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There is a reason the Chipmunk has been the go-to first rifle for young shooters since 1982. It is a real bolt-action .22 LR scaled down to fit small frames, not a toy or a gimmick. This Deluxe version dresses things up with a satin stainless steel receiver and a fixed American walnut stock, so it looks as good hanging in the safe as it does at the range. The 16.1 inch barrel carries an extreme taper that keeps the whole rifle under 3 pounds, which matters a lot when the person carrying it is four feet tall.
The manual-cocking design is the heart of this rifle. After a round is chambered, nothing happens until the metal cocking knob at the rear of the bolt is deliberately pulled back, so an adult stays in control of every single shot. A rebounding firing pin blocks itself automatically to help prevent accidental discharge, and the single-shot action means one round in, one round out, every time. It is the kind of setup that builds good habits from the very first trigger press.
Dropping a tiny .22 round into a chamber used to be the fiddly part of these little rifles, and the EZ Loader ramp fixes that. Cartridges guide right into place, so kids spend less time fumbling and more time learning. The adjustable rear peep sight paired with a fixed metal front post teaches proper sight alignment the old-school way, and the receiver accepts optics if you decide to add glass down the road. Swivel studs come installed from the factory, so adding a sling for hikes to the back pasture takes about two minutes.
Made in the USA by Keystone Sporting Arms, the Chipmunk Deluxe is the kind of rifle that gets handed down. Plenty of folks who learned on one are now buying them for their own kids, and the walnut and stainless combo on this model is the nicest looking way to keep that tradition going.
The Chipmunk is sized for young, small-stature beginners, and most families start kids on one somewhere in the elementary school range with close adult supervision. The short stock, light weight under 3 pounds, and 16.1 inch barrel make it manageable for small frames. There is no hard age rule though, since kids grow at different rates, so fit and maturity matter more than a number.
After you chamber a round and close the bolt, the rifle will not fire until the metal cocking knob at the rear of the bolt is pulled back by hand. This lets an adult decide exactly when the rifle goes live for each shot, which is a big part of why these have been a favorite trainer for decades. A rebounding firing pin adds another layer of protection against accidental discharge.
Yes, the receiver is set up to accept optics, and Keystone offers scope rail kits and packages for the Chipmunk platform. That said, the factory adjustable rear peep and fixed metal front post are excellent for teaching sight alignment fundamentals first. A lot of instructors recommend starting with the irons and adding glass once the basics click.
The EZ Loader is a small feed ramp built into the action that guides each .22 LR cartridge into the chamber. Loading a single tiny rimfire round can be frustrating for small fingers, and this feature takes most of that fumbling out of the process. It keeps range sessions moving and lets kids focus on shooting instead of struggling with loading.
| UPC | 645221100025 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10002 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16.1" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | Single Shot |
| Safety | Firing Pin |
| Sights | Fixed Front/Adj Peep Rear |
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