The Crickett 2280 is a youth bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 WMR, sized and weighted to work with younger or smaller shooters. The 16.12-inch barrel sits in a blued steel finish, and the whole package weighs 3 lbs. with a 30-inch overall length. Capacity is one round. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: 2280 
• Caliber: .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 16.12 inches 
• Overall Length: 30 inches 
• Weight: 3 lbs. 
• Finish: Blued Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

At 3 lbs. the rifle is light enough that younger shooters handle it without struggling. A firing pin safety is built in to prevent accidental discharge during handling or transport. The sights pair a fixed front blade with an adjustable rear, giving beginning shooters a concrete introduction to sight alignment. The single-stage trigger keeps operation simple so new users can focus on trigger control fundamentals. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The 2280 is straightforward to use in structured youth shooting classes, on family range trips, or for light small-game hunting where the .22 WMR caliber is appropriate.

Parents and youth shooters tend to view the Crickett 2280 as a reliable first rifle, and the feedback generally reflects that.

The light weight and compact dimensions come up consistently as positives. Most parents note that the rifle handles well for kids and doesn't feel intimidating.

The single-shot design earns praise in a safety context. Teaching one-round discipline before moving to repeaters is something many parents specifically want, and the 2280 fits that intent.

The .22 WMR caliber draws positive comments for its balance of manageable recoil and enough energy for small-game use.

On the critical side, some users mention that the bolt action feels stiffer than expected, which can slow down a young shooter. Accuracy complaints at longer ranges come up occasionally, though for the intended use distances this rarely matters in practice.

Stock material gets a few comments. Some owners think the construction could be more durable, particularly if the rifle will see hard field use over several years.