The Davey Crickett Gen2 rifle in .22 LR with a digital camo finish and stainless 16.13-inch barrel (brand part no. KSA2179) is a single-shot bolt-action rifle built specifically to introduce new shooters to the fundamentals. Davey Crickett pairs the rifle with a crossbolt safety for simple, visible operation during instruction, and the 1:16-inch twist rate suits standard .22 LR ammunition. The single-shot action encourages deliberate, one-shot-at-a-time practice, a proven approach for teaching new shooters proper fundamentals. Among youth-focused single-shot bolt action rifles, this Crickett Gen2 configuration favors parents and instructors introducing a new shooter to their first rifle.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR, an affordable, low-recoil training round.
• The barrel measures 16.13 inches in length.
• The barrel is finished in stainless steel, resisting corrosion during regular handling.
• The action is a single-shot design, encouraging deliberate practice.
• The safety is a crossbolt design, simple and visible for instruction.
• The finish is digital camo.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:16 inches.
• Cycles via a manually operated bolt action, simple and reliable for a first-time shooter to learn.
• The rifle weighs approximately 3 pounds unloaded, light enough for a young shooter to shoulder and control unassisted.
• Length of pull measures 12 inches, scaled specifically to a first-time shooter’s frame rather than an adult stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this rifle single-shot? It encourages deliberate, one-shot-at-a-time practice, a proven approach for teaching new shooters proper fundamentals.

Why choose a stainless barrel? It resists corrosion better than blued steel, useful for a rifle that will see frequent handling.

Buy the Davey Crickett Gen2 Rifle, Stainless Barrel

A dedicated first rifle built to teach fundamentals safely is exactly what this Crickett Gen2 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.