The Crickett is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR, built specifically for young shooters. It has a 16.1-inch barrel, an overall length of 30 inches, and weighs 2 lbs. 8 oz. The stock is finished in Mossy Oak Pink Blaze. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Crickett 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Overall Length: 30 inches 
• Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz. 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Stock Finish: Mossy Oak Pink Blaze 
• Safety Feature: Firing Pin Safety 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Adjustable Rear Peep 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Single-Shot Action: The single-round capacity keeps the focus on each shot and makes it easy for a supervising adult to manage the pace of a new shooter's practice. 
2. Firing Pin Safety: Adds a mechanical safety layer that operates independently of the bolt. 
3. Drilled and Tapped Receiver: The receiver accepts scope mounts, so the rifle can grow with the shooter as they move to optics. 
4. Compact Dimensions: At 30 inches overall and 2 lbs. 8 oz., the Crickett fits a child's frame without being awkward to shoulder. 
5. Mossy Oak Pink Blaze Finish: The stock finish is a practical camo pattern in pink, common in youth rifle marketing. 
    

Target Audience 

The Crickett is designed for youth shooters learning firearm fundamentals under adult supervision. The size, weight, and single-shot design keep the focus on safe handling and marksmanship basics rather than volume of fire. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Backyard and Range Practice: The manageable size and .22 LR caliber make it suitable for target practice sessions under supervision. 
• Youth Small Game Hunting: The 16.1-inch barrel and compact overall length work well in a field setting for squirrels, rabbits, and similar small game during youth seasons. 
• First Rifle Training: The single-shot mechanism reinforces deliberate, careful shooting habits from the start.

Feedback on the Crickett Youth .22 LR in Pink Blaze comes almost entirely from parents rather than the young shooters themselves, and the tone is consistently positive.

The fit for smaller frames is the most common praise. At 2 lbs. 8 oz. and 30 inches overall, it is sized for children who cannot comfortably shoulder a full-size rifle, and most parents report it working well for kids in the 6-10 year age range.

Accuracy and reliability at the range draw good marks. Parents note it shoots consistently and rarely fails to fire with standard .22 LR ammo.

The single-shot mechanism is seen as a positive for new shooters. Having to reload manually after each shot slows the session down in a useful way and reinforces careful trigger discipline.

The Pink Blaze finish gets mixed reactions, though they split along expected lines. Kids who like pink are enthusiastic about it; some parents who wanted something more gender-neutral note that other color options are available in the Crickett line.

The main critique is that the single-shot capacity can feel limiting once a young shooter has enough experience to want more rounds between reloads. Parents tend to treat the Crickett as a starter rifle rather than a long-term option.

Overall, it is well regarded as a purpose-built first rifle. The size, weight, and safety features make it one of the more practical choices in the youth rimfire category.