The Keystone Crickett Heavy Barrel rifle (part no. KSA2449) chambers the mild, affordable .22 LR cartridge in a bolt-action single shot built by Davey Crickett with a heavier profile barrel for improved balance and reduced barrel whip. This walnut-stocked model brings a warmer, more traditional look than Keystone’s synthetic-stocked Crickett variants, giving young shooters a rifle that feels more like a scaled-down adult hunting rifle while keeping the same simple, dependable single-shot action.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, a mild, affordable rimfire round ideal for youth shooters.
• Fitted with a 16.125-inch heavy-profile barrel for improved balance and reduced barrel whip.
• Rifled at a 1-in-16 twist rate to stabilize .22 LR bullets.
• Runs a single-shot action that loads and fires one round at a time.
• Finished with a blued barrel for classic good looks and corrosion resistance.
• Stocked in walnut for a traditional, scaled-down hunting-rifle look.
• Loads a single round with a 1-round capacity, fired one shot at a time.
• Weighs approximately 4.75 pounds, a bit heavier than standard Crickett models thanks to the heavy barrel.
• Ships as a Rifle product type built specifically for youth shooting instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge does this Crickett Heavy Barrel rifle fire? It’s chambered in .22 LR, a mild rimfire round suited to new shooters.

What makes the heavy barrel different? Its thicker profile improves balance and reduces barrel whip compared to a standard-profile barrel.

Does this model have a wood stock? Yes, it’s finished in walnut for a traditional, scaled-down hunting-rifle look.

Buy the Keystone Crickett Heavy Barrel Rifle .22 LR 16.125-inch Blued Walnut

Parents who want a more traditional-looking youth rifle will appreciate this Davey Crickett Heavy Barrel build. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and add an approachable single-shot rifle for your young shooter.