The Crickett Chipmunk Gen II is a single-shot bolt action rifle chambered in .22 LR, built for basic rimfire training and range use. It has a stainless steel 16.10-inch tapered barrel with a blued finish, set into a fixed camo laminate stock. The rifle loads and fires one round at a time and is cocked by hand before each shot. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: Chipmunk Gen II 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 16.10" 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Barrel Material: Stainless Steel 
• Weight: 3 lbs 
• Overall Length: 30" 
• Length of Pull: 11.50" 
   

Detailed Features 

• The firing pin uses a rebounding block meant to lower the risk of an accidental discharge when the action is closed 
• Aiming relies on a fixed metal front post matched to an adjustable rear peep sight 
• The 16.10-inch barrel carries a 1:16" twist and a tapered profile 
• Swivel studs are installed on the camo laminate stock for attaching a sling 
• The single-shot bolt cycles by hand, in keeping with the rifle's simple training-focused layout

Owners of the Chipmunk Gen II describe it as a dependable first rifle for new shooters, praising the simple single-shot bolt action for teaching safe loading and firing habits without unnecessary complexity. The rebounding firing pin design and fixed peep sights come up often as confidence builders for beginners learning fundamentals.

Fit and handling draw positive comments too, with the compact stock and light weight suited to smaller shooters, though some note the stock length limits how long it works as a shooter grows. The blued barrel and camo laminate finish hold up well with light use, since the rifle is meant for casual range time rather than hard field carry.

On value, buyers see the Chipmunk as an affordable, low-maintenance rimfire trainer rather than a target-grade rifle. Aftermarket options are limited given its single-shot design, and some owners eventually pass it down or move up to a repeater once the basics are learned.