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There's a reason so many people can point to a Crickett as their first rifle. Keystone Sporting Arms builds these little single shots in the USA with one goal in mind: teaching kids to shoot safely and correctly. This G2 model takes that proven formula and chambers it in .22 WMR, which gives it noticeably more reach and punch than the standard .22 LR version. That makes it a legitimate small game and pest rifle, not just a plinker, while recoil stays soft enough that a young shooter won't even notice it.
The manually cocking bolt action is the heart of the design. The rifle won't fire until the shooter deliberately pulls the cocking knob back, so there's a built-in pause between loading and shooting that reinforces good habits. A rebounding firing pin safety adds another layer of protection against accidental discharge. Single-shot capacity means one round, one focused shot, and a natural rhythm of load, cock, aim, squeeze. It's how a lot of us learned, and it still works.
The 11.5 inch length of pull and 30 inch overall length put the stock and trigger where a smaller shooter can reach them comfortably, and at 3 pounds this rifle is easy to carry all day on a squirrel hunt. The black synthetic stock shrugs off rain, mud, and the general abuse kids dish out, while the blued 16.125 inch barrel keeps things classic. The trigger breaks around 2.5 to 3 pounds, light enough to teach proper trigger control without fighting a heavy pull.
Out of the box you get a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear peep, which is a great setup for learning fundamentals. When the shooter is ready to stretch that .22 Magnum out further, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for Crickett scope mounts, and swivel stud screws are included for adding a sling. Keystone backs it with a lifetime warranty, so this is the kind of rifle that gets handed down rather than replaced.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped to accept Crickett scope mounts, so adding a small rimfire scope is a simple job. The included peep sights are great for teaching fundamentals first, and a lot of folks add glass once the shooter is comfortable and ready to stretch the .22 Magnum out to longer distances.
The Crickett uses a manually cocking action, meaning the rifle will not fire after loading until the shooter deliberately pulls back the cocking knob at the rear of the bolt. On top of that, a rebounding firing pin is automatically blocked to help prevent accidental discharge. It's one of the reasons instructors and parents have trusted these rifles for teaching new shooters.
The .22 WMR runs faster and flatter than .22 LR with quite a bit more energy on target, which makes this version a more capable option for small game and pest control. Recoil is still very mild, so it doesn't intimidate a young shooter. The tradeoff is that magnum rimfire ammo costs more per round than .22 LR, so pure plinkers often stick with the LR model.
It's built around smaller shooters, with an 11.5 inch length of pull and a 30 inch overall length. That fit is ideal for kids and smaller-framed adults, though a full-size adult can certainly shoot it, just expect a compact feel. At 3 pounds it also makes a handy little pack or truck rifle for some.
| UPC | 611613022800 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KSA2280 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.125" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Magnum |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 32 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Firing Pin |
| Shipping Weight | 3.6 |
| Sights | Open Rifle Sights |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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