Just bought a Crickett for my daughter

[walletclan]

I decided to pop into a local gun store on my way home from work with the intention of looking at Ruger Mark II's and III's. I also started looking at bolt action .22's. I handled several of the rifles and just wasn't impressed. I happened to mention to that I was looking to get one for my daughter.

The salesman said that he just picked up a Crickett that morning. The thing was in excellent condition with an all wood stock. It got it cheap too! So now it is in jail.

I just read Ron-Solo's thread. They seem like the perfect gun for kids to learn on.

Does anyone have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or upgrade ideas for these guns?

[Mr. Beretta]

Your post reminded me of years gone by.

In the mid 80's I purchased a new Chipmunk 22 rifle (Oregon Arms Medford Oregon) to teach my kids safe firearm handling and marksmanship. Blue steel, peep sight, wood stock. It came with a green case. I can't remember the exact price but I know it was less than $ 80 OTD.

Taught all of them to shoot when they turned 12. Great rifle. Well they've all grown up now so the Chipmunk hasn't been to range in a long time. I just had it out of the safe and wiped it down. It still looks great.

In a few years, I plan to use it to teach my grand kids when they turn 12. Hopefully when the time comes, they'll use it to teach their kids as well.

[Ron-Solo]

[eville]

Cricket rifles are great.
We bought one for my son this year. He was six at the time.


Of course the 3 year old loved it too.

[offdutyalot]

Awesome.........My daughters saw the pink and purple crickets at the gun show last weekend and wanted one of each.....

The only reason I didn't purchase is because my 11 year old daughter is on a Marlin 783 and to go with a smaller, lighter system seems to be going backwards.

Those Crickets seem to be outstanding (from what a young man was telling me about his)........I have no experience but I definately would have gotten my daughters one each if I didn't start them on the 783.

[pistolero805]

I bought my son a Crickett a couple of years ago. We took it shooting last week and he loves it.
I waited until I felt he was ready and now I wish we would have went sooner. He's a natural and shot really well. I can't wait till we can shoot the big bores.

[walletclan]

Nice pictures. I bought mine for my 6 year old daughter who is ready to shoot. I would not let my 3 year old shoot because I don't think she would get it.

I can't wait to take the gun out with my daughter. It should be a lot of fun.

[Low-Pressure]

Congratulations! Your daughter will be very happy!

[walletclan]

Thanks. I pick it up today!

[forgiven]

Bought a pink one for my wife some years back and she loves it. It's a drag to load though; does anyone feel the same?

[Someday]

Congrats. I bought one last year for my (then) eight year old daughter. She loves it. My only complaint is that the sight is a little hard to deal with, but she seems to not mind at all. The guys at the gun shop get a kick out of seeing her walk in with her pink cammo gun case.

[Low-Pressure]

My daughter and I went to Burro Canyon yesterday. Here's a video of her shooting it. She's still learning every time we go out.

[walletclan]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[RandyD]

My daughter and I went to Burro Canyon yesterday. Here's a video of her shooting it. She's still learning every time we go out.

Where did you get the safety glasses for your daughter? I keep trying to find a pair for a child but no one has them. BTW, your daughter squeezed the trigger, good job teaching her that technique.

[Low-Pressure]

Where did you get the safety glasses for your daughter? I keep trying to find a pair for a child but no one has them. BTW, your daughter squeezed the trigger, good job teaching her that technique.

She's getting better every time we go shooting. I am glad shes staying interested and is also having fun while doing it. At first we focused just on safety, we didn't about her grouping. Now she's wanting her group to be better. I keep on reminding her "practice makes perfect".
The glasses were given to her by a friend. I was told they use them at her work (dialysis center).