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Just about every gun counter veteran has handed a Crickett across the glass to a proud parent or grandparent, and there is a good reason this little rifle has been the go-to first .22 since 1996. This version, model KSA2448, pairs a stainless steel 16.125 inch barrel with a gray synthetic stock, which is the setup we point people toward when the rifle is going to see real use outdoors. Stainless resists rust from rain, snow, and sweaty summer hands, and the synthetic stock takes bumps and drops without a second thought.
The heart of the design is the manually cocked bolt action. After loading a single .22 LR round, the shooter has to deliberately pull the cocking knob before the rifle will fire, and the rebounding firing pin stays blocked before and after every shot. That extra step slows things down in the best way possible, turning every shot into a small lesson in focus and muzzle discipline. Add a light trigger in the 2.5 to 3 pound range and a short 11.5 inch length of pull, and you have a rifle that small-framed beginners can run comfortably and confidently.
Out of the box you get a post front sight and an adjustable rear, which is exactly where a new shooter should start. When they are ready for a scope, the receiver comes drilled and tapped, so adding a small rimfire optic is a simple weekend project. Swivel studs are already installed if you want to add a sling for walks to the back pasture.
At only about 30 inches overall and feather light, the Crickett also earns its keep as a packable trainer, a camp gun, and a quiet small game and pest rifle. The 1:16 twist stainless barrel is plenty accurate for tin cans, squirrels, and first-time bullseyes alike. Cheap to feed, simple to clean, and built in Pennsylvania, this is the kind of rifle that gets passed down rather than traded in.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a base and a compact rimfire scope is straightforward. Keep in mind no scope mount or rings are included, so you will want to pick those up separately. Most folks start their kids on the included open sights first, then add glass later.
After you load a round and close the bolt, the rifle will not fire until the shooter pulls the cocking knob at the rear of the bolt. The rebounding firing pin design keeps the pin blocked before and after each shot. This deliberate, one-shot-at-a-time process is a big part of why the Crickett has been the standard for teaching new shooters for decades.
It is built around an 11.5 inch length of pull and a roughly 30 inch overall length, so it is sized for kids and smaller-framed folks. An adult can absolutely shoot it, and plenty do when helping a youngster sight in, but it will feel compact. If you want a shared trainer, most adults find it perfectly usable for bench work and instruction.
This model is chambered in .22 LR, which is affordable, easy to find, and has next to no recoil, making it ideal for beginners. It loads one round at a time directly into the chamber. Standard velocity ammo tends to be the most pleasant and consistent choice for new shooters learning the fundamentals.
| UPC | 611613024484 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA2448 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16.125" |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.3 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.7 |
| Sights | Open Rifle Sights |
| Product Type | Rifle |
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