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Title: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 21, 2022, 05:43:36 PM
   Earlier this month i recieved my new C362 from PA. Excitement was an understatement, having waited since end of last year for the model to come out. I recieved my package and opened the box. Feels good to bring up, lightweight, trigger breaks nicely. I wanted to be able to shoot in my yard without alarming the neighbors so I ordered a Slipon Buckrail made for the 2240 type barrels.
00263 will be left stock except for the slipon buckrail, which is easily redue-able. Couple taps with rubber mallet got the front sight off.  Once it appeared level i got it slipped on. While installing the BR i noticed my barrel twist even just a little. So to the best i could judge i rotated barrel back to center. To calm down any movement i put a couple rounds of camo gorrila tape against the barrel and plastic breech aswell as in front and behind the barrel band and up against the BRLDC. Tightened the barrel band set screw.
First shot groups, all with 8 pumps, CPUM 14.3gr Domes and CPHP 14.3gr. < 1 inch groups at 10yds. Thats not Crackalacking, will not hunt with these, though my Hatsan Striker Edge loves these 14.3s. Next up, HN 16.3gr Terminators. Wow. 3 shots in one hole, 4th shot i pulled it high. Next is HNB18 18.1gr nice .5group. HN BH 18.2gr .5-.75" same with HNBHE 18.5gr Last pellet tested Crosman RedFlt 16.7gr .75" groups. Ok but not the best. I am waiting on HN15, JSB 13.4s and JSB 14.3 5.52s. I find 5.52s to group well in this barrel.
  Pumping is abit loud, though the advantage of keeping it pumped up not loaded or cocked, right before you get to your hunting/pesting spot is great. Once a "target is spotted, select appropriate pellet, cock load, aim, say a quick PelletPrayer and fire.
  The difference in height between the stock front sight>lower, and the BR Sight<higher, made the pellers hit 2.5 inches lower than the stock sight. To make up for the difference i took a rough double cut file and began lowering the front sight. 12 layers of material down to 7 layers on the front sight. Even with removing layers my rear adjustment is near topped out, though my elevation is right  where i want is <.5" high at 10yards, should be right on again around 25- 30 yards. The app Chairgun Pro is a big help if you havent foundout about it yet.
   I have found the 362 to be quite oil thirsty. Each day it is shot, requires a few drops of ND30wt, you feel a reduction in pumping force if not enough oil. My 880 can skip a day of oil if i feel like it, though the 362 requires oil each day it is to be shot.
 I am also waiting for a Crosman Drifter 1389 to get here in the mail. Any of you 362 owners find what pellets your 362 likes and what velocities you are getting on 8 pumps. Thankyou for reading,
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 21, 2022, 06:18:06 PM
I liked mine so much I built a 367….both scoped…money out to 30 yards…not pellet picky…good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Robert 5mm on August 21, 2022, 06:40:33 PM
I like my 362 - here are some chrono results and a few pics with steel breech with Williams Peep Sight and Buck Rail suppressor.

I think the Drifter is a .22 with model number 2289 ( unless they brought the .177 1389 )
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 21, 2022, 07:06:18 PM
 I put a Baker aluminum breech for .177 on mine, with a .177 Disco barrel.
Wearing a UTG scope, and a Buck Rail LDC(no front sight). Happy with it!
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 21, 2022, 07:28:11 PM
Thank you Guys for the replies.
 TennX, Robert, Matchstick, ExcellentWork!
I came across the WGRS peep while browsing and would be a great option over the large opensight offered by PA. I love the noise reduction with the BuckRail LDC on, also have one on my 880, really calms down the bark.  The thread protector/ Stripper that comes with the 880BR LDC works great aswell.
Been thinking of getting the Win77XS to get more power than the 880.
The Drifter is a .22 so i may have named it wrong(1389)<2289. From what ive read they spit 14.3s around 550fps. Have a Buck Railwaiting for the Drifter.
Thankyou TennX excellentwork on 367, Robert for the Chrono #s and Great pics, Matchstick Excellentwork on the baker breech. StayAlert
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on August 21, 2022, 07:29:04 PM
 Took a tour of the original post on the 362 Wayne did some crony numbers with heavy pellets he cast, but power levels stay similar with lighter pellets at higher FPS. Here is wher some othere did some pellet test etc. in the thread.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182911.msg156267738#msg156267738 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182911.msg156267738#msg156267738)

https://youtu.be/FfB-3qmqKxw (https://youtu.be/FfB-3qmqKxw)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 21, 2022, 08:18:45 PM
Thankyou BackRoads for the GoodEye. I havent gotten fully caught up in GTA reading, this month i got back to reading GTA n decided id register, learn alot here. Thats alot of pages to read though great information. Nice Scoped 362 you got there BackRoads.  AO scope with MD reticle, i have 2 of Nikko 4x32AO w half MD reticle that ride two of my airguns. Excellentwork.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 21, 2022, 08:47:50 PM
Apologies for not going into more detail…but others have done more to theirs…I dont do numbers…lol...mine are stock except for steel breech,scopes and LDC…the 367 has discovery 24” barrel….I took the leftover 362 .22 barrel and made a 2240 lego gun…..good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 24, 2022, 06:02:49 AM
Yesterday i firgured id give the CPUM 14.3s another chance though this time at different pump #s to try n find its sweet spot. Also being they are Crosmans and low costing, i decided id sort the pellets for consistent looking skirts, ones that had shavings or a burr on one side were set aside for another time.
With the lightweight of the C362 and ability to get around 14<+/-ftlbs with 8 pumps had me seeking the performance with heavier pellets from HN. (I have 2 of .22 Break barrels, one a spring power other is gasramed, also have a .25 Hatsan 125 Vortex, so i dont "need" the power. Though the lightest of the Breakbarrels weighs 6.6Lbs WO a Scope, close to 7.75lbs w scope on.
 The 16.3 Terminators are the most accurate so far and the 18.x gr HN B, BH, BHE  all have good accuracy with 8 pumps, by my own standards atleast. Though at 8 pumps the Crosman Domes and HP just wouldnt "behave".
So beginning with 4 pumps.
Next 5 pumps . Ok grouping.
6 pumps though seemed to give me the best results with the 14.3s,
The 14.3s work great in the H Edge Springer.
U Elite Gasram didnt group well with the 14.3s though was great with heavier 16-18gr pellets< front stock screw broke a week ago  :'(
Guess my stock barrel is spoiled n only likes the heavier pellets. Though I wouldnt hesitate on a 20 yard shot with the 14.3s and 6 pumps on a small animal, though if im out in the Tundra n feel like hunting ill most likely have the 16 or18gr HNs on me.
NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 24, 2022, 09:25:48 AM
My 392S and 362 will not shoot the CPUM with any consistency…my go to pellet now is the H$N FTT 14.66…money out to 30 yards…folks on here said polish this and that…I’m lazy I should have ,but didnt…good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 24, 2022, 07:13:02 PM
TennX that may be good news for me. I thought of giving the  HNFTT 14.6gr 5.3mm a try, they have nice low cost<compared to other HN or JSBs. Am still waiting for the Snail USPS to deliver my Drifter along with JSB13.4, 14.3gr 5.52mm, HN B15 5.52mm. Usually have to wait 1 - 2 weeks for items to get here. Im thinking my C362 is great w 8 pumps and heavier pellets <15-18gr, though seems to need lower pumps<6 to shoot the lighter ones accurately. Once the 13.4 n 14.3 JSBs are here ill see if they can group well w 8 pumps, if not try ill try 5, 6 pumps n see how they group. Im sure this C362 is more accurate than I am,, with the right pellet and right number of  pumps.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 20, 2022, 07:25:22 PM
   About a week ago i got my new Crosman 2289 Drifter.. ill keep it short and just say the 2289 with CPHP, CPUM, CPP 14.3gr can shoot circles around the C362 when it comes to accuracy less than 20 yards. 
  Im thinking to order an Aluminum Breech and a 24" barrel for the C362 maybe then the 362 will group better ...
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 20, 2022, 09:09:59 PM
   About a week ago i got my new Crosman 2289 Drifter.. ill keep it short and just say the 2289 with CPHP, CPUM, CPP 14.3gr can shoot circles around the C362 when it comes to accuracy less than 20 yards. 
  Im thinking to order an Aluminum Breech and a 24" barrel for the C362 maybe then the 362 will group better ...
NVak

I wish you good luck Nukall.

The Umarex NXG APX that I have, shot all over the place until I tried .117 cal. Crosman 10.5 gr. Piranhas.
With the Piranhas it shoots spot on and will hold 1 inch groups or better at 30 yds.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: superchikn on September 20, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
Your 362 sounds like mine.  I cant get better than 1 1/2" or so at 30 yds.  Tried lots of pellets.  Can't really be bothered trying to get it to shoot any more.  Wasted too much time on this dog already.


Hope yours improves for you as it breaks in.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 20, 2022, 09:19:49 PM
   About a week ago i got my new Crosman 2289 Drifter.. ill keep it short and just say the 2289 with CPHP, CPUM, CPP 14.3gr can shoot circles around the C362 when it comes to accuracy less than 20 yards. 
  Im thinking to order an Aluminum Breech and a 24" barrel for the C362 maybe then the 362 will group better ...
NVak


I haven't been overly impressed with the 362. I've never owned a pumper that was hold sensitive but both of my 362s are. They both hate being benched and shoot much better off hand with a hold close to the trigger guard.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 20, 2022, 09:54:20 PM
TommyBoy,
The U NXG APX is similar in a way to the DP880 ik heb.  With most 7.5-7.9gr  accuracy is Ok.. but if i want hit exactically where i want, I whoop [ whhtttshshh ] out the 8.64gr 4.52mm, to 25yd w open sight or scoped to 30yd. The wonders that pellet does in the AGs ive tried it in. .
Superchkn,
Our 362s must be cousins,, hehe.
Same cant surpass 1.5" at 30yds as is.
Not a problem though on what i intend to use it on within 20 25yds. 
EdinGa,
Ive tried resting the forearm on a post,, that didnt help made it worse... i think all AGs are HoldSensitive to some degree,, even the DP880,, forearm hand to balance <good  <, firm grip opens groups. Rested on Anything groups open..
Thankyou for your Replies Everyone.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Mzq284 on September 21, 2022, 12:55:46 AM
Nukall, my 362 was cranky til i tightened the set screw it the barrel band. Im also running a steel breech with the 362 bolt, i believe that helps some, too. I have a 5.5 inch tko on it and a compact 4x scope. Ive shot it a lot and its settled down. Im currently finishing a Crosman 114 elm stock for it. Its gonna be sharp, small critters are going to line up to be shot by it! Good luck with yours,  theyre great guns.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 21, 2022, 02:12:37 AM
Mzq284,
I check and tighten my set screw on the barrelband. If it had a clamp style band it would be better.
 My C362 is stock with addition of a 2240 type Buckrail LDC on it.
Today i was going to order an Aluminum breech,, but No Thankyou Pay_pal or any other wonkapay_way. A Steelbreech and a different barrel may be in TheCart soon... this current stock barrel just.... just...

ExcellentWork on the Stock..
StayAlert
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on September 21, 2022, 04:45:19 AM
I used my Crosman 362 getting rid of a lot of red squirrels in my back yard throughout this summer along with some chippers, I now have the steel breech, extended probe and before I started shooting
in the back yard I also installed a TKO which isn't in this photo.  The scope that I put on it is the Bugbuster with side parallax which I really like.  Back when I bought it my plans were to use it as I did
throughout the summer and using 5 pumps for everything.

