The Winchester Wildcat 22 Shadow in .22 LR (Winchester part no. 521169102) is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle with an 18-inch barrel and an all-black look. A molded black polymer stock and a polymer receiver with an integral Picatinny rail keep the weight to about 4 pounds. The striker-fired blowback action feeds from a 10-round rotary magazine, and it also accepts 10/22 style magazines. It is an easy-carrying plinker and small-game rifle for new and experienced shooters.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR, an inexpensive rimfire cartridge for plinking, practice and small game.
• Barrel length is 18 inches, a matte blued steel barrel with a recessed target crown.
• The rotary magazine holds 10 rounds, and the rifle also takes 10/22 style magazines.
• The rifling twist is 1 in 16 inches, the rate Winchester lists for this rifle.
• The action is a striker-fired blowback semi-auto with a drop-out lower receiver for easy cleaning.
• The stock is molded black polymer with textured grip panels, plus a forearm Picatinny rail with a rail cover.
• An integral Picatinny rail on the polymer receiver accepts optics.
• The sights are an adjustable ghost ring rear and a ramped post front, ready to use out of the box.
• A reversible manual safety button and ambidextrous magazine release suit right- and left-handed shooters.
• The rifle weighs 4 pounds with a 36.25-inch overall length and a 13.5-inch length of pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 10/22 magazines in the Wildcat 22 Shadow? Yes. Winchester says the Wildcat accepts aftermarket magazines that fit 10/22 rifles, and it ships with its own 10-round rotary magazine.

Does the Wildcat 22 Shadow have iron sights? Yes. It has an adjustable ghost ring rear sight and a ramped post front sight, plus a Picatinny rail for optics.

How long is the barrel? The barrel is 18 inches, matte blued steel with a recessed target crown.

Buy the Winchester Wildcat 22 Shadow Semi-Auto Rifle, .22 LR, 18-Inch Barrel, Black

The Shadow takes the Wildcat platform in black polymer for a light, simple rimfire that suits a day at the range or in the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto rifles.