The Crickett Youth Bolt Action Rifle is a compact, single-shot .22 LR built for young and first-time shooters. At 3 lbs with a 16.125" barrel, it's sized to fit smaller frames without being a toy. The .22 LR caliber keeps recoil minimal, which matters when you're trying to actually teach someone to shoot. 
 

Key specifications 

• UPC: 611613023029 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 16.125" 
• Weight: 3 lbs 
• Finish: Blue 
   

Detailed features 

 
The action is a manually cocking single-shot bolt, which is the right call for a first rifle. One round at a time means the shooter has to think between shots, and there's no magazine to fumble with. 
 
The rebounding firing pin safety automatically blocks the firing pin when the trigger isn't pulled—a passive system that doesn't rely on the shooter remembering to engage anything. 
 
Sights are a fixed front and adjustable rear peep. The peep rear is a good choice for young shooters learning fundamentals; it's forgiving and teaches proper eye alignment. 
 

Usage 

 
The Crickett is straightforward: youth target practice at the range, or small game like rabbits and squirrels in the field. It does those two things well. Experienced shooters won't find much use for it, but that's not who it's for.

Feedback on the Crickett Youth is consistently positive from the parents-buying-for-kids crowd. The size and weight work well for young shooters, and the simple single-shot operation gets mentioned often as a teaching advantage rather than a limitation.

The safety features reassure parents, and the rifle's reliability at the range gets consistent praise. The blue finish is well-liked. Some owners personalize theirs with accessories, which Crickett supports with a decent range of compatible parts.

Critiques are predictable: the single-shot capacity frustrates older or more experienced shooters who've outgrown it, and some note that adult supervision is necessary with younger kids. A handful of users feel it lacks versatility compared to a standard .22 rifle, which is true—it's not trying to be one.

The consensus is that it works well for its intended purpose.