Davey Crickett Black Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle

The Davey Crickett Black Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle (Davey Crickett part no. KSA2240) has introduced beginner shooters to the fundamentals for over two decades, and this black synthetic version keeps that legacy going with a scaled-down, single-shot bolt action built specifically for smaller hands and shorter arms. Manufactured in the USA, it’s manually cocked for an extra layer of safety during instruction, and its rebounding firing pin design blocks the pin at rest to prevent accidental discharge. It’s the natural next step after airguns for a young shooter learning marksmanship basics under close supervision.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, the classic low-recoil training round for new shooters.
• Single-shot bolt action that must be manually cocked before each shot, adding a built-in safety step.
• Holds one round at a time, loaded directly into the chamber.
• 16.125-inch barrel keeps overall length short and manageable for youth shooters.
• 1-in-16 twist rate is matched to standard .22 LR bullet weights for reliable accuracy.
• Overall length of 32 inches fits smaller shooters far better than a full-size rifle.
• Fitted with open rifle sights for straightforward, no-optics aiming while learning the basics.
• Rebounding firing pin safety automatically blocks the pin when the action is at rest.
• Ships at approximately 3.6 lbs, light enough for a young shooter to handle comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this rifle designed for? It’s sized for young or first-time shooters, with a shorter overall length and lighter weight than a standard .22 LR rifle.

How does the safety work? The rebounding firing pin automatically retreats away from the primer when the bolt is closed, so the rifle can’t fire until it’s manually cocked.

Does it come with sights? Yes, it ships with fixed open rifle sights ready to use right out of the box.

Buy the Davey Crickett Black Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle

For a first rifle that teaches real fundamentals instead of a toy that gets outgrown in a season, the Crickett has earned its reputation with generations of new shooters. It’s a great pairing with anything else in our single-shot rifle selection from Davey Crickett. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.