The Crickett Youth G2 is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR (also compatible with .22 Short and Long). It has a 16.1-inch barrel, walnut stock with brown finish, and weighs 3 lbs. The rebounding firing pin safety automatically blocks the firing mechanism when the gun is not cocked. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 611613032380 
• Caliber: .22 LR (also compatible with .22 Short / Long) 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Weight: 3 lbs. 
• Finish: Brown (Walnut) 
   

Detailed Features 

The manually cocking single-shot action means each round is deliberately chambered, which reinforces the fundamentals of safe firearm handling. The fixed front sight pairs with an adjustable rear peep sight, giving young shooters a way to dial in their aim as their technique develops. 
 
At 3 lbs with a short barrel, this rifle is sized for youth shooters. The walnut stock is a step up from the synthetic options in the Crickett line and holds up well with regular use. 
 
.22 LR ammunition is inexpensive and widely available, which keeps range sessions affordable.

Parents shopping for a youth first rifle frequently land on the Crickett G2 and generally come away satisfied. The size and weight are consistently cited as well-matched to young shooters, and the bolt-action single-shot design is seen as the right foundation for learning safe habits.

Accuracy feedback is positive for the price range, and kids building confidence with the rifle tend to transition easily to more capable firearms later. The walnut stock gets mentioned as a quality upgrade over plastic-stocked alternatives.

The main downside users flag is the single-shot capacity. Some older or more experienced youth shooters outgrow it quickly and want a magazine-fed option. That's inherent to the design rather than a flaw, but worth knowing before buying for an older or faster-progressing shooter.