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There is a reason Crickett rifles show up in so many family gun safes. Keystone Sporting Arms builds them specifically for kids and smaller-framed beginners, and this G2 model takes the proven formula and chambers it in .22 WMR. That gives a young hunter enough reach and energy for squirrels, rabbits, and pests at distances where a .22 LR starts running out of steam, while recoil stays soft enough that nobody develops a flinch.
The whole design is built around teaching good habits. The manual-cocking, single-shot bolt action means the rifle only fires when the knob at the rear of the bolt is deliberately cocked, so an adult can supervise every single shot. A rebounding firing pin adds another layer of protection against accidental discharge, and the light 2.5 to 3 pound trigger helps a new marksman learn a clean press instead of yanking through a heavy pull. Loading one round at a time slows things down in the best way, encouraging kids to aim carefully and make every shot count.
At roughly 3 pounds with an 11.5 inch length of pull and a 16.12 inch barrel, this thing fits kids the way a full-size rifle never will. The black synthetic stock shrugs off rain, mud, and the general abuse that comes with a kid's first season afield, and the stainless steel barrel resists rust when cleaning day gets forgotten. As a Gen 2 model it also comes with sling swivel studs already installed, so adding a sling is a five-minute job.
Out of the box you get a fixed front sight paired with an adjustable rear peep, which is a genuinely good setup for teaching sight alignment fundamentals. When the shooter is ready for glass, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for Crickett scope mounts. Backed by Keystone's lifetime warranty and made in the USA, this is the kind of starter rifle that gets handed down rather than traded in.
It is one of the most popular first rifles out there for good reason. The manual-cocking action means it only fires after the bolt knob is deliberately cocked, so an adult controls the pace of every shot. The 11.5 inch length of pull and roughly 3 pound weight fit small frames far better than a cut-down adult rifle.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped to accept Crickett scope mounts, so adding a small rimfire scope is straightforward. Until then, the adjustable rear peep sight is a great tool for teaching proper sight alignment.
The .22 Magnum runs faster and hits harder than .22 LR, which makes it a more capable small game and pest round, especially past 75 yards or so. Recoil is still very mild in this platform, so a young shooter will barely notice the difference at the trigger. If the rifle will see real hunting duty, the WMR chambering is worth it.
No, it is a true single shot with no magazine. You load one round directly into the chamber, close the bolt, and cock the action manually before firing. That deliberate process is by design, since it builds careful aiming habits and keeps a supervising adult in control of every shot.
| UPC | 611613022954 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA2295 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16.12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 WMR |
| Capacity | 1rd |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Firing Pin |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 |
| Sights | Fixed Front/Adj Rear |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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