                                    (https://i.imgur.com/chZV9Mq.png)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 21, 2022, 05:16:58 AM
Wayne52.
Excellentwork on putting your C362 to good Work. It does what you want it to,, thats what matters.. tell you this your getting a good 9.5-10 fpe in just 5 Pumps.. good power to pump ratio.
  Mine seems to just need a little attention (Steelbreech+Barrel) if i want it to group better at all ranges before 25yards. The power is there just need a little more accuracy,, please #0263.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on September 21, 2022, 05:44:40 AM
Nukall it's actually getting right around 12fpe with five pumps.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on September 21, 2022, 08:47:14 AM
 One of the three 362's I have was pellet picky, did great with AA 15.9 gr pellets CPHP not so consistent. I replaced the barrel with one from a 2260, that will shoot most anything. The OE barrel I cleaned up the barrel port burrs and it does just fine now in a2260 action with tactical hardware.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Struckat on September 21, 2022, 10:41:18 AM
I am going to inspect my barrel for burrs and such. I suspect pellet damage as any and all do not load smoothly.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on September 21, 2022, 11:10:55 AM
Both of our have been converted to .177.. 1 at 18" and 1 at 21". Both cut and crowned by me. We are very happy with both.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 21, 2022, 01:52:32 PM
Wayne52
The more the merrier,, and more for mario the squirrel and his pestulous pals.  12 ft lbs good medicine for what you have been using it on.
Backroads,
Excellent work on the 2260 Tactical.. Good that worked for you.
StruckCat.
Ive inspected my barrel, all looks fine, crown is good,, i put a pellet in the muzzle to see fit. Was a little loose fit. I may order a barrel if i can find.
Avator,
Your two C367 sound sweet,, and fun.. great it all worked for you.. im wanting to make some changes on this c362..
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on September 21, 2022, 04:49:13 PM
Lots you can do with them... just like the rest of the Crosman 'lego' guns.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 21, 2022, 06:20:14 PM
I ended up giving my .22 steel breech 362 to my son for chipmunk control. It's working well for him but he shoots it off hand with a rearward hold. I kept the one I converted to .25 caliber and I'm enjoying it for the short range thumper that it is.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Mzq284 on September 22, 2022, 01:00:51 AM
Im not sure why some say theyre having a hard time getting accuracy from their 362s. Mine settled down and shoots pretty good. As ln 1" or less at 40 yds.
Last night i finished assembling a 147 i bought at the Kalamazoo show.  I converted it to 22 with a 362 barrel ($15 from crosman) that i cut to replicate the original barrel. All the porting is drilled out to 5/32".Today i changed the bolt Oring and adjusted the piston length about .080 to contact the valve. Holy smoke,  is this gun powerful! 8 pumps is TOUGH! LOUD, flat shooting to 50 yds, and very accurate with crosman h.p.s., It's a real gem! I'm going to have to get out the chronograph and compare it to the 362. And i have yet to open up the 362. It will get the full hot rod port and polish this winter.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: K.O. on September 22, 2022, 01:43:32 AM
need to get off my rear and hog out the valve...stock it holds about .1 ci of air... modded about .13 ci...and at 10-11 pumps will be about same psi as stock valve... Pretty sure mine was the first to get a .177 Barrel... valve mods should get me just north of 17 fpe with the heavy .177 pellets...

But only mods so far are a steel breech, a 26" barrel, some trigger stuff, a moderator and a Daisy 753 Barrel weight to use for harmonics tunning...

have two more still wearing .22 barrels one stock the other just a steel breech and 24" barrel...more work to do on all of them but not in a hurry...

when first put it together no harmonic tuner... the magic happened with the 10.5 CPUM with 7 pumps and 722 fps... Right now the barrel weight is positioned for 13.4g .177 JSB Monsters at 8 pumps 690+ fps...

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=195272.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=195272.0)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 22, 2022, 03:37:41 AM
Im not sure why some say theyre having a hard time getting accuracy from their 362s. Mine settled down and shoots pretty good. As ln 1" or less at 40 yds.
Last night i finished assembling a 147 i bought at the Kalamazoo show.  I converted it to 22 with a 362 barrel ($15 from crosman) that i cut to replicate the original barrel. All the porting is drilled out to 5/32".Today i changed the bolt Oring and adjusted the piston length about .080 to contact the valve. Holy smoke,  is this gun powerful! 8 pumps is TOUGH! LOUD, flat shooting to 50 yds, and very accurate with crosman h.p.s., It's a real gem! I'm going to have to get out the chronograph and compare it to the 362. And i have yet to open up the 362. It will get the full hot rod port and polish this winter.


Because every gun is different, and some of us have gotten 362s that aren't as good as others.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on September 22, 2022, 06:00:45 AM
I've still got one that I've only just test fired it to make sure it shoots good but haven't done a thing to that one yet.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on September 22, 2022, 10:12:38 AM
Sorry double post….good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Mzq284 on September 22, 2022, 11:07:43 AM
Ed, i know theyre different,  but this is a new platform, Crosman is supposedly making their barrels in house now. If this is true, the tooling should be new, the quality should be consistent.

Whatever the case may be, i was more or less wondering out loud. Seems strange to me is all.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 22, 2022, 03:32:25 PM
Ed, i know theyre different,  but this is a new platform, Crosman is supposedly making their barrels in house now. If this is true, the tooling should be new, the quality should be consistent.

Whatever the case may be, i was more or less wondering out loud. Seems strange to me is all.




It is strange. I bought 2 362s that are sub 1000 serial numbers. Both are very different guns in fit and finish, pumping noise and accuracy. They are decent guns out of the box, but it takes a bit of TLC to make them better. I really like the one I converted to .25 caliber, but I doubt I'll buy another one. I'm thinking about a drifter kit now.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on September 22, 2022, 10:06:31 PM
Ed, i know theyre different,  but this is a new platform, Crosman is supposedly making their barrels in house now. If this is true, the tooling should be new, the quality should be consistent.

Whatever the case may be, i was more or less wondering out loud. Seems strange to me is all.
Mine had a shotgun pattern at 20 yards out of the box. Tried 7 different pellet types all the way up to H&N 5.55's. Burr in the lead, burr in the crown, burr in the barrel port. I ditched the barrel and went with a .22 Disco barrel. Yes, a Crosman engineer told me that these barrels are made in house but their quality from one barrel to the next is like playing the lottery at best. Some got barrels with fantastic accuracy, some did not. Razor sharp burr in all the pump tube slots and holes... I have never seen a Crosman gun with this much burr in so many places. You would think they used new tooling for a new platform, but I have to wonder?

Mine took more work than I was planning on, but in the end... I still have mine in .22 and get 1/2" or better groups consistently at 20-25 yards and it has great power for a pumper and it is my go-to gun when I want a .22.  ;)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 22, 2022, 10:56:12 PM
Avator,
I am aware of the lego gun Concept,, with the 1377 and 2240 being "AR15",, now the 362 with all its power is the "AR10" in AGs. From the Speedy .177 C367 that you and others have made along with long barrel .22s and EdinGa with his .25 C365 Thumper < cool everyone one them !
EdinGa,
Im Sure your son is having a Blast with that .22 you gave him,, your .25 must make a Good Thump when making hits inside 20 25..
Mzq285,
Thats great you got a good shooting gun,, i feel 40yards a bit of a stretch for the C362.. excellent work on the guns your putting together.
KO,
7Pumps 10.5gr 722fps = cool
Wayne52,
2 is 1, and 1 is none, sometimes,, i know abunch of others have 2 or more of the C362.
Spooner,
1/2" @ 20yards is Good!
Keep up the Goodwork everyone

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 22, 2022, 11:52:51 PM
EdinGa.
The 2289 Drifter is a nice accurate little gun,, not pellet picky, quick handling super light, the stock bag when it has 150 .22 pellets in small mylar bags,, makes the Drifter balance very nice. With a BR LDC,, squirrel fart quiet..
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on September 23, 2022, 06:01:41 AM
Ed, i know theyre different,  but this is a new platform, Crosman is supposedly making their barrels in house now. If this is true, the tooling should be new, the quality should be consistent.

Whatever the case may be, i was more or less wondering out loud. Seems strange to me is all.
I'm not sold on the rumor of the barrels being made in house for the 362, back when they did start making new in house barrels for the Mrod, Prod and Disco the bore is actually bigger than what it is on the 362.
As of yet I haven't seen anything about claiming the barrels on the 362 are made in house (USA) however my 362 has proven to be really accurate with both wad cutters and pellets.  It won't chamber a BBT like my previous
Crosman products do without a hitch.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 23, 2022, 10:06:06 AM
EdinGa.
The 2289 Drifter is a nice accurate little gun,, not pellet picky, quick handling super light, the stock bag when it has 150 .22 pellets in small mylar bags,, makes the Drifter balance very nice. With a BR LDC,, squirrel fart quiet..
NVak


I'm all about light and accurate. I'm sure I'll end up with a Drifter soon.


One thing I'll add about my 365 conversion is how quiet it is. I'm not running an ldc at all anymore because I pulled it off one day and realized I didn't need it. Evidently the heavier pellets are using most of the available air before they exit the barrel.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on September 23, 2022, 11:48:08 AM
If I remember right, Will2506 bought 4 or 5 of them and all of them had really good accuracy at decent distances from what he posted. That right there is winning the true Crosman barrel lottery.  ;)

The look and feel of the gun is very nice and it is the first Crosman gun I have bought where I liked the look of the synthetic stock over a wood one. Getting half inch groups or better with the Disco barrel was more than I hoped for and it will definitely get the job done. I fear I got myself spoiled with my previous 13xx builds and Lothar Walther barrels where I get 1/4" or lower at 25 yards. One thing I like the most is I can get 505 FPS / 8.1 FPE at 4 pumps using 14.3g Crosman Superpoints which is perfect for my needs. At eight pumps it gets 683 FPS / 14.8 FPE. So the potential is there for it to be versatile when needed.  8)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 23, 2022, 01:02:49 PM
I'm getting just over 12 fpe with the 18 inch 25 caliber barrel and Vortex Strike 24.7s. It shoots them almost as well as AA 25.4s so I'm happy to have a cheaper pellet that it likes. I could probably squeeze out some more power but I'm fine  with it like this at the ranges I'll be shooting it.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Mzq284 on September 23, 2022, 03:02:01 PM
Anyone  that has a  bum 362 barrel can send it my way, I'll tinker with it!

Ed, theres a 25 in my future.  I have a 25 upper to finish for a 1325 first, then a 365. I don't know if ill go Baker breech, or make one, theyre a bit of work to figure out. Please keep us in the loop as you progress with yours.

I like the power the 362 has, i dont think 40 yards is a stretch at all, especially with heavier pellets. I shot fresh, shiny pellets one evening with the sun over my left shoulder and could see the pellets flying to the target 60ish yards away. The19gr NOEs fly flat enough and hit hard. With the medium weight pin in the mold, the trajectory flattens quite a bit over 60 yards, but they start veering off between 40 and 50yds. Twist rate is a touch slow for the velocity. Maybe after i can hot rod it they will stabilize better. For now, the 19s are the hunting pellet.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on September 23, 2022, 03:17:52 PM

Ed, theres a 25 in my future.  I have a 25 upper to finish for a 1325 first, then a 365. I don't know if ill go Baker breech, or make one, theyre a bit of work to figure out. Please keep us in the loop as you progress with yours.



