thanks for doing comparison. I would like to see some slightly higher quality ammo tried out, like maybe CCI or something. I've found Thunderbolts to be less uniform performing than a lot of the other even slightly pricier alternatives, in the rifles I have. I no longer buy it as a matter of fact.
I don’t think the shooting displayed is a good comparison. Both should and do shoot less than 1 MOA at 50 yards in any I’ve ever shot. We own multiple of each. Kids prefer the wildcat.
@@warofages07 the mag release is easier than the Ruger, last round hold open (on oem wildcat mags), suppressible, lighter weight, and way easier to clean. They do their own cleaning. Our oldest is starting to shoot an AR with the cmmg kit more which could be ergonomics or “cool factor”. I give them each a $300 monthly ammo budget, and we shoot 2-4 times a month so 22 is their happy point.
@@warofages07 The 10/22 and Wildcat are similar as they are both semi-auto magazine-fed. I know other good semi-auto rifles are out there, but I need access to them. If I get my hands on any, I will make more videos. Great question, by the way.
Being .22s, there is not much recoil to begin with. The wood stock model I use in this video is heavier than the Winchester, but there are factory Rugers with lightweight synthetic stocks and there are some super lightweight aftermarket parts that can reduce a lot of weight making it much lighter. Subscribe to see an upcoming video do a 10/22 ultra-light build. The nice thing about the Winchester is it has a factory-threaded barrel, so if someone wants to reduce what little recoil there is, they could put a muzzle break or silencer on it.
That must be terrible ammo. My ancient stock 10/22, standard barrel, with Aguila high velocity (cheap) or CCI mini-mag is way tighter than that. My CZ 452, totally stock, at 50 yds, puts CCI mini-mags, from a sandbag, into a group the size of a nickel.
Hello Pat, It depends on the shooting and distances you are shooting. If you are plinking, just about any decent scope will do. This one in the video has a 1-4 Athlon LPVO because it is used for Rimfire Challenge Competitions where targets are about 25 yards max, so the 1-2x works best for speedy target acquisition but is also used for Sage Rat hunting. Those small critters are hard to see without magnification, so the 4 power is really handy. The scope has drop compensator marks and is dialable, so if you know your dope, you push the .22 cartridge out to further distances. When selecting a scope for the Wildcat, one thing to note is the rear sight. If you plan to keep the rear sight, you may have to shop around to get a scope where the eyepiece will clear the sight, use higher rings, or remove the rear sight so you can use whatever ring height or scope you want. This video shows a close-up of what I had to do to clear the rear sight. th-cam.com/users/shortsKxd6ky2q5xU
The Ruger 10/22 mags will work in the Winchester Wildcat. I am not 100% sure if the Winchester mag will work in the Ruger as I don't think I tried that. One thing to note with the Ruger BX25 and Butler Creek magazines is to make sure the mags are fully seated. The best way to ensure that is to insert the mag with the bolt open.
You want to put that plastic Turkey with the American made 10-22 Ruger ? And then pick worst ammo you can find ? Thumbs down on this vid . Wildcrap is made in Turkey--you want to support Turkey or America?
thanks for doing comparison. I would like to see some slightly higher quality ammo tried out, like maybe CCI or something. I've found Thunderbolts to be less uniform performing than a lot of the other even slightly pricier alternatives, in the rifles I have. I no longer buy it as a matter of fact.
I agree. I think there is enough interest for a round 2 with better ammo and maybe off a proper bench.
I agree. Thunderbolts are good for general linking, but for accuracy testing, CCI is a better ammo. I have found that CCI outshoots SK ammo.
Nice vid, nice narration, enjoyed.
Thank you
I don’t think the shooting displayed is a good comparison. Both should and do shoot less than 1 MOA at 50 yards in any I’ve ever shot. We own multiple of each. Kids prefer the wildcat.
I agree. They should do better off a good bench with sandbags and match ammo.
why the wildcat?
@@warofages07 the mag release is easier than the Ruger, last round hold open (on oem wildcat mags), suppressible, lighter weight, and way easier to clean. They do their own cleaning. Our oldest is starting to shoot an AR with the cmmg kit more which could be ergonomics or “cool factor”. I give them each a $300 monthly ammo budget, and we shoot 2-4 times a month so 22 is their happy point.
@@warofages07 The 10/22 and Wildcat are similar as they are both semi-auto magazine-fed. I know other good semi-auto rifles are out there, but I need access to them. If I get my hands on any, I will make more videos. Great question, by the way.
Good music nice fun video helpful
North Fork Wolf creek public range?
Yep.
I have shot at that exact lane.
what about how you feel these guns? Recoil, weight, etc. My wife is looking for a very light gun
Being .22s, there is not much recoil to begin with. The wood stock model I use in this video is heavier than the Winchester, but there are factory Rugers with lightweight synthetic stocks and there are some super lightweight aftermarket parts that can reduce a lot of weight making it much lighter. Subscribe to see an upcoming video do a 10/22 ultra-light build. The nice thing about the Winchester is it has a factory-threaded barrel, so if someone wants to reduce what little recoil there is, they could put a muzzle break or silencer on it.
That must be terrible ammo. My ancient stock 10/22, standard barrel, with Aguila high velocity (cheap) or CCI mini-mag is way tighter than that. My CZ 452, totally stock, at 50 yds, puts CCI mini-mags, from a sandbag, into a group the size of a nickel.
What scope would you recommend for the wildcat?
Hello Pat, It depends on the shooting and distances you are shooting. If you are plinking, just about any decent scope will do. This one in the video has a 1-4 Athlon LPVO because it is used for Rimfire Challenge Competitions where targets are about 25 yards max, so the 1-2x works best for speedy target acquisition but is also used for Sage Rat hunting. Those small critters are hard to see without magnification, so the 4 power is really handy. The scope has drop compensator marks and is dialable, so if you know your dope, you push the .22 cartridge out to further distances.
When selecting a scope for the Wildcat, one thing to note is the rear sight. If you plan to keep the rear sight, you may have to shop around to get a scope where the eyepiece will clear the sight, use higher rings, or remove the rear sight so you can use whatever ring height or scope you want.
This video shows a close-up of what I had to do to clear the rear sight. th-cam.com/users/shortsKxd6ky2q5xU
Well to use the absolute worst ammo, you could’ve done an accuracy test with going to watch the other video you have shooting different ammo with it
Are the magazines interchangeables??
The Ruger 10/22 mags will work in the Winchester Wildcat. I am not 100% sure if the Winchester mag will work in the Ruger as I don't think I tried that. One thing to note with the Ruger BX25 and Butler Creek magazines is to make sure the mags are fully seated. The best way to ensure that is to insert the mag with the bolt open.
yes.....and DO NOT use Butler Creek junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You want to put that plastic Turkey with the American made 10-22 Ruger ? And then pick worst ammo you can find ? Thumbs down on this vid . Wildcrap is made in Turkey--you want to support Turkey or America?
Yet every electronic and furniture piece in your home is made in China, 90% of it. Stop being a clown.
ΜΙΑ ΑΓΚΑΛΙΆ ΑΠΟ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ 🇬🇷✝️ ,ΚΑΙ ΤΑ ΔΥΟ ΥΠΕΡΟΧΑ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΣΆΓΟΝΤΑΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΆΔΑ ;; ΤΙ ΤΙΜΉ ΕΧΟΥΝ ;;;
Λυπάμαι που ακούω ότι δεν μπορείτε να τα πάρετε. Το 1022 κοστίζει συνήθως περίπου $ 325 και το Wildcat περίπου $ 238