like a safety pin. Two legs with a couple of coils in the middle. I took some spring stock and made a new spring. Got that 9lb trigger down to 2 lbs. went to shoot it and after sighting it in, put 3 shots through one bullet hole. Could not even be measured. You could not drop an empty .22lr case on the hole it was too tight. So trigger weight and gun weight is extremely important if you want an accurate rifle. It need to be at least half what the gun weighs.

Nice rifle I would need a scope my problem is I turn all my 22's into match grade target don't have a lite weight 22

Good review. I like that you pointed out the differences between this and the other Wildcat that you have.

Thank you for the video. 🙂🙂

Just rewatched this one. Curious how it compares to the Savage Mark II. Do you have a preference? I think the Savage looks better but the 10/22 mags are a big plus, and it sounds like the Winchester has a better trigger.

I was wondering , how many guns do you own?

When a manufacturer comes out with a new product that would require a base for a scope, include the $5 part or wait till you release it. The dry fire will eventually destroy its FP because people forget round count. In my opinion do it right or do not do it at all. I look at my Rugers and CZ this rifle looks like a toy.

Nice review.

weaver #15 scope bases fit on my xpert. i heard #16 fits too.

Amazing how good under $300 can get.

Maybe Winchester could add fiber optic sights.....like most quality firearms on the market....

cool rifle

Good job like your video

$200 at Cabela’s after $35 rebate🤙

just used mine at the range and the casing kept getting stuck and not being rejected. any suggestions of what's happening?

Not bad for a cheap gun with crappy ammo! Try cci standard velocity

How many inches is the barrel?

can i buy it from you

No.

One important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?

Not interested in that rifle at all. UGLY and prime example of price point manufacturing

It’s a peace of junk very disappointed in it

This isn't rifle isn't "Xpert" by any means - it's a trashcan .22 rifle.