I think I'm probably done with mine. I like it at this power level and it likes the cheap Vortex pellets. It's also really quiet with nothing but a muzzle break and that makes a short handy package for feeder patrol.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on October 05, 2022, 04:29:41 PM
Mzq284,
With the accuracy at 30 yards i was getting 40 felt like a stretch.
Last night i took the Dremel 3000 and a  cone shaped felt poshing piece, without polishing compound. Plugged the muzzle withtissue and began polishing the crown. This AM i took the 362 cleaned the barrel and head out  to try it out. With 14.6gr HNFTT 5.53mm Now hits right on top of my front sight at 30yards,, no longer 1 inch high, 1 inch low and half inch to either side. Now 40yards are possible with some holdover.  Its hitting right where i want the way its suppose to. Now its a good AG.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: bender ville on October 20, 2022, 07:41:33 PM
have not posted in a while but just wanted  to say guess i got lucky or whatever but both my 362s shoot cpums very well no need to buy expensive pellets for me mostly bulls eyes at 40 yrds is good enough for me besides the 880  for the price i think its the best out of box pumper you can get
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on October 20, 2022, 10:47:00 PM
 bender ville,
 Its good you have two that shoot the CPUM with good accuracy. The C362 i have is good with HN B18s and 8 pumps. Now that #263 has an Aluminum Breech and a AO3-9x32mm MD IR Bugbuster,, I want another  C362, except with Plastic breech and open sights and some BR Barrelmounts along with AR type Sights. Having 2, 3 sighting options would be nice.  If i wanted to < idontwantto> I can mount the original rear sight on the Alumbreech, though id have to cut a 8-32 machine screw to a length longer than the original screw. Also when changing to steel breech on a Crosman, the rear screw kept binding on the hammer spring until i changed to 8-32x.75" with a washer. If your thinking of getting a Bakerbreech, you need to get a .050" allen wrench that comes with the Crosman SteelBreech.
  The plastic breech and barrel on 13xx, 2240, 362, can be tightened up quite abit with 3 rounds of white pfte thread tape placed right upto the port on the barrel.  Then twist the barrel on till lined up then reassemble.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Struckat on October 26, 2022, 10:45:22 PM
Ed, i know theyre different,  but this is a new platform, Crosman is supposedly making their barrels in house now. If this is true, the tooling should be new, the quality should be consistent.

Whatever the case may be, i was more or less wondering out loud. Seems strange to me is all.
Mine had a shotgun pattern at 20 yards out of the box. Tried 7 different pellet types all the way up to H&N 5.55's. Burr in the lead, burr in the crown, burr in the barrel port. I ditched the barrel and went with a .22 Disco barrel. Yes, a Crosman engineer told me that these barrels are made in house but their quality from one barrel to the next is like playing the lottery at best. Some got barrels with fantastic accuracy, some did not. Razor sharp burr in all the pump tube slots and holes... I have never seen a Crosman gun with this much burr in so many places. You would think they used new tooling for a new platform, but I have to wonder?

Mine took more work than I was planning on, but in the end... I still have mine in .22 and get 1/2" or better groups consistently at 20-25 yards and it has great power for a pumper and it is my go-to gun when I want a .22.  ;)

This last weekend I tried to fix the leade, the port and the crown. I can see the pellets spiral at 10m. I believe the problem is the leade, it destroys the skirt on the way in.

I have a disco barrel inbound. Does Crosman offer a Walther barrel that would fit? I have one but it’s too short.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on October 27, 2022, 01:17:28 AM
Stuckrat,
  Not the LW barrels you asked for but Crosman has atleast 5 different barrels that will fit the C362. Youd have to call them as they dont list online.

2250XE part #2400-006        18”
C362              #362-008.         21"
Disco .177     #1760SE-001  24"
Disco .22       #2260SE-003   24”
2260 .22        #2260-003       24” 

Id like to order a few barrels, just not rightnow.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on October 27, 2022, 10:26:43 AM
There was only one barrel made by LW that would work and it was the CH2009-014 barrel for the Challenger, BUT, they are extinct. Tack Driver 10 tried through a source of his and I searched high and low for one from the older Challengers. Crosman has Challenger barrels but the three I tried (and sent back) were horrible with peeling bluing and rust at $136! They were also not made by LW. At some point, Crosman changed the barrel to in house and switched to a flat lead rather than the original tapered one. I was told that if you reworked the lead, it would work in a lego build but again... not LW and these barrels looked like they were stored in a barrel of water. One would have to be stripped and completely refinished based on the three I got from Crosman.

Some have used the Maximus barrel which is 26" in length and claim that it is a very accurate barrel. I went with the Disco, so I don't know much about the Maximus barrel. The Disco gave me what I was looking for with accuracy, so I stuck with it and never looked back. ;)

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on October 31, 2022, 09:23:38 AM
 I put a 2260 barrel on one of mine, performs flawless.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on October 31, 2022, 09:31:38 AM
Just a FYI..both my 362 and my disco 367 consistently kill cans @ 30 yards….for me thats golden…good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 31, 2022, 10:43:23 PM
Just a FYI..both my 362 and my disco 367 consistently kill cans @ 30 yards….for me thats golden…good luck


24" Disco on my 362 ! Puts the pellet where I want it!
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on October 31, 2022, 11:19:56 PM
Spooner
Backroads
tennx
Matchstickshooter,
C362 #263 with Aluminum breech, 3-9x32mmAOMD Bugbuster and slipon Buckrail < off and on wheni feel like..> hits POA @30yards with HNB18s < yeah theyr costly, but the when your AG hits right where you want,,, not priceless,, but worth the .04cents. Had notso good accuracy until i polished the crown.
 C362 # 430 got in today, took the barrel and breech off to add 4 rounds of PFTE threadtape to tighten up the barrel/breech connection. Added fornow a fiber front sight.
 Took a few shots with CPirahna and CPHP 14.3 gr. Hitting abit further to the right than id like, need to take off the Breech screws and try realign. The 13xxs and #263 C362 all are lined up nice, With not much adjustment to the side needed.
  Later i need to run the felt polishing peice and Dremel3000 on the crown.
 I have BR parts that got in, a number of the barrelmounts, BR 2240 slipon, RDsight. C362#430 < Changling, be made to run Stocksights, AR sights, Scope, RedDot all easy to switch between. If Crosmans dont group good, thinking heavy HNs18.x gr- HNB 21gr will be great.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Diananike on November 04, 2022, 08:09:03 PM
I Chronoed my 362 yesterday
14.3gr Crosman were 675fps at 10 pumps and 700 at 12 pumps.
21.1gr Barracuda were 570fps at 10 pumps and 600 at 12 pumps.
My 362 seems a little slower than some around here but a couple more pumps brings it up to match the fast ones.
The main range limit for my 362 is the trigger. It has a long indistinct break. I wouldn’t shoot it past 25yds if I expected to humanely kill anything.
The Barracuda 21.1gr barely lose any velocity at 25yds. They would still be putting out 14 ft/lbs if I gave it 12 pumps. That is some serious punch.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 04, 2022, 08:24:54 PM
 Lightening the trigger is the best mod for these, here is a reading list of things done to 362's so far :)
https://www.google.com/search?q=crosman+362+trigger+upgrade+site:www.gatewaytoairguns.org&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS914US914&sxsrf=ALiCzsagy6300GaNmeOAHy5R64WHi1le-Q:1667603811583&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiE2sKm1JX7AhVDIzQIHaOnAVMQrQIoBHoECCMQBQ&biw=1366&bih=617&dpr=1 (https://www.google.com/search?q=crosman+362+trigger+upgrade+site:www.gatewaytoairguns.org&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS914US914&sxsrf=ALiCzsagy6300GaNmeOAHy5R64WHi1le-Q:1667603811583&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiE2sKm1JX7AhVDIzQIHaOnAVMQrQIoBHoECCMQBQ&biw=1366&bih=617&dpr=1)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Diananike on November 07, 2022, 12:24:28 PM
Thanks for the links to mods.
The 362 is such a nice sleek, small and lightweight gun and packs quite a punch.
I have a big Xisico Diana 34 copy in .22 that has similar power but it’s massive and clunky.
I’m looking forward to doing a bit of trigger work on it this winter and turning it into a perfect hunting rifle.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: wll2506 on November 07, 2022, 12:43:50 PM
I Chronoed my 362 yesterday
14.3gr Crosman were 675fps at 10 pumps and 700 at 12 pumps.
21.1gr Barracuda were 570fps at 10 pumps and 600 at 12 pumps.
My 362 seems a little slower than some around here but a couple more pumps brings it up to match the fast ones.
The main range limit for my 362 is the trigger. It has a long indistinct break. I wouldn’t shoot it past 25yds if I expected to humanely kill anything.
The Barracuda 21.1gr barely lose any velocity at 25yds. They would still be putting out 14 ft/lbs if I gave it 12 pumps. That is some serious punch.

Is pumping up ten times going to hurt the gun, when Crosman says 8 pumps max ?

Just wondering.

wll
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 07, 2022, 02:23:06 PM
Diananike,
 Thankyou for the Chrono #s. ExcellentWork !
The C362 with heavy pellets does great and shells out abunch of FPE. I love HN.

Backroads.
 Sofar i find no issues with the C362 triggers. Anything i need to know if i wanted to switch triggergroup and stock from C362 < 13xx? I had them side by side and see a couple things, ends of pump handle have to be trimmed and figure a way to get that mgnet on the 13xx tgroup. Or can the metal magnet be skipped aslong as a hand is kept on the pump? Thankyou for sharing.

Wll2506,
 I think the C362 is just fine being pumped to 10. I think aslong as your not retaining air your AG will be good. Once when overpumping  i came across a wierd thing with a DP880. This Model has the Limiter Slot filled and Orings on pump shimmed out to create more pump pressure. Couple weeks ago with temps around 36, i decided id try a few shots with 12 and 14 pumps. Pumping got harder, till pump 12, i felt air release under the pump.. i can only guess that air escaped behind the pump tube, or somehow through the threadtape shims. I later took that AG apart and added a layer of thread tape and silicone gasket maker to the rear of the pump tube where it connects to the valve, and took a look at my pump and tube, everything seems normal, pumps good shoots good. Though i nolonger want to try 14 pump shots in that AG. With 10 pumps in the C362 i had a couple shots retain air, though that was with a BRLDC on.  Dont think id pump the C362 past 10 much, maybe wear the pumpcup out sooner by overpumping? . If i think i need more power and range, ill pay the sacrifice and take a heavier longer AG with me.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on November 07, 2022, 05:07:27 PM
Diananike,
 Thankyou for the Chrono #s. ExcellentWork !
The C362 with heavy pellets does great and shells out abunch of FPE. I love HN.

Backroads.
 Sofar i find no issues with the C362 triggers. Anything i need to know if i wanted to switch triggergroup and stock from C362 < 13xx? I had them side by side and see a couple things, ends of pump handle have to be trimmed and figure a way to get that mgnet on the 13xx tgroup. Or can the metal magnet be skipped aslong as a hand is kept on the pump? Thankyou for sharing.

Wll2506,
 I think the C362 is just fine being pumped to 10. I think aslong as your not retaining air your AG will be good. Once when overpumping  i came across a wierd thing with a DP880. This Model has the Limiter Slot filled and Orings on pump shimmed out to create more pump pressure. Couple weeks ago with temps around 36, i decided id try a few shots with 12 and 14 pumps. Pumping got harder, till pump 12, i felt air release under the pump.. i can only guess that air escaped behind the pump tube, or somehow through the threadtape shims. I later took that AG apart and added a layer of thread tape and silicone gasket maker to the rear of the pump tube where it connects to the valve, and took a look at my pump and tube, everything seems normal, pumps good shoots good. Though i nolonger want to try 14 pump shots in that AG. With 10 pumps in the C362 i had a couple shots retain air, though that was with a BRLDC on.  Dont think id pump the C362 past 10 much, maybe wear the pumpcup out sooner by overpumping? . If i think i need more power and range, ill pay the sacrifice and take a heavier longer AG with me.
NVak
Words I live by.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 07, 2022, 08:01:30 PM
 The magnet can  be skipped, the cam over holds the pump arm in place. Might need longer or shorter screws IIR.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Diananike on November 07, 2022, 08:17:17 PM
Diananike,
 Thankyou for the Chrono #s. ExcellentWork !
The C362 with heavy pellets does great and shells out abunch of FPE. I love HN.
Wll2506,
 I think the C362 is just fine being pumped to 10. I think aslong as your not retaining air your AG will be good. Once when overpumping  i came across a wierd thing with a DP880. This Model has the Limiter Slot filled and Orings on pump shimmed out to create more pump pressure. Couple weeks ago with temps around 36, i decided id try a few shots with 12 and 14 pumps. Pumping got harder, till pump 12, i felt air release under the pump.. i can only guess that air escaped behind the pump tube, or somehow through the threadtape shims. I later took that AG apart and added a layer of thread tape and silicone gasket maker to the rear of the pump tube where it connects to the valve, and took a look at my pump and tube, everything seems normal, pumps good shoots good. Though i nolonger want to try 14 pump shots in that AG. With 10 pumps in the C362 i had a couple shots retain air, though that was with a BRLDC on.  Dont think id pump the C362 past 10 much, maybe wear the pumpcup out sooner by overpumping? . If i think i need more power and range, ill pay the sacrifice and take a heavier longer AG with me.
NVak

I agree that it could be hard on the pump cup.
I was previously pumping to 10 and only chronoed it at 12 pumps as a test to see what speed it would max out at.
Most of my shooting is with 4 pumps so it won’t wreck my pellet trap in the garage.

