The Crickett by Keystone Sporting Arms is a single-shot bolt-action rifle in .22 LR, sized and weighted for youth shooters. It weighs 3.9 lbs and has a 16.1-inch barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 16.1 inches 
• Weight: 3.9 lbs 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Safety Type: Manual Safety 
• Sights: Iron Sights 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The single-shot design means the shooter manually loads one round at a time, which slows the pace and builds attention to each shot -- useful for beginners learning the fundamentals. The bolt action is straightforward to operate. A manual safety is included and works as expected. Iron sights come standard, putting the focus on basic sight alignment before adding optics. The steel receiver handles normal field use without issue. 
 
At 3.9 lbs the Crickett is light enough that a young shooter can hold it on target without fatigue setting in quickly. The compact dimensions scale to smaller frames rather than requiring the shooter to adapt to a full-size stock.

Parents buying the Crickett for their kids tend to come back satisfied. The key draws are the size, weight, and single-shot design -- all three work together to give a young or new shooter something manageable without cutting corners on safety. A manual safety and one round at a time mean there's limited margin for error while the fundamentals are being learned.

The manual bolt action also gets credit for being genuinely simple. Kids pick it up quickly, and parents report it doesn't get in the way of actually learning to shoot.

Accuracy is mentioned positively -- the Crickett shoots well enough that both kids and the occasional adult shooting it recreationally get consistent results at short range with .22 LR.

Some customization discussions come up around stock options and sight upgrades, which owners see as a positive -- the rifle can be personalized as the shooter grows.

Durability is the one area where feedback splits. Most owners report no issues over extended use; a smaller number note wear with very heavy use. Price is generally seen as fair for a dedicated youth-sized .22 LR.