savage 62 or crickett??

old fart · March 2, 2017, 10:42 AM

i have a neighbor who just bought a crickett 22lr at wal mart and now finds out his arms are a bit long to really shoot it good. he has offered to trade me it to my savage 62 that i bought recently at wal mart too. now the reason he offered me a trade is i can shoot the crickett great, got my 5yr old son one and have already broken it in. now price wise the crickett is higher, they are $114 and the savage is $99. but i am stuck on which would be the better trade, i shoot both guns good, both guns are accurate, i like the savage for easier scope mounting and 10 shots, the simple single shot does bring back memories tho. so to ask those that can shoot both, if you shot both good and could choose one to keep which would it be?, or if you had a 62 would you trade to a crickett? or vise versa. thanks

HiBC · March 2, 2017, 11:09 AM

Frankly,I have not fired or used either.

I have a couple of Grandkids,and a couple of Chipmunks. The Chipmunk is no longer in production,but its similar to the Crickett.

One little concern has me thinking I might have done it different if I had do-overs.

Its the cocking knob and little fingers. Kids are tough and they will get it done,but pulling that knob back is an opportunity to launch one early.

I think the cock on opening or closing single shot might be a better idea and,IIRC,the Savage meets that criteria.

Blindstitch · March 2, 2017, 02:21 PM

Just give him cash and keep both guns.

Geezerbiker · March 4, 2017, 08:10 AM

You can buy an adult sized stock for a Cricket on their website. I think the Savage Rascal is a better rifle but it lacks the accessory support that the Cricket has...

Tony

alaskabushman · March 4, 2017, 01:48 PM

I own a Cricket, a Chipmunk and two Rascals.
For kids, I dislike the pulling on the bolt to cock the rifle. I've seen kids put the gun between their knees and try pulling on the bolt with both hands...for guns with no safety this is BAD BAD BAD! Did I mention no external safety? The Rascal has one, but the Chip and the Crick do not, and once the gun is cocked you have to fire the gun to unload it. A gun designed for KIDS with no safety?

The Rascal also has a feed ramp, which makes loading much easier, especially if a scope is mounted.

For kids my vote is overwhelmingly Rascal, for adults who want a mini pack or survival rifle, all of these models are incredibly reliable and scary accurate for their size.

HiBC · March 4, 2017, 05:39 PM

AK Bush,We agree!! That cocking knob thing and kids is an issue.

I may end up getting something else for the Grandkids. A buddy has about 10 of the old Boys rifles (Crackshot,rolling block,etc) he is putting barrel liners,etc in.He put me on the list. Or maybe a better bolt rifle,like the Savage. Didn't Marlin make one,too? I wonder...

If you want to have some real giggles,get a .22 dueling tree and have adults go for the Chipmunk/Crickett championship of the world!!

For the Pack rifle,one of My Chipmunks is a 22 WMR. Its fun!!

Mobuck · March 5, 2017, 07:49 AM

Grand-daughter has one of the little Savage "starter rifles"-------I DON'T LIKE IT AT ALL.

Smoke & Recoil · March 5, 2017, 08:00 AM

10-4 with post #3 per Blindstitch.

alaskabushman · March 5, 2017, 01:56 PM

I was lugging around my dad's Remington 510 single shot with a 24'' barrel when I was just a little guy. I made it work and I learned to shoot with that gun. I was also gifted a Marlin 25 and toted it around until I stole the Rem 510 from my dad years later. I still have them both and they are both very accurate. These are both full-sized rifles.

All this to say you dont HAVE to have a youth rifle to learn and have good fun.

HiBC · March 5, 2017, 04:04 PM

Old Fart,if you have access to two Cricketts,I suggest keep both of them and get a 22 dueling tree.

Its such silly fun to have each the same rifle and get all frenzied up battling away at a dueling tree with those pint size single shots.