I think I’ll stick with 10 for hunting with the Barracuda 21.1gr. These will still carry 13 ft/lbs at 25 yards with 10 pumps.
My 362 retains no air even at 12 pumps.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 08, 2022, 01:05:31 AM
avator,
 Exactly, its the reason to have a number of AGs, each is better at something than the other and each has a Role. Im one of those who has a task for each "tool". There are "Multitools" aswell which can fill multiple roles to an extent <C362>

 Back_Roads,
Thankyou, i might try that TGroup and stock swap some othertime.

Diananike,
 Theres a different feel when a 13xx or a pumpcup is new compared to one that has been well used. Abit more compression when theyr new. Oiling the pumpcup more often then reccomended should keep your Pumpcup good for a long time, aslong as you dont pump fast. Fast pumping< wearout the pumpcup quicker..
 I have some new tins of HN B21gr though has been to cold to want to takeout the C362 to try them out. Rightnow sight in with HN B18s 8pumps on #263 and HNFTT 14.6gr 8Pumps on #430. Ill have to wait till warmer weather to try the other HN pellets in #430.
Excellentwork Everyone.
NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Psipumper on November 08, 2022, 06:41:27 PM
I am impressed with the 362 .
I worked on mine and got over 25 fpe at 14 pumps. I strengthened all the weak points for reliability. Maybe it will require more maintenance of the pump cup or something. Time will tell. I don’t mind because it has a special feel making that power in a small package. I tested all types of pellets but couldn’t get the accuracy I wanted. I am going to try a FX  barrel liner in .22 with a carbon fiber sleeve to replace the stock one.
If the accuracy was there it would be a package that could reach out with some power.
I have the liner on backorder forever it seems. I will get it done sometime, not in a hurry.
I could complain about this or that with the 392 or 362 but I have been able to fix most of my issues with them.
Good luck with your 362’s.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 09, 2022, 04:51:38 PM
Psipumper,
 25 FPE is alot of power especially coming from a sub 36" sub 5lb AG. ! I love the C362s ik heb. Have you tried heavy pellets 18-21Gr? If still not accurate, wonder if HN 21gr Slugs would work good in your barrel.. if you cant find  "The Pellet" your barrel likes,, what barrel do you have on it? maybe order another barrel?
NVak.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: RobertMcC on November 09, 2022, 05:06:11 PM
I quite enjoy mine. It's a way better deal than modding a 1322 esp in Canada. Im happy they put an aluminum piston on it.

I just put the steel breech on mine and my un used Nikon Sterling 3-9x40 AO.

Used my FX radar chrony. This was shot at 75*F 13.73grn was Stoeger Wadcutters and 15.8 grn was the new Daisy hollow points.

(https://i.imgur.com/DLWDFYg.jpg)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Psipumper on November 10, 2022, 06:43:44 PM
Psipumper,
 25 FPE is alot of power especially coming from a sub 36" sub 5lb AG. ! I love the C362s ik heb. Have you tried heavy pellets 18-21Gr? If still not accurate, wonder if HN 21gr Slugs would work good in your barrel.. if you cant find  "The Pellet" your barrel likes,, what barrel do you have on it? maybe order another barrel?
NVak.
I tried several different pellets including HN 21, JSB 18 , 25gr.  All grouped about  1.2 inches at 25 yards using 10 pumps.
The barrel is the one that came on it. It is modified by machining a spotface in order to fit a custom transfer port. I have another 362 but I can’t easily swap it due to that. I am skeptical about a replacement Crosman 362 barrel being any better.
The FX barrel will need parts made to adapt it to the 362. Costs more than the 362 did but has a reputation for accuracy. The manufacturer states it is designed to shoot their hybrid slugs as well as pellets.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 11, 2022, 01:52:23 AM
RobertMcC,
 Great Chrono numbers your getting, excellentwork. Im Nearly Ready to Give In and order a Chronograph, not a chrony, im joking, Chrono.  It is a better deal when it comes to the available power, both unmodified with 3 4 pumps in the 362 is equal andor more than a 1322 at 10 pumps. 1322 has its advantages in lightweight portable, quick change between pistol and carbine with a 1399stock. Fits in a backpack along with 1399 stock, accurate, Good Small Getter.

Psipumper,
I dont know much about a fx barrel liner, there are other barrels that are not the 362 that will fit < 18-24,26". I ordered a 18" .22 and 18" .177 barrel from a llian ce hobby, it took nearly 2 weeks for the barrels to be shipped after i placed the order, but i dont mind slow shipping and long wait times,. I might try the 18" .22 on a later C362,  fornow..

NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on November 11, 2022, 04:15:33 AM
I was skeptical about other barrels , but I have to say that the Disco. 22 barrel was much better than I expected. I get half inch or better groups at 25 yards. Going from Shotgun pattern to that... I  couldn't ask for better.  8)

@ Nukall... you recently ordered barrels from Alliance Hobby?
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 11, 2022, 08:36:44 AM
 Airforce LW barrels can be machined to fit, I turned this one down with a angle grinder then files and sand paper, with a corded drill as my lath.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8441)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Ascot500 on November 11, 2022, 10:37:37 AM
I would love to see your makeshift lathe
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: RobertMcC on November 11, 2022, 12:04:46 PM
I would love to see your makeshift lathe

When I did a 1377 barrel for my P17. I put my drill handle in a vise, chucked the barrel in the drill. Drilled a hole in a 2x4, to slide the barrel in as a make shift steady rest. So I could apply pressure without really bending the barrel. Then just used wire to operate the trigger. Then just used files and sand paper.

I'd love to get a actual lathe.

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 11, 2022, 03:41:56 PM
Spooner,
 Excellent work on the 1/2" @25yards, thats good, very.. # 263 was inch high + inchlow and half to either side @30yd before polishing the crown with a dremel and felt tip and switching to HN B18s. # 263 doesnt like CPHP/ CPUM,, # 430 hasnt tried them enough, tried a few shots, too far to the side i had to line up the hammerspringplug to line up the breech and barrel. Next I tried HN FTT 5.53mm 14.6gr, does so good i havent checked how other pellets perform.

Back_roads,
Ascot500,
Robert McC,
Excellentwork! Who needs a lathe when you got a drill and a clamp and a file..you deserve an A+ and a sticker from the Dept of MacGyver-ing XD
Keep up the greatwork everyone.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 11, 2022, 06:08:38 PM
Spooner,
 Yes i ordered from Alliance Hobby. I read the thread on people who hadnt recieved their orders from AH or they took too long to be shipped..
  Near the end of last month, AH website showed recent updates to his lineup, so i took that as a sign that AH is still active. Ordered the barrels and in 10 11 days the barrels were shipped, update says theyr one flight away..
I just might order a 12" and a 24" at a later time.
NVak.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on November 11, 2022, 06:25:44 PM
Spooner,
 Yes i ordered from Alliance Hobby. I read the thread on people who hadnt recieved their orders from AH or they took too long to be shipped..
  Near the end of last month, AH website showed recent updates to his lineup, so i took that as a sign that AH is still active. Ordered the barrels and in 10 11 days the barrels were shipped, update says theyr one flight away..
I just might order a 12" and a 24" at a later time.
NVak.
Hmm... interesting.  Let us know if your barrels arrive. I will have to revisit his site and see what's up.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: wll2506 on November 11, 2022, 06:41:09 PM
Spooner,
 Yes i ordered from Alliance Hobby. I read the thread on people who hadnt recieved their orders from AH or they took too long to be shipped..
  Near the end of last month, AH website showed recent updates to his lineup, so i took that as a sign that AH is still active. Ordered the barrels and in 10 11 days the barrels were shipped, update says theyr one flight away..
I just might order a 12" and a 24" at a later time.
NVak.

Watching, hope they are back in business :-)

wll
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Psipumper on November 12, 2022, 01:19:34 PM
I was skeptical about other barrels , but I have to say that the Disco. 22 barrel was much better than I expected. I get half inch or better groups at 25 yards. Going from Shotgun pattern to that... I  couldn't ask for better.  8)
Robert that is nice. That’s the kind of accuracy I am looking for.
I might try the Disco barrel on my other 362 if it needs one. I bought it  used from a member here and haven’t tried it out.
Since I am able to machine parts, and like custom projects the FX liner conversion is interesting to me.
If it works out the weight of the new  assembly should be several ounces lighter than the original barrel. I have a 600 mm version ordered so l have some options on length.
Always options with this 362.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on November 12, 2022, 05:37:05 PM
Spooner,
 Yes i ordered from Alliance Hobby. I read the thread on people who hadnt recieved their orders from AH or they took too long to be shipped..
  Near the end of last month, AH website showed recent updates to his lineup, so i took that as a sign that AH is still active. Ordered the barrels and in 10 11 days the barrels were shipped, update says theyr one flight away..
I just might order a 12" and a 24" at a later time.
NVak.

Watching, hope they are back in business :-)

wll
He must be actve again. I looked at his site and he has indeed done some updates as well as add new items. He now has brass and aluminum 13xx pistol grips and a new type of fatty forearm that looks very decent.  ;)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on November 12, 2022, 05:45:00 PM
I was skeptical about other barrels , but I have to say that the Disco. 22 barrel was much better than I expected. I get half inch or better groups at 25 yards. Going from Shotgun pattern to that... I  couldn't ask for better.  8)
Robert that is nice. That’s the kind of accuracy I am looking for.
I might try the Disco barrel on my other 362 if it needs one. I bought it  used from a member here and haven’t tried it out.
Since I am able to machine parts, and like custom projects the FX liner conversion is interesting to me.
If it works out the weight of the new  assembly should be several ounces lighter than the original barrel. I have a 600 mm version ordered so l have some options on length.
Always options with this 362.
I definitely am pleased with what I ended up with. After everything I did to this one... decent accuracy was a must.
Maybe you will get lucky with the one you got. Many folks here did with the stock barrel. If not, at least there are options. These days, barrels are in very short supply though.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on November 12, 2022, 05:46:09 PM
He definitely was a great source for parts…hope u folks are right ….he got his act together ……good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 13, 2022, 11:31:48 AM
I would love to see your makeshift lathe

 Pretty basic, I clamped the drill to a wood top bar stool with a https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-high-power-trigger-clampspreader-64990.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-high-power-trigger-clampspreader-64990.html) then supported the oppsits end of the barrel with a section of pvc tube to keep the wobble to a minimum. It actually specked out better than a crosman barrel  :o
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 15, 2022, 04:12:14 AM
C362#263<Bakerbreech, UTGBB3-9x32mm AOMDIR

C362#430<BRBarrelmounts, UTGARsights,

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 15, 2022, 04:20:08 AM
#430
UTGnonflipAR + Cowitness
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 15, 2022, 04:21:34 AM
#430
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 15, 2022, 08:37:51 AM
 8) 2thumbs up ;D
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 15, 2022, 11:16:37 AM
#430
BRmounts
4x32mm

