Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett .22 LR 16.125" Single-Shot Rifle

The Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett .22 LR 16.125" Single-Shot Rifle is purpose-built as an entry-level platform for youth shooters, new marksmen, and precision-focused trainers. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle—one of the most cost-effective and shootable cartridges in North America—this rifle eliminates the recoil management burden that heavier calibers impose, allowing focus to remain on fundamentals: sight picture, trigger control, and follow-through. The compact 30-inch overall length and lightweight 1-pound construction make it ideal for young hands and extended training sessions without fatigue.

The single-shot design enforces discipline and ammunition accountability—each round requires deliberate chamber operation, reinforcing proper shooting mechanics. The 16.125-inch barrel length provides adequate velocity and sight radius while maintaining maneuverability in confined or outdoor ranges. Built to Keystone Sporting Arms' specifications, this rifle delivers reliable feeding and consistent accuracy suitable for target work, small-game field applications, and competitive youth marksmanship programs. The straightforward action and minimal moving parts reduce maintenance demands, making it an excellent platform for introducing safe firearm handling protocols.

Law enforcement and military training cadres frequently employ .22 LR single-shot rifles for basic marksmanship instruction before introducing recruits to duty weapons, as the low recoil and cost per round maximize repetition without inducing flinch patterns. Parents and youth shooting instructors benefit from the Crickett's ergonomic scaling and safety-first design, which accommodates growing shooters across multiple seasons. The rifle pairs seamlessly with standard .22 LR ammunition, subsonic or standard velocity, making it accessible for both outdoor range use and indoor or suppressed applications where noise management is desired.