Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett 6061 .22 LR Single Shot Bolt Action Youth Rifle – Left Hand, Blued Alloy

The Crickett KSA2180LH is a left-hand youth bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 LR, purpose-built to introduce young and new shooters to safe, accurate marksmanship. Built around a 6061 aluminum alloy receiver with a blued finish, this single-shot design keeps the focus on fundamentals — trigger discipline, sight alignment, and controlled follow-through. At just over 31 inches overall, it fits smaller frames without compromise.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, one of the most accessible and affordable rimfire cartridges available.
• The barrel measures 16.125 inches for a compact, youth-appropriate profile.
• Features a single-shot, bolt-action design that reinforces safe shooting habits from day one.
• Configured for left-hand shooters, providing proper ergonomics and control for southpaw youth.
• The receiver is constructed from 6061 aluminum alloy with a blued finish for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Overall length measures 31.75 inches, sized to fit younger and smaller-framed shooters.
• Equipped with peep-style fixed sights for clean, repeatable sight pictures that build core marksmanship skills.
• A rifling rate of twist of 1-in-16 inches stabilizes standard .22 LR projectiles effectively.
• Capacity is 1 round, keeping the emphasis on deliberate, disciplined shooting technique.

The Crickett has earned its reputation as the go-to first rifle for a reason — it’s scaled right, mechanically simple, and built to last through years of range sessions and small-game hunts. The left-hand configuration means your young shooter isn’t fighting the action or compromising their natural stance. Pair it with quality .22 LR ammunition and quality instruction, and the Crickett KSA2180LH becomes one of the most impactful investments you can make in a new shooter’s development.