The Crickett My First Rifle Gen2 is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR, built as a compact starter rifle with a 16.13-inch blued steel barrel. It has a fixed green synthetic stock with black webbing and a drilled and tapped receiver for mounting optics. At just over 2 pounds it is light and short enough to fit a young or first-time shooter. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: My First Rifle Gen2 (KSA2342) 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: Single Shot (1rd) 
• Barrel Length: 16.13" 
• Weight: 2.08 lbs 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
• Stock: Green synthetic with black webbing 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single-shot bolt action with a 1:16 twist steel barrel 
• Drilled and tapped receiver ready for a scope 
• Adjustable rear peep sight paired with a fixed front post 
• Crossbolt safety with a rebounding firing pin 
• Fixed synthetic stock sized for a smaller-framed shooter

Owners of the Crickett My First Rifle line generally describe it as simple and dependable. There is no magazine to lose and only one round to load, so the bolt action rarely gives anyone trouble. A few parents note the trigger pull feels stiffer than expected for a rifle aimed at young shooters, but most call it a non-issue once a kid gets a few range trips in.

Ergonomically the rifle is praised for its small proportions and light weight, which make it easy for a first-time shooter to shoulder and control. The peep sight setup is seen as a good teaching tool since it forces proper sight alignment, though some prefer swapping in a red dot once the basics are down.

On value, this is usually framed as an inexpensive way to introduce a child to shooting rather than a rifle bought for its own sake. The stock color options and aftermarket accessories (slings, cases, optics mounts) are popular add-ons, and resale holds up reasonably well given how recognizable the Crickett name is among youth rifles.