Description
There comes a point where a single shot Crickett just isn't cutting it anymore, and that's exactly the gap Keystone built the 722 Compact Sporter to fill. This is a genuine bolt-action repeater sized for growing kids and smaller-framed adults, chambered in .22 LR with a detachable 7-round magazine so a range session flows instead of stopping after every trigger pull. The self-retaining snap-lock mag uses stainless steel feed lips, a small detail that pays off over years of loading and unloading.
What Makes the 722 Compact Sporter Worth a Look
The action is where this little rifle earns its keep. A short 50 degree cock-on-open bolt with just 1.6 inches of travel keeps cycling quick and easy for smaller hands, and the 2 lb trigger pull is lighter and cleaner than what you'll find on most rimfires at any size. Keystone backs the 722 line with a guaranteed MOA accuracy standard, and the 16.25 inch blued barrel holds up its end of that promise. Out of the box you get a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped for Keystone's KSA00411 Picatinny rail if a scope or red dot is in the future.
Built Like a Real Rifle, Sized for Smaller Frames
The satin-finished American walnut sporter stock gives this rifle a classic look that plenty of full-size guns can't match, and the blued steel finish rounds out the traditional feel. At roughly 4 pounds with a 13.5 inch length of pull, it shoulders naturally for adolescents and compact-statured adults alike, so nobody's stretching to reach the trigger or fighting a stock that's too long.
A 722 Compact That Sticks Around
Made in the USA and covered by Keystone's limited lifetime warranty, this is the kind of rifle that teaches good habits on plinking cans and squirrel hunts, then gets handed down instead of traded off. For a first repeater that still feels like a proper rifle, the 722 Compact Sporter is tough to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Keystone Sporting Arms (Crickett)
- Model: 722 Compact Sporter
- MPN: KSA20411
- UPC: 611613204114
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Bolt Action, 50 Degree Cock-on-Open
- Capacity: 7+1
- Magazine: Detachable 7-Round Snap-Lock w/ Stainless Feed Lips
- Barrel Length: 16.25"
- Barrel: 4140 Steel, Button Rifled
- Trigger Pull: 2 lb
- Sights: Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear
- Optics Ready: Drilled & Tapped for KSA00411 Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Satin-Finished American Walnut Sporter
- Length of Pull: 13.5"
- Weight: Approx. 4 lbs
What’s Included
- Crickett 722 Compact Sporter rifle
- One 7-round detachable magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Crickett 722 Compact Sporter designed for?
Keystone built the 722 Compact as an intermediate rifle for kids who have outgrown their first single shot Crickett, as well as smaller-statured adults. The shortened length of pull and roughly 4 pound weight make it easy to shoulder and control, while the repeating action and MOA accuracy guarantee mean it shoots like a grown-up rifle.
Can I mount a scope on the 722 Compact Sporter?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for Keystone's KSA00411 Picatinny-style rail, which is sold separately. Add the rail and you can run a rimfire scope or red dot, though the fixed front and adjustable rear sights work well right out of the box for iron sight practice.
How is the 722 different from the original single shot Crickett?
The biggest jump is the detachable 7-round magazine, so this one cycles rounds from the bolt instead of loading one at a time. It also has a short 50 degree cock-on-open bolt with only 1.6 inches of travel, a 2 lb trigger, and a longer stock better suited to older kids and smaller adults.
Does the Crickett 722 come with a warranty?
Yes, Keystone Sporting Arms backs the 722 line with a limited lifetime warranty. The rifles are made in the USA, and the 722 series also carries a guaranteed MOA accuracy standard from the factory.





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