  Having BRmounts at the front against the barrelband tightensup the barrel without using the grub screw.  Also keeps the barrel and breech inplace, Tape added would eat a litle vibration along with the BRmounts. I need to add a layer of electrictape to the inside of eachmount, holds good asis< no slip, no twist when tight., tape willmake hold better.
  Having a number of BRmounts allows versatility in sighting options. Open sights are sighted in, ARSights sighted, 4x32mmscope sighted in. Only takes a couple shots to recheck/sightin the AR and Scope. Can also move a couple BRmounts to 13xxs add ARflipsights that are not busy And Nice aftermarket FrontSightInserts. If your going to use AR TypeSights  youll need to adjust the frontsight Way down nearly bottomed out to where 2 out of the 3 ive mounted had to remove the FS Detent Pin and Spring. The frontsight insert stays put from its own friction without the detentpin

 Also superglue the nuts in their reccessed hole, they fallout frequently when unmounting.
ExcellentworkStayAlert.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 18, 2022, 04:09:23 PM
Checking the Tracking Update it shows the barrels i ordered from AH have been delivered.
Tomorrow ill be able to open the package,,
Shouldbefun
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on November 18, 2022, 06:05:54 PM
Checking the Tracking Update it shows the barrels i ordered from AH have been delivered.
Tomorrow ill be able to open the package,,
Shouldbefun
NVak

Cool…hopefully he is up and running full speed ….he was/is a great resource…good luck
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 20, 2022, 09:40:53 AM
  The otherday friday I made it Part of the way home, 1 flight down 1 to go. As weather would have the last say, yesterdays flight home was cancelled due to fog. Rebooked flights, no open seats till wednesday the 23rd... not what id like. But this town still offers some adventures for me, lived here a couple years ago for a couple years.
  The Crosman barrels from AH claimed to be deburred and polished at the crown, leade and Transferport.. Good. Saves me 10-20+ mins cleaning and deburrig a C barrel. Having taken a number of 13xx, ive found things like metal shavings in the transferport on the barrel, another had a sharp edge right before the leade. Using a couple dremel bit used by hand is enough to clean the rough spots out. One of them had a crooked crown, it was easy to fix, but good to know AH is doing such things before shipping barrels.
 LetYouKnowInFewDays
StayAlert

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 20, 2022, 10:30:10 AM
 I guess I can not complain about driving 35 miles in light snow, to go hunt, or Amazon being a few minutes late with my next toy  ;) ;D Hope you get home base safe  8)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 20, 2022, 10:11:39 PM
https://vimeo.com/773156032
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 22, 2022, 05:48:56 AM
Back_Roads,
35 miles in light snow.., sounds fun, hope you had a good trip, 35miles is long when on an ATV, Excellentwork Back_Roads

Wayne52,
For a good 3 seconds you had me searching for the 1st shot impact,,
 Excellentwork on the NOE Wads and Dime grouping !

Since ive been here ive checked the backyard which is wooded- ive seen small snowbunnies here a few times here before i was an Airgunner a few years ago. In one of my backpacks i have a 1322 w 1399stock+ BRLDC, 14.3grCPointed, pellgunoil. Great for times like this, traveling, still packing hardair and lead. With the BRLDC screwon Threadprotector/Stripper taken off, the AG fits in a 16" SW Padded PistolCase.
Making me think..,,....., ,
 C362 + 13xxTriggergroup/Pistolgrip/1399stock+ 18"Barrel+BRMounts+ARFlip. Lots of options with 13xx and C362

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 22, 2022, 06:02:41 AM
KuskokwimBackyardWoods

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 22, 2022, 08:00:54 AM
Nukall I just got done casting up a pounds worth of slugs that I use in my AEA Challenger ls .22.  I had 1 more slug in the tin and thought it's about time.  Right now I'm getting ready to sort them, I don't think that I got many rejects if any, the next
mold in line for casting will be for my .22 wadcutters, tomorrow I'll be heading for the woods for deer with my AEA HP MAX .457 to try getting a deer, I've only been out a couple times but haven't seen one yet, this deep snow that we got
has kept me out of the woods but for the next several days it looks very promising.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on November 22, 2022, 08:01:05 AM
KuskokwimBackyardWoods

NVak
Yeah that looks like an Alder thicket ;)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 22, 2022, 10:20:35 AM
Wayne52,
How many pellets or slugs do you get from a lb? Dont think id have time to cast my own pellets. I havent looked up the AEA.45 you have, im new to PCPs though so idk what kind Numbers your AEA creates.

Back_Roads,
You got that right, lots of Alder in this part of AK. Last night out walking at night, 3am,<ImaNightOwl> <Neuro< dontneedmuchsleep.  i came across a Bright Orange Red Fox in the Middle of town. It crossed the street 30 yards infront of me. CLOSE enough to be taken out with an Airgun. Once it got to the side of the road, it simply disappeared.... howso< right past the road edge is a aluminum fence, had that fox fled in either direction Im 100percent sure i would have seen it flee. Yet it just melted with zero cover... The OrangeNightNinja. The RedFox.

 In a few hours i just might take the Nice 1322 # 057 to the backyard and take a short adventure.. unless i  find something else to do.
ExcellentWork Everyone, Enjoying and Appreciating the Replies..ThankYou

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 22, 2022, 10:22:42 AM
1322GoKit

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 22, 2022, 10:24:22 AM
Had to resize pics to fit...

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 22, 2022, 11:13:32 AM
I counted out the slugs that I cast this morning, there were 262 and I didn't reject any of them. I know they'll shoot great from the gun and they probably average about 24.4 grains.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 24, 2022, 05:58:22 PM
Wayne52,
 262 slugs of 24.4gr with no rejects,, GreatExcellentWork, your sure to take a number of game with the 1lb you casted,, thats coool.

   ImadeitHome Yesterday.. good, tired, running around in the World for 10 days, cost alot < on your body,, and Wallet.. good to be back in my part of the world<nearly impossible to upload pics..
   The order from Alli ance Hobby is here, opened the package and inspected the 4 barrels, running the Flashlight through i see no shiny Burrs or Shaving or Scratches in any of the areas that matter. Crowns are good,,,, great no extra work needed on cleaning up the barrels. ExcellentWork Mr. AH !
18" .22
18" .177
14" .177
12" .22
I have a few other AGs to work on before i get to mounting these barrels.

NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TheOtherSprocket on November 24, 2022, 09:25:45 PM
Thanks for the update on the AH purchase.  Hopefully this is a good thing - they have some nice products listed.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 25, 2022, 12:03:39 AM
Wayne52,
 262 slugs of 24.4gr with no rejects,, GreatExcellentWork, your sure to take a number of game with the 1lb you casted,, thats coool.

   ImadeitHome Yesterday.. good, tired, running around in the World for 10 days, cost alot < on your body,, and Wallet.. good to be back in my part of the world<nearly impossible to upload pics..
   The order from Alli ance Hobby is here, opened the package and inspected the 4 barrels, running the Flashlight through i see no shiny Burrs or Shaving or Scratches in any of the areas that matter. Crowns are good,,,, great no extra work needed on cleaning up the barrels. ExcellentWork Mr. AH !
18" .22
18" .177
14" .177
12" .22
I have a few other AGs to work on before i get to mounting these barrels.

NVak


I cast up some pellets this morning, now I did get some rejects with those but casting pellets is a whole different ball of wax.  Slugs are always much easier to cast, with pellets there's a little more tinkering that goes
along with it.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 26, 2022, 08:12:37 PM
TheOtherSprocket,
You are welcome, and thankyou aswell.. AH does have some very good items, free shipping on all orders - Sent Priority mail and well protected packaging. , just have to be patient for the items to ship.

Wayne52,
 Its very cool that you cast both Pellets and Slugs, must be a good feeling to load a pellet that you know youve casted yourself,  keep up the Greatwork.

C362, alot you can do to customize or improve the Airguns. If you want to get further into the Crosmans,  you need "TheKey" < .05 allen wrench.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 27, 2022, 05:18:53 PM
Here's ten shots under the dime up in my attic, darned video cam screwed up for some reason, it's charging right now and maybe that was the problem ???
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on November 28, 2022, 04:05:52 PM
Wayne52,
Anytime you find dimes at 10, 20, 30yards and any range between, thats VeryGood. Verygood.
 Yesterday, before mounting an AH Barrel I found 1 with an uneven crown.. couple minutes with a cone shaped stone on a Dremel3000 set on low rpm was enough to evenout the crown.. idk, mustve been a Monday Morning at AH when the crown was run.. still good.. needed a few mins of attention to get cleaned up. Had a little trouble getting 1 of the Bakerbreech to sit good on the airtube to be mounted.., just wouldnt, so i skipped the alumbreech and install the nice stainless looking extended bolt probe and handle in the plastic breech..

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on November 29, 2022, 05:36:17 AM
Nukall  I figured out what was the issue with my camera and today I'll design another target for the attic shooting with it.  I think that I'll design another numbers target for it.  What happened was
the micro sd had become corrupted so I formatted it good with gparted and it now seems to be working.  Again yesterday I used the camera out in the woods before redoing it, the video's were
all on it but I couldn't extract them from the camera until using Windows 10 so I was able to get the files off it and will be posting a hunting video of yesterday with my 45 cal.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on December 01, 2022, 11:50:12 PM
Well I switch over to another camera for this video, it's identical to the other camera but it's not doing goofy things like the other one is, I'll take that one apart sometime to try cleaning
all the switch contacts in it because I think that's where the problem lies ??? if not at least I'll have a parts camera for the camera that I used to make this video. 8)

https://vimeo.com/777218339
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on December 02, 2022, 04:17:20 AM
Wayne52,
Excellentwork there on your C362 and NOE 16.5gr Wadcutters! That number 9 and 12 sure did play with you,, skip to 13,, thought youd go for the 9.. goodshooting

  I tried swapping the Trigger assemblies with a 1322 and 362, got stuck on the small allen that holds the front on the 362. So put parts back the way they belong, wasnt looking forward to trimming the pump handles..anyway.
ForNow

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on December 02, 2022, 05:47:41 AM
Thanks Nukall !!! I've still got one of the 362's still in the box yet, kinda been thinking about doing what Eddie did with one of his to put a 25 cal barrel on it cause I've got the 25 cal wadcutter mold too.  If I do
I will probably modify the valve for more capacity as well while I'm at it.  The picture that I use on the video of it is before I put the TKO on it, never figured I'd use one but since I already had it from about
five years ago for modifying 2240's and never did use it I figured I'd put it on there.  It's excellent in the summer going for them red squirrels up in my mulberry tree, they don't even hear it.  When I pump it
back up I just step in my back porch.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on December 02, 2022, 02:16:51 PM
Nice shooting as always Wayne. I always enjoy your attic videos.  8)

@ Nukall...
You should check out threads others have posted about reworking the stock trigger. It actually can be made to be a very good trigger for little to no money. I probably went a little further on my stock trigger then most but ended up with a smooth, hair light trigger that is quite nice. The only money I spent on it was for a Magnum Discovery metal Trigger kit.  ;D
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on December 02, 2022, 02:48:39 PM
Thanks Robert !!!  I got back from the state land about 1 1/2 hrs ago, got a nice fox squirrel with my Sentry, it felt warmer when I got there when I left.  It started getting really
windy and cold by the time I left, the sun was out when I got there but the cloud cover came in and the wind started getting brutal.  That Xisico Sentry has slayed many
squirrels since I've owned it, probably have gotten more use out of that gun than any other pcp that I own.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on December 03, 2022, 03:15:49 AM
Thanks Robert !!!  I got back from the state land about 1 1/2 hrs ago, got a nice fox squirrel with my Sentry, it felt warmer when I got there when I left.  It started getting really
windy and cold by the time I left, the sun was out when I got there but the cloud cover came in and the wind started getting brutal.  That Xisico Sentry has slayed many
squirrels since I've owned it, probably have gotten more use out of that gun than any other pcp that I own.

