The Keystone Crickett Precision Rifle (CPR) in .22LR offers a modern chassis design and impressive accuracy, especially when suppressed. Testing with CCI Standard Velocity showed groups around 0.336 inches at 25 yards. Its features, like an adjustable cheek riser and improved loading follower, make it an excellent trainer for young shooters, with the reviewed model being the first production unit, serial number CPR 00001.
This video highlights five budget-friendly firearms suitable for new shooters or those on a tight budget, with a target price range of $200-$250. Featured guns include the versatile Mosin Nagant M91/30, the adaptable H&R Topper shotgun, the accurate Keystone Crickett .22 LR rifle, a budget-friendly AR-15 build starting with an Anderson lower, and the compact Kel-Tec PF9 pistol. A bonus mention of the Makarov pistol is also included.
The Keystone Arms Crickett, a youth-sized .22 LR rifle, is surprisingly effective and versatile, especially when suppressed. Demonstrations show its quiet operation with subsonic rounds, capable of surprising penetration through multiple cans. It's also highlighted as a lightweight, suppressed camp or backpacking gun for adults and a valuable training tool for young shooters sensitive to noise.
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