Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett “My First Rifle” Gen 2 .22 LR — Single-Shot Bolt Action, Manual Cocking, 16.125" Stainless Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock, Adjustable Peep Sights

Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett “My First Rifle” Gen 2 .22 LR — Single-Shot Bolt Action, Manual Cocking, 16.125" Stainless Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock, Adjustable Peep Sights (MPN: KSA2245 | UPC: 611613022459)

If you’re looking for a true starter rifle that keeps things simple, safe, and confidence-building, the Crickett “My First Rifle” Gen 2 is one of the best-selling youth/training .22s for a reason. It’s a manual-cocking, single-shot, bolt-action rimfire that encourages deliberate handling, careful loading, and good fundamentals—perfect for new shooters under proper adult supervision. 

Why this Crickett sells so well

Single-shot design keeps the focus on safety and fundamentals (load one, shoot one, repeat). 

Manual cocking action adds an extra layer of intentionality—great for teaching safe “ready to fire” habits. 

Stainless barrel + synthetic stock = easy care, great for a first rifle that’s going to see real use outdoors. 

Simple, effective sights: fixed front + adjustable rear peep makes it easy to learn proper sight picture and get on target. 

Drilled & tapped to accept Crickett scope mounts if you want to add an optic later. 

Safety-focused features

Keystone’s Crickett line is designed around “first rifle” use, with safety-minded features like a rebounding firing pin safety called out by multiple retailers, and Keystone’s catalog listing the Y.S.P. (Youth Safe Trigger) on this model. 

Specs (quick view)

Caliber: .22 LR (often listed in .22 S/L/LR family depending on cataloging) 

Action: Bolt action, single shot, manual cocking 

Barrel Length: 16.125" (stainless) 

Length of Pull: 11.5" 

Overall Length: 30" 

Weight: approx. 2.8–3.0 lbs 

Sights: fixed front / adjustable rear peep

Stock: black synthetic 

Perfect for

First-time shooters learning safe handling + marksmanship basics

A lightweight .22 for range days, farm/woods carry, and skill building

Parents/grandparents wanting a “first rifle” that’s simple and confidence-inspiring

Available at Outlaw Armory & Ammo (Edgerton, Ohio) — message us for current pricing and availability.
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