The Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett is a compact single-shot .22 LR bolt-action rifle built for youth and first-time shooters. This version pairs a 16.125-inch stainless steel barrel with a gray synthetic stock, giving it a corrosion-resistant finish that stays easy to clean. Open sights come factory installed, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Keystone Sporting Arms 
• Model: Crickett 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 Rd (Single Shot) 
• Barrel Length: 16.125" 
• Finish: Stainless 
• Stock: Gray Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

• Manual bolt action with a rebounding firing pin safety mechanism. 
• Open rifle sights are mounted from the factory for immediate use. 
• 2-position crossbolt manual safety for a clear, deliberate on and off action. 
• Drilled and tapped receiver accepts a scope base without extra machining. 
• EZ Loader design makes single-round loading straightforward for a new shooter.

The stainless Crickett draws the same praise as the rest of the line: it is a simple, confidence-inspiring first rifle for a young or new shooter. Owners like that the stainless barrel shrugs off rust from sweaty hands and humid range days better than a blued gun would, and the gray synthetic stock keeps the whole package light enough for a small shooter to shoulder comfortably.

Handling feedback is mostly positive. The single-shot bolt action teaches a deliberate loading habit, and the open sights are basic enough that a beginner can line up a shot without much coaching. A recurring complaint is that the factory trigger is on the heavier side for a rifle aimed at kids, so some parents end up doing a bit of trigger work or just coaching through it.

On value, the Crickett is widely seen as a solid buy for a starter .22, and the stainless finish adds a bit of extra durability over the blued version. The drilled and tapped receiver leaves room to add a scope down the road as the shooter's needs change.