Having seen pictures of the square shroud online and not really feeling it I almost didn't watch this review. Glad I did though cuz the rifle looks to be a rarity, a truly ambidextrous bullpup. This Southpaw shooter can deal with a square shroud in order to have the ambidextrous features.
I am really impressed with the accuracy and size of this gun. My girlfriend is looking for a hunting gun like this. I feel this will fit the bill perfectly.
The machining is very impressive. The evenness and consistency of all the chamfers. No burrs or flash. And taking on the effort to make a square barrel shroud that is squared and true to the action. Very impressive.
I have the Cricket II and can confirm that what you said is right on the money. I have swapped the cocking lever to the left side (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvA1YN0P2mI) and the fit of these parts is VERY impressive.