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#SundayGunday: Winchester Wildcat SR

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American Hunter Staff

posted on December 27, 2020

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This week, were taking a look at the Winchester Wildcat SR. A suppressor-ready update of the original Wildcat, it features a shortened barrel and lighter weight, for improved handling. The same great ergonomics and controls keep this at the top of our list for hunt-ready squirrel guns. For more information on this lightweight plinker, check out the video embedded above, hosted by Digital Associate Editor, David Herman. MSRP: $279.99; winchesterguns.com

Wildcat SR on White

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