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Keystone Sporting Arms built its name on the Crickett rifle, the little bolt gun that has started more young hunters than just about anything else out there. This 20 gauge single shot carries that same idea over to the shotgun side of the counter. It is a break action, which means the whole manual of arms comes down to open the gun, load one shell, close it, and shoot. There is no magazine to fumble and no follow-up shot to get careless with, and that one-round-at-a-time pace is exactly what builds patient, deliberate habits in a beginner.
Everything about this gun is scaled for a young or small-statured shooter. The shortened length of pull lets a kid mount the gun properly instead of stretching for the trigger, and the 18.5 inch blued barrel keeps the whole package light and easy to swing. The stock is real Turkish walnut with a black metal finish, so it looks like a proper shotgun rather than a toy, and it is the kind of gun that tends to stick around in a family long after the first owner outgrows it. A soft rubber recoil pad takes the edge off, which matters a lot more with a 20 gauge than most adults remember.
With a 3 inch chamber, this gun covers a lot of ground for its size. Light 2.75 inch field loads make for pleasant clays sessions and squirrel or rabbit hunts, while heavier 3 inch shells give a young hunter enough payload for turkeys or late-season birds when the time comes. The simple bead sight keeps the focus on fundamentals, and the firing pin block safety adds a mechanical layer of protection on top of the supervision every new shooter should have. If you are shopping for a first shotgun that a kid can grow with instead of grow frustrated by, this Crickett is a smart place to start.
That is exactly what it was designed for. Keystone Sporting Arms builds its whole lineup around youth and beginner shooters, and this shotgun has a shortened stock, light overall weight, and a soft recoil pad to match smaller frames. The single shot break action also keeps things simple and encourages careful, deliberate shooting.
It has a 3 inch chamber, so it will run both 2.75 inch and 3 inch 20 gauge shells. For new shooters, light 2.75 inch target or field loads are the way to go since they keep recoil mild. The 3 inch capability is there when a young hunter is ready to step up to heavier game loads.
The barrel hinges open so you can drop a single shell directly into the chamber, then you close it back up and you are ready to fire. After the shot, opening the action lets you pull the spent hull and reload. It is about the simplest shotgun action there is, which makes it easy to teach and easy to check that the gun is clear.
A 20 gauge in a lightweight gun will have some push, but Keystone fits these with a soft rubber recoil pad to soften the blow. Sticking with light 2.75 inch loads keeps recoil very manageable for most kids. Starting on lighter shells and working up is the best way to build confidence without developing a flinch.
| UPC | 611613041207 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA4120 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 18.5" |
| Capacity | 1rd |
| Safety | Firing Pin Block |
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