March 2, 2017, 10:42 AM	#1
old fart Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2009 Posts: 405	savage 62 or crickett?? i have a neighbor who just bought a crickett 22lr at wal mart and now finds out his arms are a bit long to really shoot it good. he has offered to trade me it to my savage 62 that i bought recently at wal mart too. now the reason he offered me a trade is i can shoot the crickett great, got my 5yr old son one and have already broken it in. now price wise the crickett is higher, they are $114 and the savage is $99. but i am stuck on which would be the better trade, i shoot both guns good, both guns are accurate, i like the savage for easier scope mounting and 10 shots, the simple single shot does bring back memories tho. so to ask those that can shoot both, if you shot both good and could choose one to keep which would it be?, or if you had a 62 would you trade to a crickett? or vise versa. thanks

March 5, 2017, 08:00 AM	#8
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	10-4 with post #3 per Blindstitch. __________________ Sent from my Tandy 1000

March 2, 2017, 11:09 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	Frankly,I have not fired or used either. I have a couple of Grandkids,and a couple of Chipmunks. The Chipmunk is no longer in production,but its similar to the Crickett. One little concern has me thinking I might have done it different if I had do-overs. Its the cocking knob and little fingers. Kids are tough and they will get it done,but pulling that knob back is an opportunity to launch one early. I think the cock on opening or closing single shot might be a better idea and,IIRC,the Savage meets that criteria.

March 2, 2017, 02:21 PM	#3
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,693	Just give him cash and keep both guns.

March 4, 2017, 08:10 AM	#4
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	You can buy an adult sized stock for a Cricket on their website. I think the Savage Rascal is a better rifle but it lacks the accessory support that the Cricket has... Tony

March 4, 2017, 01:48 PM	#5
alaskabushman Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Location: S.E. Alaska Posts: 146	I own a Cricket, a Chipmunk and two Rascals. For kids, I dislike the pulling on the bolt to cock the rifle. I've seen kids put the gun between their knees and try pulling on the bolt with both hands...for guns with no safety this is BAD BAD BAD! Did I mention no external safety? The Rascal has one, but the Chip and the Crick do not, and once the gun is cocked you have to fire the gun to unload it. A gun designed for KIDS with no safety? The Rascal also has a feed ramp, which makes loading much easier, especially if a scope is mounted. For kids my vote is overwhelmingly Rascal, for adults who want a mini pack or survival rifle, all of these models are incredibly reliable and scary accurate for their size.

March 4, 2017, 05:39 PM	#6
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	AK Bush,We agree!! That cocking knob thing and kids is an issue. I may end up getting something else for the Grandkids. A buddy has about 10 of the old Boys rifles (Crackshot,rolling block,etc) he is putting barrel liners,etc in.He put me on the list. Or maybe a better bolt rifle,like the Savage. Didn't Marlin make one,too? I wonder... If you want to have some real giggles,get a .22 dueling tree and have adults go for the Chipmunk/Crickett championship of the world!! For the Pack rifle,one of My Chipmunks is a 22 WMR. Its fun!!

March 5, 2017, 07:49 AM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Grand-daughter has one of the little Savage "starter rifles"-------I DON'T LIKE IT AT ALL.

March 5, 2017, 01:56 PM	#9
alaskabushman Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Location: S.E. Alaska Posts: 146	I was lugging around my dad's Remington 510 single shot with a 24'' barrel when I was just a little guy. I made it work and I learned to shoot with that gun. I was also gifted a Marlin 25 and toted it around until I stole the Rem 510 from my dad years later. I still have them both and they are both very accurate. These are both full-sized rifles. All this to say you dont HAVE to have a youth rifle to learn and have good fun.

March 5, 2017, 04:04 PM	#10
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	Old Fart,if you have access to two Cricketts,I suggest keep both of them and get a 22 dueling tree. Its such silly fun to have each the same rifle and get all frenzied up battling away at a dueling tree with those pint size single shots.