The Crickett desert tan synthetic .22 LR youth rifle (brand part no. KSA2235) is the Desert Tan Synthetic My First Rifle Blued model from Keystone Sporting Arms, sold under the Davey Crickett name. It is a manual-cocking, single-shot bolt action made for beginners. A blued 16.1-inch barrel and a synthetic stock keep the rifle under 3 pounds. The tan stock gives a young shooter an alternative to the usual black.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .22 LR, a rimfire cartridge with mild recoil that suits a beginner.
• Capacity is single shot, so each round is loaded by hand, which encourages deliberate habits.
• The action is a manual-cocking bolt action, which lets a new shooter see and control every step.
• Barrel length is 16.1 inches, blued, short and light for a young shooter.
• Rifling is 1:16 twist, a rate suited to standard .22 LR loads.
• Weight is under 3 pounds, light enough for a young shooter to hold steady.
• Length of pull is 11.5 inches, sized for youth shooters.
• Sights are an adjustable rear peep with a fixed front post, a simple setup that is easy to learn on.
• The safety is a rebounding firing pin that is automatically blocked to help prevent accidental discharge.
• The stock is a desert tan synthetic, the colorway that sets this Crickett apart from its siblings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stock made of? The stock is a desert tan synthetic. The barrel is blued.

Is it a good first rifle? The maker builds the Crickett for beginner youth shooters: a single-shot bolt action weighing under 3 pounds with an 11.5-inch length of pull.

How does the safety work? A rebounding firing pin is automatically blocked to help prevent accidental discharge.

Buy the Davey Crickett Desert Tan Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle, Blued

Whether it is a first range trip or a first season afield, the right rifle makes the learning easier. Our Lubbock, Texas gun shop ships it fast and insured to your FFL, and you can see more single-shot rifles on the site.