The Davey Crickett Purple Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle (Davey Crickett part no. KSA2306) gives a young shooter a rifle that’s actually sized for them, finished in a bright purple synthetic stock that’s easy to spot on a crowded gun rack. It’s a manually cocked, single-shot bolt action built in the USA specifically for teaching fundamentals, and the rebounding firing pin design keeps the rifle inert until it’s deliberately cocked for the next shot. Between its short length of pull and light overall weight, it removes the fit problems that make a full-size .22 awkward for a first-time shooter.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR for low-recoil, low-cost practice ammunition.
• Single-shot bolt action requiring a manual cocking step before each shot.
• Holds one round loaded directly into the chamber.
• 16.125-inch barrel keeps the rifle compact and manageable.
• 1-in-16 twist rate suited to standard .22 LR loads.
• Overall length of 32 inches fits smaller-statured shooters properly.
• Open rifle sights come standard for straightforward aiming practice.
• Rebounding firing pin safety automatically blocks the pin at rest.
• Ships at approximately 3.8 lbs for easy handling by a young shooter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from a full-size .22? The shorter overall length and lighter weight are scaled specifically to fit young or smaller shooters properly.

Does it include a scope? No, it ships with open sights installed; a scope base can be added separately if desired.

Is single-shot loading hard to teach? No — it reinforces safe habits by requiring a shooter to load, cock, and fire deliberately each time rather than relying on a magazine.

Buy the Davey Crickett Purple Synthetic .22 LR Youth Rifle

A dedicated youth rifle beats an oversized hand-me-down every time a new shooter is learning the fundamentals. See the full single-shot rifle lineup from Davey Crickett and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.