Winchester Wildcat 22lr 16.5" 10-Round Threaded Barrel Rifle

The Winchester Wildcat 22LR 16.5" Threaded Barrel Rifle is purpose-built for shooters who demand precision, modularity, and suppressor-ready capability in a rimfire platform. Engineered by Winchester Repeating Arms, this rifle serves tactical trainers, small-game hunters, and precision shooters who require a lightweight, maneuverable firearm with professional-grade accessories. The threaded barrel design enables direct attachment of sound suppressors or other muzzle devices, making it ideal for hearing-safe practice and training operations where noise mitigation is critical.

Built on Winchester's proven rimfire platform, the Wildcat features a 16.5-inch barrel with 1/2x28 threading, allowing seamless integration with standard .22 LR suppressors and compensators. The 10-round magazine capacity provides efficient target cycling and practice training, while the compact 16.5-inch profile ensures fast handling and reduced weight for extended shooting sessions. Rimfire rifles at this specification deliver reliable semi-automatic operation, minimal recoil, and inherently low noise signatures—advantages that make threaded-barrel .22 LR platforms essential tools for shooters transitioning to centerfire systems or developing fundamental marksmanship in controlled environments.

Law enforcement agencies, military training cadres, and civilian tactical instructors rely on threaded rimfire rifles for cost-effective, low-report firearms training. The Winchester Wildcat 22LR's lightweight construction—approximately 5.5 pounds—and ergonomic dimensions make it suitable for left- and right-handed shooters of all experience levels. Suppressor-ready rimfire rifles like this model serve dual roles: sub-$3 ammunition cost per shot paired with hearing-safe operation creates an unmatched training platform for skill development, while the modular design accommodates aftermarket stocks, grips, and optic mounts via standard tactical rails and 1/2x28 threaded muzzle compatibility.