Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett KSA2235 16.12" 1-Round Bolt-Action Rifle

The Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett KSA2235 16.12" 1-Round Bolt-Action Rifle is a compact, youth-oriented small-bore firearm engineered for introducing new shooters to marksmanship fundamentals and precision rifle discipline. Designed with a lightweight profile and diminished recoil impulse, this rifle serves as an ideal platform for junior competitors, hunter education programs, and supervised recreational shooting. The single-round capacity enforces deliberate shot discipline and ammunition accountability—core principles in professional firearm handling and youth safety programs.

At 3.8 pounds and measuring 32 inches in overall length, the Crickett KSA2235 delivers a low-recoil shooting experience critical for developing proper trigger control and sight picture consistency in developing shooters. The bolt-action mechanism provides tactile feedback with each manual cycle, reinforcing safe gun-handling habits and mechanical operation principles. The 16.12-inch barrel generates adequate velocity for .22 Long Rifle cartridges while maintaining a compact profile suitable for smaller-framed operators, reduced muscle fatigue during extended training sessions, and transport in patrol vehicles or training ranges where spatial constraints apply.

Law enforcement academies, 4-H shooting sports programs, hunter safety courses, and recreational shooters benefit from the Crickett platform's intuitive design and low operating costs. The single-round loading discipline translates directly to responsible firearm stewardship and serves as a foundational tool before progression to center-fire platforms. Compatible with standard .22 Long Rifle ammunition and designed for reliable performance across commercial and specialty loads, this rifle pairs effectively with basic rifle scopes, aperture sights, or iron sights for performance validation and marksmanship assessment.