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There is a reason so many kids fire their first round through a Crickett. This little single shot .22 LR is built around one idea: teach the fundamentals the right way. One round goes in, the bolt closes, and the shooter has to manually cock the rifle before it will fire, a step that works a lot like pulling back the hammer on a revolver. That extra deliberate action gives parents and instructors a built-in teaching moment on every shot, and the rebounding firing pin safety adds another layer of peace of mind while a young shooter learns the ropes.
The Muddy Girl hydro-dipped synthetic stock is the star of this version, a pink and purple camo pattern that has been a favorite for daughters and granddaughters getting their first rifle. More important than the looks, the fit is right. With roughly an 11.5 inch length of pull, a 30 inch overall length, and a weight around 3 pounds, kids can shoulder it properly and reach the trigger without stretching. The stainless 16.12 inch barrel shrugs off fingerprints and damp weather better than a blued tube, which matters when the rifle is riding along on camping trips and squirrel hunts.
Keystone gave this rifle an adjustable rear peep sight matched with a fixed front, a great setup for teaching proper sight alignment before anyone starts thinking about optics. When the time comes to add glass, the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base. The EZ Load feed ramp helps small fingers guide rounds into the chamber, and sling swivel studs are already in place for a carry strap.
These rifles are made in the USA and backed by Keystone's lifetime warranty, and plenty of them get handed down from one sibling to the next. Cheap to feed, simple to clean, and sized for the shooter it was built for, this is the kind of first rifle that turns a range day into a lifelong habit.
With an 11.5 inch length of pull and a weight of about 3 pounds, the Crickett fits most kids roughly ages 5 to 12, depending on their build. Smaller-framed adults can shoot it too, though it will feel short for a full grown shooter. It is one of the most common first rifles for exactly that reason.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so you can add a scope base and a compact rimfire optic when your young shooter is ready. Most families start with the included peep sights to build sight alignment skills first, then move to glass later.
The Crickett uses a manual cocking system, meaning the rifle will not fire after closing the bolt until the shooter deliberately pulls back the cocking knob, similar to cocking a revolver hammer. It also has a rebounding firing pin that stays blocked until the trigger is pulled. Together those features make every shot an intentional, supervised step.
This model, KSA2167, wears a stainless steel 16.12 inch barrel, which resists rust and handles field use better than a blued finish. The stock is a synthetic Muddy Girl pink and purple camo applied with a hydro-dip process, so the pattern holds up well to normal wear.
| UPC | 611613021674 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA2167 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 32 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Firing Pin |
| Shipping Weight | 3.7 |
| Sights | Fixed Front/Adj Rear |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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