Same here weather wise. Warm (ish) one minute then cold the next. I put my new 1377 build and a 1322 to bed for the winter. My primary 1377 and the 362 will stay in ready mode for a little while yet.  ;)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on December 03, 2022, 04:20:13 PM
Wayne52,
  A C365 sounds fun,, right EdinGa. If i get another .25 itl most likely be a Hatsan Striker Edge. I have one in .22 and its been very good to me since ive had it. A C362 with a LDC on is Very quiet, pumping is louder than the shot. I seen the Fox Squirrel you took with your XSentry, ExcellentWork Wayne52.

Spooner,
  Thankyou i may just look into 13xx trigger work at anothertime. Fornow I find no problem with 13xx and C362 triggers. Today is abit too windy to shoot, temps warmed up to mid 30sF' after being around 10 degrees for a week. Above 30F' is warm enough to take the C362 and 13xxs out. Ive had the DP880 out in the 20s a couple times and worked just fine. Ill be nice to my Crosmans and wait for above 30 to take them out. Within the week Ive shot a few of the Crosmans, C362#430 sight in with new UTG SlimFlip ARs, 1322w18", 1377w18", 1322w12", 1377w14" barrel". 13xx's were sighted in after barrel install. All 13xxs wear a 1399 Stock.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on December 05, 2022, 07:26:37 PM
I did some more shooting in the attic this morning with the 362
I'll need to do a full length video because speeding it up didn't work right.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Wayne52 on December 05, 2022, 09:23:30 PM
https://vimeo.com/778315723
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on December 18, 2022, 04:53:41 PM
Wayne52,
  Excellent work pumping up the C362, Good shooting, a few of them to the left, good this time 9 and 12 didnt get in the way, Excellent shooting Wayne52.
 Been busy with other airguns so took awhile to get back here..

  The other day when sighting in the UTG SlimFlip ARs on C362 #430, once it was on at 14yards i shot a few times at 21 yards, by then the pellet is a little high .3-.4" Good, the HN FTT group good in this AG. I have other HN pellets to try in this AG.
 I then removed the UTG Slim flip rear, replaced that with the UTG Non flip, then mounted a Marmot Flip rear infront of the original mounted rear sight.
Next UTG Flip front sight moved back a mount, re install Nonflip front sights.
  With 4 of AR sights on, 2 front, 2 rear. Front UTG nonflip has a Toolside front sight with a reduced size square for more precise aiming. The UTG Flip front has a Toolside pointed frontsight. Tried install a BRLDC nosight, very snug fit.. try fit it another time.
 This is how c362 #430 be setup fornow..setup may change in time.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 02, 2023, 01:04:56 PM
As described above
C362 #430

Current form- return to innocence , back to stock form... fornow.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 02, 2023, 01:07:14 PM
C367 #263
Steel breech
18" .177 barrel
4 of Buckrail barrelmounts- 13xx type
Nikko Sterling 4x32mm AOHMD
UTG Medium Rings

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Robert 5mm on January 05, 2023, 05:51:47 PM
C367 #263
Steel breech
18" .177 barrel
4 of Buckrail barrelmounts- 13xx type
Nikko Sterling 4x32mm AOHMD
UTG Medium Rings

NVak

NVak - where did you get a .177 barrel - I gave up on trying to find a .177 barrel - maybe an 18" is not long enough and you have to make it fit
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 06:38:34 PM
Robert 5mm,
 
 The 18" .177 was ordered from All iance Ho bby.  It took around 10 days to be shipped after placing the order. Arrived well packed, he even included an extra Fiber 760 front sight and stainless grip screws, Very Nice.
  The 18" on a C362 is just enough to fit with less than 1/2" sticking out the Barrelband. No room for a frontsight or LDC, needs to be scoped or run with AR sights w or wo a red dot sight as cowitness or whatever you can figure out/ comeup with... 
 Not backyard friendly, loud at 8 pumps, havent tried lower pumps yet. ATM the snow covered ground muffles some of the shot report. Im sure at 4- 6 pumps should Not be overly loud. 4 pumps in a C367 exceeds a stock 1377 at 10 pumps in FPE,

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on January 05, 2023, 07:05:41 PM
Wonder if B$R could make something similar to their 1377 band/moderator combos…good luck

I found a 18” barrel on one of my first multi pump creations….Im thinking of swapping out….I like the shorty concept…











Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 07:22:48 PM
TennX,
  For about a month i had the 18" .177 on a 1377. Was supremely fun and quiet compared to a 10.1" wo an LDC. Still superlight w an 18" barrel.
  If i remember Correctly with the 18" barrel the C367 is around 33- 33.5" OAL, im currently at work productively updating this post..  my 367 should be accurate at 4 pumps with the lighter pellets that shot good at 1377 velocities. Ill check on that another time.
   Ahem,,,, Mr. Buck Rail- Terry and Chris, GTA members want a 13xx type barrelband that can fit a 18" barrel on a Crosman 362.... ..    ... .. ill pay you 30 United States Dollars for such a device..

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on January 05, 2023, 07:46:39 PM
My .25 barrel is 19.5 inches and that's just about perfect for these guns if you want to keep them compact. If Buck-Rail can't print something that will work with an 18 inch, I bet Froggy could make something with aluminum.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 08:19:11 PM
EdinGa,
 Couple months ago I had serious thoughts on cutting one of the 362 barrels down to 19.5". At that length there would still be room for a slipon 2240 type LDC, or a frontsight that is shortened to 1". All iance hobb y and buc k r ail parts got me to not chop my barrels.
 IMO a 24" barrel on a 362 leaves alot hanging out the front, but what do i know i put my 21" C362 barrel on a 1322, Fun Gun that shoots cheap Daisy Pointed 15.5gr right on at 24Yards. Even a 362 w its 21" barrel and a 4.5" LDC makes a long AG, but worth the shot report reduction.  Im off work so no matter.. gonna shoot my pistol 10.1" 1377 w BRLDC in a minute then try a few other AGs and some new pellets.

NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on January 05, 2023, 08:31:30 PM
EdinGa,
 Couple months ago I had serious thoughts on cutting one of the 362 barrels down to 19.5". At that length there would still be room for a slipon 2240 type LDC, or a frontsight that is shortened to 1". All iance hobb y and buc k r ail parts got me to not chop my barrels.
 IMO a 24" barrel on a 362 leaves alot hanging out the front, but what do i know i put my 21" C362 barrel on a 1322, Fun Gun that shoots cheap Daisy Pointed 15.5gr right on at 24Yards. Even a 362 w its 21" barrel and a 4.5" LDC makes a long AG, but worth the shot report reduction.  Im off work so no matter.. gonna shoot my pistol 10.1" 1377 w BRLDC in a minute then try a few other AGs and some new pellets.

NVak


I've got the 21 inch barrel I pulled off of my 362 when I converted it to .25. I've been thinking about picking up a 1322 or a drifter to put it on. This hobby keeps me thinking to far ahead.  ;D
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 09:05:34 PM
EdinGa,

 If you need a little push off the edge into doing so, heres a little info that you may already know.
  1322 or 2289 Drifter. Black stock 13xxs can be found for around $50- 60 new w free yet iffy packing when shipped. At times I see a great $65 new Brown Stock 1377 on sale @45$ < i fell for that one a month ago - self Christmas Present XD. Love it < 10pumps right on at 18-20 yards with 3 different 7.4gr pellets.
  2289 Drifter around $140 +/- , comes with a few accessories < AG Bag, Pistolgrips and clip on/off buttstock, Pellet pouch, includes 14.3gr Pirhana pellets < good pellets in alot of the .22s ive used them in. .
 . Has a 14" barrel, so that would solve any future quest for a 14" .22 barrel if you decide to put the 21"  C362 barrel on it.
 A 1322 or a 2289 w the 21" barrel is quiet and i see not much need for an LDC even at 10 pumps. Only thing I dont like about the Drifter is the stock is a clipon not screwon- wiggles as is, I use Camo GTape to keep the stock from moving when the stock is on. 
  Goodluck to you in the choices you make, EdinGa.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on January 05, 2023, 09:13:17 PM
EdinGa,

 If you need a little push off the edge into doing so, heres a little info that you may already know.
  1322 or 2289 Drifter. Black stock 13xxs can be found for around $50- 60 new w free yet iffy packing when shipped. At times I see a great $65 new Brown Stock 1377 on sale @45$ < i fell for that one a month ago - self Christmas Present XD. Love it < 10pumps right on at 18-20 yards with 3 different 7.4gr pellets.
  2289 Drifter around $140 +/- , comes with a few accessories < AG Bag, Pistolgrips and clip on/off buttstock, Pellet pouch, includes 14.3gr Pirhana pellets < good pellets in alot of the .22s ive used them in. .
 . Has a 14" barrel, so that would solve any future quest for a 14" .22 barrel if you decide to put the 21"  C362 barrel on it.
 A 1322 or a 2289 w the 21" barrel is quiet and i see not much need for an LDC even at 10 pumps. Only thing I dont like about the Drifter is the stock is a clipon not screwon- wiggles as is, I use Camo GTape to keep the stock from moving when the stock is on. 
  Goodluck to you in the choices you make, EdinGa.

NVak


I really need to do an inventory but I suspect I have between 40 and 50 airguns already. I really don't NEED another one, but I'm not happy unless I'm tinkering with something. I'm wrestling between the Beeman 2027 and a 1322/Drifter right now. Amazon is currently listing the Drifter for $119.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on January 05, 2023, 10:01:07 PM
C367 #263
Steel breech
18" .177 barrel
4 of Buckrail barrelmounts- 13xx type
Nikko Sterling 4x32mm AOHMD
UTG Medium Rings

NVak

NVak - where did you get a .177 barrel - I gave up on trying to find a .177 barrel - maybe an 18" is not long enough and you have to make it fit


The 22xx/13xx .177 barrel is pretty hard to find nowadays.

I’m thinking of getting a MROD Lothar barrel in .177 as spare.

Bought a .22 version last year and added another one a few days ago; still in transit as of the moment.

Them LW barrels made by Crosman are just so accurate that I don’t wanna go back to non-Lothar ones anymore.

One  drawback though is that MROD barrels are only 20” in length, and if you do want to convert one to fit the 13xx/2xx breech you have to cut about half an inch + shell out $ for the machining work.

I do prefer the 17xx/PROD breeches and the way they clamp onto the tubes over the 22xx/13xx.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 10:08:10 PM
EdinGa,
 I have nearly 30, when it got to around 15 i start writing down each pellet that flies good for each AG.
  After your inventory is done, find which fills an "empty slot". The 2027 sounds very adjustable in power, can do alot in one tiny AG, if you dress it out of that woodstock...
I have to take a break from the long boxes US PS has been delivering,, Have boxes 3 otw .. .. .. . <whydidicanceltheB2027order  (0_0)

Rick67,
  I havent read much on the Prod, but to know the Breech can go on a 22xx 13xx tube,, they can fit on one? Am i reading that right. Or am i misreading.. forgive my Prod Ignorance. XD .. MyFrijole, that would be Overtly Cool if that could fit with a barrel on a 13xx.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on January 05, 2023, 10:13:37 PM
EdinGa,
 I have nearly 30, when it got to around 15 i start writing down each pellet that flies good for each AG.
  After your inventory is done, find which fills an "empty slot". The 2027 sounds very adjustable in power, can do alot in one tiny AG, if you dress it out of that woodstock...
I have to take a break from the long boxes US PS has been delivering,, Have boxes 3 otw .. .. .. . <whydidicanceltheB2027order  (0_0)

Rick67,
  I havent read much on the Prod, but to know the Breech can go on a 22xx 13xx tube,, they can fit on one? Am i reading that right. Or am i misreading.. forgive my Prod Ignorance. XD .. MyFrijole, that would be Overtly Cool if that could fit with a barrel on a 13xx.

