The Crickett "My First Rifle" is a single-shot bolt-action rifle in .22 LR (.22 S/L/LR) built to fit youth shooters. At 30 inches overall with a 16.1-inch barrel, it's scaled down to be manageable for children and smaller-framed beginners. The desert tan stock finish is a practical visual choice for the young shooter market. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Bolt 
• Caliber: .22 LR (also accommodates .22 S/L/LR) 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Manufacturer: Crickett 
• Manufacturer Part Number: KSA235 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Capacity: Single Shot 
• Length: 30" 
• Barrel Length: 16.1" 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:16" 
• Finish: Blue Stock Finish Group 
• Safety Feature: Firing Pin Safety 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Stock Type: Fixed 
• Sights Configuration: Fixed Front & Adjustable Peep Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The single-shot design requires the shooter to manually reload after each round — a deliberate choice for a training rifle, since it builds deliberate trigger habits and keeps the shooting pace measured. The adjustable peep rear sight paired with the fixed front sight gives young shooters a real sight picture to work with, not just a bead. The firing pin safety adds a redundant layer of protection during handling.

Parents and youth shooting instructors generally respond well to the Crickett .22LR, with the feedback centering on its usefulness as a first rifle.

The compact dimensions and light weight are the primary draws. The rifle is genuinely scaled for children rather than being a reduced-price adult rifle. The desert tan color is mentioned positively by parents choosing it for visual appeal.

The single-shot mechanism draws consistent praise in discussions about teaching new shooters. It reinforces shot discipline and slows the learning process down in a productive way. Safety and supervised use are themes that come up often, which is appropriate given the intended user.

Accuracy with .22LR is described as good for the purpose — adequate for targets, tin cans, and small game. The adjustable peep sight is noted as a useful feature for young shooters learning proper sight alignment.

The main limitation acknowledged by experienced shooters is the single-shot capacity, which some find limiting once the shooter progresses beyond basic fundamentals. For that purpose, the Crickett is straightforwardly a starter platform, not a long-term rifle.