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The Crickett name has been synonymous with first rifles for decades, and the Model 6061 takes that trusted single-shot action and drops it into something a little more grown up: a hard coat anodized 6061 T6 aluminum chassis that looks and feels like a scaled-down precision rig. It's still a manually cocked bolt action with a rebounding firing pin block, so every shot requires a deliberate extra step. That built-in pause is exactly what makes these rifles such good teachers, and the 2-position crossbolt safety adds another layer of control while new shooters build habits.
The adjustable buttstock gives you a length of pull that runs from about 11.5 to 14.5 inches, which means the same rifle fits a young beginner today and still shoulders comfortably a few growth spurts later. Overall length lands around 30 to 32 inches and the whole package weighs roughly 3.6 pounds, light enough for small arms to hold steady and easy to stash in a pack for ranch chores or a walk to the back pasture. The chassis also accepts many AR-style grips and buttstocks, so there's real room to customize as skills and preferences develop.
Out of the box you get an adjustable rear peep sight matched with a fixed front, a proper setup for learning sight alignment the right way. When it's time to add glass, the receiver is drilled and tapped for Crickett scope mounts, and the included Picatinny rail handles bipods, lights, and other accessories. The 4 lb trigger is a genuine upgrade over what you'd expect at this level, breaking clean enough for real accuracy work, and the EZ Loader feature makes feeding rounds into the chamber simpler for smaller hands.
Between the 16.125 inch blued barrel with a 1:16 twist, the rigid aluminum chassis, and cheap-to-shoot .22 LR ammo, this is an American-made trainer that punches tight groups without draining the wallet. Whether it's a first rifle, a youth club gun, or a lightweight plinker for pest duty, the Model 6061 covers a lot of ground for a little rifle.
It's one of the better options out there for exactly that. The action must be manually cocked before each shot, which slows things down and keeps a supervising adult in control of the pace, and the rebounding firing pin block adds a solid layer of protection. The adjustable stock also means it fits small frames now and can lengthen as they grow.
Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept Crickett scope mounts, and there are additional rail mounting locations on the chassis. The included Picatinny rail also works for accessories like bipods and lights.
This Gen2 Alloy model comes with what Keystone calls an adult trigger, breaking at roughly 4 pounds. It's noticeably cleaner than the heavier triggers on the classic wood-stocked Cricketts, which makes a real difference when you're working on tight groups from a bench.
No, it's a true single shot with no magazine. You load one round directly into the chamber, close the bolt, then manually cock the knob at the rear before firing. That one-shot-at-a-time process is by design, since the rifle is built primarily as a trainer and target gun.
| UPC | 611613021803 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA2180 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16.125" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 4.95 |
| Sights | Peep Sights |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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