NVak


I'm mainly looking for something I can make super quiet and shoot in the house without upsetting my wife.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 10:25:50 PM
EdinGa,
 Well that would make decision a little easier 2289,  w BR LDC, light .22 pellets < 12.9gr 13.7gr or whatever flies good or Crosmans 14.3grs w their low cost, 3-5 pumps is very quiet.  Indoors .177 would be better possibly, using superlight wadcutters, but that B2027 would be much too loud and fast for indoors???  You could do alot w a B2027 i imagine, outdoors.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 11:08:53 PM
EdinGa,
 Now that you said super quiet,, got me thinking how quiet the 1322 w 21" barrel and LDC would be. Its already where i consider quiet, but it can be made quieter erer er.   .
I can slip one on just to try see how quiet, got a few of the 2240 Type LDCs waiting to be used/ installed. May just check using a 800 dollar Decibel Meter Device, imjoking its a S21 w a decibel app.
NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on January 05, 2023, 11:18:46 PM
EdinGa,
 I have nearly 30, when it got to around 15 i start writing down each pellet that flies good for each AG.
  After your inventory is done, find which fills an "empty slot". The 2027 sounds very adjustable in power, can do alot in one tiny AG, if you dress it out of that woodstock...
I have to take a break from the long boxes US PS has been delivering,, Have boxes 3 otw .. .. .. . <whydidicanceltheB2027order  (0_0)

Rick67,
  I havent read much on the Prod, but to know the Breech can go on a 22xx 13xx tube,, they can fit on one? Am i reading that right. Or am i misreading.. forgive my Prod Ignorance. XD .. MyFrijole, that would be Overtly Cool if that could fit with a barrel on a 13xx.

NVak


Oops, sorry for misleading you, N sir  ;D

I own the abovementioned platforms, and I was just saying that I prefer the way the 17xx/ PROD breech mounts.

With an SST,  pellets are much smoother to chamber.

Sorry the confusion!
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 05, 2023, 11:37:29 PM
Rick67,

 Thank you for the clarification. You had me wondering how i had missed such a intriguing combination.. excellentwork Rick67
  On a different note;  I have some polymer Picatinny rails that i ordered some time ago, 3 - 13 slot. When the time is right i just might mount one of the polyrails on the  C362 pump handle to allow mounting one of my flashlights on a Scope ring or a 80 lumen Tacticalight w Red and Blue filters.  I mounted a 7 slot Polyrail on my DP880 pump arm. The Holes are 4 cm apart, holes drilled for the included screws are set to 5-6mm depth. Works great pumped to 10 no effect on pump handle strength. I want to mount the longer 13 slot rail on the W1977 but ill see about that at a later time. During the day when i feel like it i mount one of my Picatinny Foregrips, one angled, other is short straight,, one rides an AR15 other rides my 2240 in 10.1" .177 w LDC, <1740?>   i neeeed more foregrips, adds stability, for me on longer shots.
 Mounting a flashlight moves CG forward on the 880, but its a good thing, helps steady your aim, that 880 being ultralight as is.


NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: EdinGa on January 06, 2023, 01:34:41 AM
EdinGa,
 Now that you said super quiet,, got me thinking how quiet the 1322 w 21" barrel and LDC would be. Its already where i consider quiet, but it can be made quieter erer er.   .
I can slip one on just to try see how quiet, got a few of the 2240 Type LDCs waiting to be used/ installed. May just check using a 800 dollar Decibel Meter Device, imjoking its a S21 w a decibel app.
NVak


That sounds like a great plan to me. I'll probably go that route.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on January 06, 2023, 03:32:15 AM
EdinGa,

 Whatever choice you make will workout good for you, i bid you goodluck EdinGa.

Thankyou for your replies
Everyone.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on July 31, 2023, 08:15:32 PM
  Get this thread somewhat back on track.
Ok. In this thread you will find Videos posted by Wayne52,
 It was great to hear his voice again in the videos...
 Ill be updating this thread with new info at a later time. Ive been busy for some months with Breakbarrels..

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 20, 2023, 03:42:25 AM
#263 x21"w BRLDC
SteelBreech
1.75" Aluminum barrel band < cut from shortened breech
LBugBuster3-9x32mm AO MD
Medium Rings
---

8 Pumps
HNB18 .3gr
10 Pellets < 183.46gr < +/- .22gr
1. 614
2. 617
3. 612
4. 610
5. 612

 7 FPS Spread
Avg 613 FPS
15.3 FPE
---
4 pumps
  486 FPS
9.6 FPE
--------
#430 x20" w BRLDC
BRBarrel mounts x 5
Win4x32mm AO
Medium Rings

 The original 21" barrel was hitting much to the right when new, even after recrowning and realigning the TubePlug, Breech and Barrelband. A month ago i removed the LDC and cut around 1" off the barrel, using tape as a cut guide. Remove tape, plug the muzzle w tissue, straighten and level the muzzle with a file. Recrown using a Dremel 3000 and Stone cone bit.
  With a scope on and already adjusted much left, Before cutting and recrowning the hits were 3" right @ 15 yards. After Chopping and recrowning was hitting 1" left. Good.

8 Pumps
HNB 18.3gr
10 Pellets < 183.46gr < +/- .22gr

1. 605
2. 607
3. 606
4. 604
5. 601

6 FPS Spread
Avg 605 FPS
14.9 FPE
---
4 pumps
 480 FPS
9.4 FPE
---

NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 23, 2023, 11:25:28 PM
C362 # 263
 
No Warmup Shots.
 1 drop of oil on Pumpcup before beginning and 1 drop oil added before next pellet type tested.
---
HNB 21.1gr
10 Pellets < 211.4gr <+/- .18gr
8 Pumps

1. 568
2. 567
3. 565
4. 570
5. 569

 5 FPS Spread
Avg 569 FPS
 15.2 FPE
---
 9Pumps
580 FPS
 15.8FPE
Small Puff retained
---
 10 Pumps
600 FPS
  16.9 FPE
Small blast of air retained
--------   -------

HNHP 21gr .218
10 Slugs < 209.14gr <+/- .02gr
  8 Pumps
1. 561
2. 564
3. 568
4. 569
5. 564

 8 FPS Spread
Avg 565 FPS
 14.9 FPE
---
 9 Pumps
586 FPS
16.0 FPE
No retained air
---
 10 Pumps
604 FPS
 17.0 FPE
Insignificant yet present retained air
-------
 Compact, Lightweight, Good Power

NVak

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: BerkshireHunter on August 24, 2023, 02:06:09 PM
I used a dremel to focus the tip of the front blade sight a bit more. They’re a little fat for good precision at distance.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 24, 2023, 03:04:29 PM
BerkshireHunter,
 ExcellentWork. Yes i have done that to all the 760 type sights that i have mounted. I use a SHARP Small knife to shape the tip into a nearly sharp profile with a small flat spot left. . Ive also shaped the frontsights on 13xx stock front sights and BuckRail LDCs that are on my 13xxs and 362s. Also have done that on a couple DP880s.
  Thankyou for your Post, doing this makes being precise abit easier.
 Good Note, BerkshireHunter
Excellentwork StayAlert

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on August 24, 2023, 04:01:41 PM
I think PJ/Sh00ter needs a 362  :-*
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 24, 2023, 05:01:26 PM
Rick67,
  I agree, a C362 would possibly end his quest for a S Htf AG. At 4 pumps the C362 is putting out more FPE than a 1322 or 2289 would at 10 pumps. With a 18" barrel the C362 can be as short as >33.5" OAL. With a scope on it weighs 5.5-6lbs at most. Unmodified and using open sights its very light and quite compact.
  Both of my C362s wont group CPHP or CPUM 14.4gr. They do OK with CPirhana 14.4gr but they do alot better with heavy pellets to keep group size  together within 30yards.
  Excellentwork, Rick67

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on August 24, 2023, 05:08:27 PM
Rick67,
  I agree, a C362 would possibly end his quest for a S Htf AG. At 4 pumps the C362 is putting out more FPE than a 1322 or 2289 would at 10 pumps. With a 18" barrel the C362 can be as short as >33.5" OAL. With a scope on it weighs 5.5-6lbs at most. Unmodified and using open sights its very light and quite compact.
  Both of my C362s wont group CPHP or CPUM 14.4gr. They do OK with CPirhana 14.4gr but they do alot better with heavy pellets to keep group size  together within 30yards.
  Excellentwork, Rick67

NVak


It’s definitely what he needs, N sir 🥸
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 25, 2023, 10:11:47 AM
As soon as I received both of our 362 rifles I converted them to .177 and steel breech. One at 18" and one at 21"
10.5 CPUM and 3 - 5 pumps makes them a flat trajectory formidable pester/plinker. They are another great gun to strap onto the ATVs and hit the trails. 
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on August 25, 2023, 11:11:27 AM
Left mine as .22 and it surpassed my expectations in power. My modified FT 1322 does 510 FPS at 10 pumps using 14.3 Superpoints. My 362 using the same pellets with OEM power plant but with the longer Disco barrel does 505 FPS at 4 pumps using the same pellet. At 8 pumps it does 683 FPS.

There are definitely options with the 362. I can't imagine what it would be as a .177.  8)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 25, 2023, 12:13:42 PM
Left mine as .22 and it surpassed my expectations in power. My modified FT 1322 does 510 FPS at 10 pumps using 14.3 Superpoints. My 362 using the same pellets with OEM power plant but with the longer Disco barrel does 505 FPS at 4 pumps using the same pellet. At 8 pumps it does 683 FPS.

There are definitely options with the 362. I can't imagine what it would be as a .177.  8)
I'm happy with them.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 25, 2023, 03:22:02 PM
Left mine as .22 and it surpassed my expectations in power. My modified FT 1322 does 510 FPS at 10 pumps using 14.3 Superpoints. My 362 using the same pellets with OEM power plant but with the longer Disco barrel does 505 FPS at 4 pumps using the same pellet. At 8 pumps it does 683 FPS.

There are definitely options with the 362. I can't imagine what it would be as a .177.  8)
I'm happy with them.

I left my 367 with the 24” disco barrel…since I only shoot backyard rested. …should I just leave it or do some surgery….TIA
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on August 25, 2023, 05:55:25 PM
TennX,
 I would say the answer is a matter of your own preference. AG Weight, Handling and OAL are affected to some degree by barrel length. I would say any AG under 39"-40" deserves the Title of " Compact." With your 24" barrel your C367  is about right on the Compact mark. Right?
 With a 24" barrel you are most likely getting the most FPS/FPE per pump over any other shorter barrel length. Also i imagine a 24" is much quieter than a 18".
 If you like the handling, accuracy and power that you are currently getting,, then its good as is. If you have successfully chopped and recrowned a barrel, then that opens up some options for you. At times a recrown will need a recown to be accurate.
 I had one of my C362 with a .177 18", very accurate  at 27 yards with 8 pumps and CPUM 10.5gr. Before i could Chrono Run the 367x18", I switched the barrel back to the 21"x .22 before fall time, as i wanted the power of the .22. Sometime, ill Chrono run the C367x18 after moving parts around.
 Im starting to think if I should order Another C362 to see if i can get one thatl shoot CPHP and CPUM. Maybe at a much later time.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 25, 2023, 06:29:44 PM
TennX,
 I would say the answer is a matter of your own preference. AG Weight, Handling and OAL are affected to some degree by barrel length. I would say any AG under 39"-40" deserves the Title of " Compact." With your 24" barrel your C367  is about right on the Compact mark. Right?
 With a 24" barrel you are most likely getting the most FPS/FPE per pump over any other shorter barrel length. Also i imagine a 24" is much quieter than a 18".
 If you like the handling, accuracy and power that you are currently getting,, then its good as is. If you have successfully chopped and recrowned a barrel, then that opens up some options for you. At times a recrown will need a recown to be accurate.
 I had one of my C362 with a .177 18", very accurate  at 27 yards with 8 pumps and CPUM 10.5gr. Before i could Chrono Run the 367x18", I switched the barrel back to the 21"x .22 before fall time, as i wanted the power of the .22. Sometime, ill Chrono run the C367x18 after moving parts around.
 Im starting to think if I should order Another C362 to see if i can get one thatl shoot CPHP and CPUM. Maybe at a much later time.

