Keystone Crickett .22 LR Stainless Youth Rifle

The Keystone Crickett: America's First Rifle

For over two decades, the Keystone Crickett has introduced young shooters to the fundamentals of marksmanship with a rifle purpose-built for their needs. This is not a scaled-down adult rifle—it is a thoughtfully engineered platform designed specifically for developing proper shooting habits from the start.

Design and Operation

The Crickett is a manual-cocking, single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Its simplicity is its strength. With no magazine to manage and one round at a time, shooters focus on the essentials: sight picture, trigger control, and follow-through. The manual cocking action teaches responsibility and deliberate shooting.

Safety First

A rebounding firing pin with automatic block prevents accidental discharge—a critical feature for young marksmen still developing discipline and awareness. This design element reflects the manufacturer's commitment to safe introduction to shooting sports.

Practical Features

• Stainless Steel Barrel: Corrosion-resistant construction for durability and low maintenance
• Synthetic Stock with White Web Pattern: Lightweight, weather-resistant, and visually distinctive
• EZ Loader: Generation 2 enhancement that simplifies ammunition loading, reducing frustration and keeping focus on shooting fundamentals
• Manufactured in the USA: Built to American standards with American quality

The Right Start

The Crickett remains the choice for parents, instructors, and shooting clubs introducing youth to rifle marksmanship. Its proven design, safety features, and American manufacture make it the foundation for a lifetime in shooting sports.