Choosing a first rifle requires balancing safety, controllability, and accuracy. For a lightweight, easy-to-manage platform that still teaches fundamentals of marksmanship, a purpose-built single-shot .22 is hard to beat.

CRICKETT MY FIRST RIFLE PACKAGE is a bolt-action, manual-cocking single shot built to introduce new shooters to safe handling and precision fundamentals. It features a 16.10″ stainless steel barrel and receiver, an American walnut fixed stock, and an included 4×32 scope with aluminum base and soft rifle case. The design incorporates a rebounding firing pin that is automatically blocked to help prevent accidental discharge, an adjustable rear peep sight and fixed front post for iron-sight training, and a sub-3 pound overall weight that makes position changes and carry simple for young or small-framed shooters. Shop this product

Design and handling

The stainless steel barrel and receiver add corrosion resistance and consistent harmonics for repeatable groups. The American walnut fixed stock provides traditional ergonomics and a stable cheek weld for sighting through the included 4×32 scope or the adjustable peep sight. Weighing under 3 pounds, the rifle is easy to shoulder and keeps felt recoil minimal — ideal for developing a natural stance, trigger control, and follow-through.

Safety-first features

This rifle’s manual cocking bolt and rebounding firing pin design add mechanical safety layers that instructors and parents appreciate. The firing pin’s automatic block reduces the chance of an accidental discharge when the bolt is cycled incorrectly, and the simple single-shot feed encourages deliberate loading and range discipline.

Caliber and applications

Chambered to shoot 22 LR, 22 short, and 22 long, the platform leverages the .22 family’s low recoil, inexpensive ammunition, and minimal muzzle blast—making it ideal for target practice, small-game hunting, and foundational marksmanship training. The cartridge’s mild ballistics teach sight alignment and trigger control without intimidating new shooters.

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Package value and final considerations

The package includes the 4×32 scope, an aluminum base, and a soft rifle case so the rifle is ready to use out of the box. Priced at $343.99 and listed under the Single Shot category, it’s positioned as an accessible, complete starter system that emphasizes safety and accuracy while remaining budget-friendly.

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