NVak

Thanks for the reply….FYI…Both guns have a TKO…the 362 has a gravmag so Im limited to CPUM and CPHP…both shoot  quarter size @ 30 yards…the 367 ,shoots HNFTT ,Crosman and Winchester equally well @ same 30yards…I rarely pump past 5…to get to that 30 yards..good luck

PS…I have a synthetic 397 with TKO…and it only shoots HNFTT  reliably …everything else is random…lol
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Spooner on August 25, 2023, 09:18:12 PM


I left my 367 with the 24” disco barrel…since I only shoot backyard rested. …should I just leave it or do some surgery….TIA
My hope was that mine would need no work out of box other than the steel breach, but the barrel had terrible accuracy and the "green bugger" got smooshed. It also had retained air. I did break it completely down to get rid of all the burr. Crosman did a really good job at squeezing the power out of this one so all I did was put a lighter valve spring in, a heavier hammer spring, and add a hammer spring adjuster to deal with the retained air. I got it to sub 1/2" groups at 25 yards using 4 pumps which is more than I expected from it.  8)

If you are happy with it's performance... I would leave it as is.  ;)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 26, 2023, 10:00:05 AM
Yeah Phil, it's essentially a matter of preference. I did it for a few reasons.
Compact and light weight utility.
Accuracy and range with less strokes of the pump arm.
And I've had such good luck in my 'lego' projects over the years with my chopped and crowned .177 barrels. I had confidence that these would be just what we wanted due to those successful projects.
I try to look at my arsenal and see which "niche" could benefit from a bit of diversity. I this case it was a pair of light weight, compact .177  pumpers.
The 18" gun does it's job well and I love the way the barrel ends at the muzzle like a Sheridan. The 21" leaves room to slip on an LDC if the need arises.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 26, 2023, 10:58:08 AM
Yeah Phil, it's essentially a matter of preference. I did it for a few reasons.
Compact and light weight utility.
Accuracy and range with less strokes of the pump arm.
And I've had such good luck in my 'lego' projects over the years with my chopped and crowned .177 barrels. I had confidence that these would be just what we wanted due to those successful projects.
I try to look at my arsenal and see which "niche" could benefit from a bit of diversity. I this case it was a pair of light weight, compact .177  pumpers.
The 18" gun does it's job well and I love the way the barrel ends at the muzzle like a Sheridan. The 21" leaves room to slip on an LDC if the need arises.
Thanks….I keep forgetting that I have some Custom Shop guns whose new has worn off…varied barrel lengths….may need to do some experimenting…I should have thought of the CS guns before I invested in the disco barrel…lol
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 26, 2023, 11:12:11 AM
Phil...
Here is a cheap option for a front sight if you're going to go with open sights on a short barrel. The 18" barrel won't leave any room to add a muzzle break with a front blade.. The barrel only extends 1/4" past the band. I found a long grub screw and filed, tested, filed, tested off the bottom of the screw until it was just the right height for sighting in. Then I put small orings on it just to finish off the look. It still serves the purpose of tightening the barrel.

Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on August 26, 2023, 11:16:29 AM
Phil...
Here is a cheap option for a front sight if you're going to go with open sights on a short barrel. The 18" barrel won't leave any room to add a muzzle break with a front blade.. The barrel only extends 1/4" past the band. I found a long grub screw and filed, tested, filed, tested off the bottom of the screw until it was just the right height for sighting in. Then I put small orings on it just to finish off the look. It still serves the purpose of tightening the barrel.

Nice…👍
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 26, 2023, 11:19:10 AM
As for the rear sight..
I use Ruger 10/22 flip up peeps. They flip down to add scope or red dot. You'll need to add a a drill bit shim to wedge them into the dovetail as shown.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939 (https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939)
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Back_Roads on August 26, 2023, 11:24:08 AM
As for the rear sight..
I use Ruger 10/22 flip up peeps. They flip down to add scope or red dot. You'll need to add a a drill bit shim to wedge them into the dovetail as shown.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939 (https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939)
x2 Bills Ruger sight is great, I sampled it on his Twisted Sister I got in trade, and have a couple more to install on other Lego guns.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: avator on August 26, 2023, 11:26:41 AM
As for the rear sight..
I use Ruger 10/22 flip up peeps. They flip down to add scope or red dot. You'll need to add a a drill bit shim to wedge them into the dovetail as shown.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939 (https://www.ebay.com/p/1540301939)
x2 Bills Ruger sight is great, I sampled it on his Twisted Sister I got in trade, and have a couple more to install on other Lego guns.
Yep, that's the gun I first used them on... well, that and Willie G. Stubbs.  Of course, the price of them has doubled since then.  :o
BTW.. I also drilled the peep hole to 1/8" to get rid of the spider webs with my old eyes.
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 08, 2023, 06:03:28 PM
C362x20"#430
10 of BRmounts 13xx type
NikkoSterling Mountmaster 4x32 AO HMD
Low Medium Rings
BRLDC
Shimmed hammerspring
Opened Transferport Sleeve

  To keep the BR13xxx Barrelmounts from shifting, i added 1 layer of Vinyl Electric Tape to the inside of each BRMount. Also 1 layer of GorrilaTape on the Compression tube under the BRMounts, trim exposed tape. Next, 4 mounts in the rear against the Breech then 6 in the front up against the Barrelband.
 Also to ensure the mounts are aligned properly i mounted a long Dovetail to Picatinny rail then tightenend the BRMounts. Remove the DovePicrail then straight mount the front end. Almost done,, Superglue on the side between each mount connection point.
 I have mounted and tested a few other scopes < Win4x32mm AO, Svitvu3-9x32mm AO HMD,
Valiant 3- 9x40mm AO MD IR. I chose the NS4x32mm AO HMD for the lightweight, Adjustable Objective and Half MilDot.

HNFTT 14.7gr 5.53mm
 4 Pumps
1. 511
2. 510
3. 508
 Avg 510 FPS
 8.5 FPE
---
 8 Pumps
1. 644
2. 642
3. 637
4. 638
5. 641
 Spread< 7 FPS
Avg 640 FPS
13.4 FPE
-------

HNCM 18.2gr
4 Pumps
 439 FPS
 7.8 FPE
---
 8 Pumps
1. 546
2. 560
3. 577
4. 574
5. 580
 Spread< 34 FPS
Avg 567 FPS
13.0 FPE
---
 9 Pumps
 596FPS
 14.4FPE
No retained air
---
  10 Pumps
 615FPS
 15.3 FPE
No retained air
-------

HNBHE 18.5gr
  4 Pumps
 468 FPS
 9.0 FPE
---
 8 Pumps
1. 585
2. 593
3. 583
4. 588
5. 586
 Spread< 8 FPS
Avg 587  FPS
14.2 FPE
---
  9 Pumps
 605 FPS
 15.0 FPE
No retained air
---
  10 Pumps
 619FPS
  15.7 FPE
No retained air
-------
For now i got it to hit Cans at 4 pumps and 15yards. Later ill get this on Paper at 15 then 27 yards.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 09, 2023, 06:45:18 PM
C362x20" #430
 I got this to hit very good at 15 yards and 4 pumps, 20 yards and 5 pumps, but.. 27 yards and 8 pumps with HNB15s seemed to be hitting where the AG wants, not where i want. After a number of 27yard wandering shots i put the C362#430 away for now. This #430 might be a 15-20yard AG, unless i can get it to group well at 27yards. Ill try again with HNB21s next time whenever.
 I might need to polish the recrown using a felt tip bit,, only problemo i can see going on. The barrel band grub screw is tight as it will be along with 6 BRMounts in the front to help the barrelband while eating some vibrations. Idk.. might be some fun to be had at 15 and 20 yards and 4 and 5 pumps, but 27 yard 8 pump grouping is bothering me. I even tried 5 pumps 27yards still Kiener accuracy..
 I might try another scope to see if this NS4x32mmAOHMD is simply not holding POI, while the shot has little recoil, pumping the AG brings about alot of vibration and shock, in a way similar to recoil. This scope has heldup good for 3 years on multiple PBRifles and Airguns.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on September 09, 2023, 07:27:48 PM
 Do you think a bandless 362 would be more accurate?

Anyway, 25 yards is nothing to the bandless 1377 with a 14.6” . 177 LW barrel I experimented with— pellet on pellet capable.

 I think I limited it to 5-6 pumps with no power mods. I put O-rings around the barrel to relieve it of its weight

I have 2 of these barrels and have used them as C02, pumper, and PCP guns and they just perform just about the same with a slight preference between 8 and 10 grain JSB/AA pellets depending on the platform.

To explain: same barrel likes the heavier pellet when in C02 mode and likes the lighter one when in PCP ( mine are low power builds).
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Rick67 on September 09, 2023, 07:42:34 PM
I don’t think free-floating a 7/16” barrel is a big deal though.

I have a PROD with a 20” LW MROD barrel (half- shrouded) that hangs just fine and is not palpably flimsy.

Thinking of having my spare one modified/machined in the pellet ingress area to fit a 13xx/22xx breech, but my AG fanaticism has truly waned lately, so all AG-related stuff are mere thoughts for now  ???

Anyway , a LW barrel is really worth investing in. Oh, and the least accurate of the six I own is the 10” 2300 one, but I have to truly test that one yet ‘cuz my 1701P one of the same length “almost” competes with my twin 14.6” ones at 25 yards, my limited backyard range  ???
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: Nukall856 on September 10, 2023, 04:01:54 AM
Rick67,
 Freefloating sound interesting., i did a few things to free up the barrel but nothing like freefloating. Excellentwork Rick67.

-------

Today i took C362#430 and tried a few shots with the grub screw backed out until disengaged. Next i chopped .5" off the barrel, cleaned up and recrowned, now at 19.5". Reset the grub screw to lightly contact the barrel < # 263 has Grub screw in lightly pressing on the barrel , and does good . Next i removed 4 of the front BRMounts leaving 2 against the barrelband < i might remove the two BRmounts infront of the barrelband, ill see.  Then i took a plain SwissArms4x40mm and got that mounted.
  Got setup with not so great GHI 15.4gr for 4 pumps and 15 yards. Next a few shots at 27 yards with 8 pumps. I shot at the 27 yard backstop, hit around 2" high. Got it to hit near the same hole after a few shots and adjustments. Ran out of shooting time to get it on the 3" targets at 27yards but so far looks good. I need to refine sight in with HNB18s or HNB21s on a good no to low wind day.
 If i continue to have accuracy issues with this 19.5x22 barrel, i might just switch to the 18"x.22 barrel that i know is accurate.

NVak
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: BerkshireHunter on September 26, 2023, 10:58:46 AM
The 1701 front sight might look good on it...
Anyone know if it’s about the same or any thinner than the stock front blade?
Title: Re: Crosman 362
Post by: TennX on September 26, 2023, 03:06:48 PM
The 1701 front sight might look good on it...
Anyone know if it’s about the same or any thinner than the stock front blade?

I cant speak to the 1701…but before I went with a steel breech,I used a custom shop brake and thought it looked good and worked as it should…good luck

Ive thought of going back to it and using a peep  on the SB….Im no longer concerned about disturbing the neighbors…lol…and I’m covered up in all manner of LDC…