Description
There is something to be said for a turkey gun that keeps things simple. The Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett Turkey is a single shot, break action 20 gauge that gives a young or smaller-framed hunter everything they need for the spring woods and nothing they don't. Break it open, drop in a shell, close it up, and focus on the bird. No pump to short-stroke, no controls to fumble when a longbeard is hung up at 30 yards and your heart is pounding.
Why the Crickett Turkey Makes Sense for a First Gobbler
The 22 inch barrel is a sweet spot for turkey hunting. It is short enough to swing inside a ground blind or thread through brush on the walk in, but long enough to keep the muzzle out in front of a young hunter and get good performance out of a turkey load. Keystone ships this one with an extended turkey choke already included, which is a nice touch. Instead of buying an aftermarket tube before the gun is field ready, you can head straight to the pattern board and find the load it likes. Modern 20 gauge turkey shells, especially TSS, have made the smaller gauge a legitimate gobbler getter with a fraction of the shoulder abuse a 12 gauge dishes out.
Built by the Youth Gun Specialists at Keystone
Keystone Sporting Arms has been building starter firearms under the Crickett name since the mid 90s, and the compact dimensions here reflect that experience. The shorter stock fits kids the way full-size guns never will, which means better cheek weld, better sight alignment, and better hits. A firing pin block safety adds a mechanical layer of security, and the break action itself is about as easy as it gets to teach. Anyone supervising can see at a glance whether the gun is open and safe.
One shot means every squeeze of the trigger counts, and that mindset builds careful, patient hunters. For a kid's first turkey season, or for anyone who appreciates a light, no-nonsense single shot, this little Crickett is a smart way to go.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Keystone Sporting Arms (Crickett)
- Model: Crickett Turkey
- MPN: KSA4120-T
- UPC: 611613041214
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Break Action, Single Shot
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Choke: Extended Turkey Choke (Included)
- Safety: Firing Pin Block
- Intended Use: Youth / Compact Turkey Hunting
What’s Included
- Crickett 20 Gauge Single Shot Turkey Shotgun
- Extended Turkey Choke Tube
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a single shot 20 gauge like the Crickett Turkey enough gun for turkeys?
Absolutely, especially with modern ammo. Today's 20 gauge turkey loads, particularly TSS shells, throw dense patterns that rival what 12 gauge lead did a generation ago. Pair those loads with the included extended turkey choke and you have a setup that will handle gobblers at normal calling distances with far less recoil.
Who is the Crickett Turkey shotgun sized for?
Keystone builds the Crickett line specifically for youth and smaller-framed hunters, so the stock dimensions run compact compared to a standard adult shotgun. That shorter fit helps kids mount the gun properly and stay on target. Smaller adults who want a light, packable turkey gun tend to get along with it just fine too.
Does the Crickett 20 gauge Turkey come with a choke tube?
Yes, it ships with an extended turkey choke already included, so the gun is field ready without hunting down an aftermarket tube. We still recommend spending a session at the pattern board with a few different turkey loads. Every barrel and choke combo has favorites, and knowing yours before opening day is worth the shells.
Why choose a break action for a young hunter's first turkey gun?
A break action is the easiest firearm design to learn and to supervise. When the action is open, anyone nearby can see the gun is safe, and loading a single shell keeps the pace deliberate. It also builds the habit of making the first shot count, which is exactly the discipline turkey hunting rewards.





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