Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat User Manual

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the rear sight base. When adjusting the front sight you

get the opposite results:

• Move the front sight blade to the right to shoot more to

the left.

• Move the front sight blade to the left to shoot more to

the right.

All sight adjustments — of course — are a matter of

trial and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to

reset your sights when you change type or even brand

of ammunition.

M

OUNTING A

S

COPE

The receiver of your Wildcat rifle is grooved for standard

3

8

" nominal rimfire scope rings. See your Winchester

Rifles and Shotguns dealer to purchase the rings designed

for this mounting system and the scope you intend to use.

C

LEANING AND

M

AINTENANCE

S

UGGESTIONS

Your Wildcat rifle will function better and more reliably

over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained

and kept clean.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURES,
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY
UNLOADED, THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE

CHAMBER, ACTION/FEED AREAS AND THE MAGAZINE
IS REMOVED.

You should clean your Wildcat after every day of

shooting and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.

A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action

and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also

include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function

problem (tight action when working the bolt), be sure to

give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the

problem before seeking the services of our service facility

or a qualified gunsmith.

BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS UNLOADED
AND THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING
PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE
CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR
FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.

C

LEANING

S

UGGESTIONS

Always place the safety in the “on safe” position before
beginning any cleaning procedure.

1. Remove the bolt from your rifle as explained on page 9.

2. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for

a 22 caliber rifle. Make sure the patch is large enough

for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod and patch into

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