The Crickett .22 LR Single Shot Rifle from Keystone Sporting Arms is a manually-cocked, single-shot bolt-action rifle built for youth and beginning shooters. At approximately 2.5 lbs with a 16.1" barrel, it's sized appropriately for smaller shooters and easy to manage. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Blued 
• Hand Orientation: Right Hand 
• Manufacturer: Crickett (Keystone Sporting Arms) 
• Model: Crickett 
• Type: Single Shot Rifle 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Weight: Approximately 2.5 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

The manual cocking single-shot bolt action means the shooter must deliberately cock before firing, which reinforces safe handling habits. The forged steel construction with a machined low-profile scope bolt handle keeps the action smooth. An adjustable rear peep sight handles windage and elevation; the front ramp post sight rounds out the iron sight package. The oil-finished walnut stock has a pistol grip and Monte Carlo comb for a comfortable cheek weld. The rebounding firing pin blocks automatic discharge when not cocked. 
 

Target Audience 

Built for youth and first-time shooters. The single-shot design slows down the process and gives instruction time between shots, which is useful when teaching fundamentals. Light enough to handle comfortably for younger or smaller-framed users. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• First rifle experience at a range or gun club. 
• Teaching marksmanship fundamentals to youth. 
• Casual plinking and target practice where simplicity is the point.

The Crickett Gen 2 .22 LR in the pink synthetic stock gets straightforward feedback from parents shopping for a first rifle for their kids.

The most common positive is the size and weight. Parents consistently note that the rifle fits children without modification and doesn't fatigue small shooters. The pink stock is specifically mentioned as an appealing feature for younger girls getting into shooting.

The single-shot mechanism draws praise from a safety standpoint. Parents appreciate that the manual-cocking requirement and one-round capacity slow things down and reinforce proper handling habits for new shooters.

Accuracy critiques come mainly from adults who've fired it themselves. A few reviews note that at typical rimfire distances it performs adequately for a youth rifle, but it's not a precision target gun. That's expected for the intended use case.

Some parents mention the rifle growing with their child, particularly citing the adjustable length of pull and how the simple operation stays appropriate as skills develop.

Criticism beyond accuracy is minimal. Some note the pink color as purely cosmetic and note it's a preference, not a performance factor.