NEW Crosman 362

[Spacebus]

Should I be contacting Crosman customer service over this scuff? It's been there since the rifle was new, I didn't think anything of the mark until I saw it under better light today when adding some oil.

[avator]

Probably just a burr on the stamping.

[Spacebus]

Probably just a burr on the stamping.

It's a scratch that my fingernail can grab on the piston above the delrin cup.

[Blowpipe Sam]

You could probably get Crosman to send you a replacement.  Polish the old one and it would probably be as good as new.  Then you would have two.  Always handy if you decide to start modding.

[bender ville]

just wanted to say how much fun i am having with my 362  two punps is just right for shooting in my 25 foot living room blowing the center out of 1 inch bullseyes like the star game at the carnival its 12 below zero here tonight

[Charly45]

Howdy,just received #828 from crosman.
First thoughts,little smaller than thought id be..which is good,cause im verticaly challenged..
Very solid feeling,a bit nose heavy but fine.
Cocking and pumping very smooth..
So first numbers after clean and lube.
   8pump.     10pumps
14.3  680.      715
15.89 660.     680
18.13. 630.     655
 Very me thinks.
Scope and mounts on the way...sights little to big for my old eyes..
Is the steel breach a plug and play option??
Thanx all for your information...

[Firewalker]

Howdy,just received #828 from crosman.
First thoughts,little smaller than thought id be..which is good,cause im verticaly challenged..
Very solid feeling,a bit nose heavy but fine.
Cocking and pumping very smooth..
So first numbers after clean and lube.
   8pump.     10pumps
14.3  680.      715
15.89 660.     680
18.13. 630.     655
 Very me thinks.
Scope and mounts on the way...sights little to big for my old eyes..
Is the steel breach a plug and play option??
Thanx all for your information...

I got the same results in my 362, and yes, the steel breach is plug-and-play, just watch out for that top grub screw, mine rounded out and stripped with very light torque. You may want to replace that.

[point177]

The piston on 362 is metal and not plastic ?
Thats awesome.

Manish

Should I be contacting Crosman customer service over this scuff? It's been there since the rifle was new, I didn't think anything of the mark until I saw it under better light today when adding some oil.

[avator]

Howdy,just received #828 from crosman.
First thoughts,little smaller than thought id be..which is good,cause im verticaly challenged..
Very solid feeling,a bit nose heavy but fine.
Cocking and pumping very smooth..
So first numbers after clean and lube.
   8pump.     10pumps
14.3  680.      715
15.89 660.     680
18.13. 630.     655
 Very me thinks.
Scope and mounts on the way...sights little to big for my old eyes..
Is the steel breach a plug and play option??
Thanx all for your information...

Make sure you get the steel breech with the front mounting screw in the pellet tray area.

[Spacebus]

Howdy,just received #828 from crosman.
First thoughts,little smaller than thought id be..which is good,cause im verticaly challenged..
Very solid feeling,a bit nose heavy but fine.
Cocking and pumping very smooth..
So first numbers after clean and lube.
   8pump.     10pumps
14.3  680.      715
15.89 660.     680
18.13. 630.     655
 Very me thinks.
Scope and mounts on the way...sights little to big for my old eyes..
Is the steel breach a plug and play option??
Thanx all for your information...

Those are the numbers I wanted.

[Charly45]

Great breech info,thanx..i have a original crosman peace so should be good i hope..
After the numbers and shooting a bit.this 362 is right on par with my shockwave..which is awsome 16ftlb pumper!!.
Anybody pop a squirrel yet?? Interested in results..

[Charly45]

How many posts before you can post pics?

[Back_Roads]

  20 post to post pics and web links, greet a few new members and your good to go

 I will have a 362 totally apart for a good portion of the day, so if anyone wants measurements, or photos, let me know, after some valve porting mods it will not even look like the same gun if all goes as planned

[avator]

Go git 'em Tiger !!

[Spacebus]

  20 post to post pics and web links, greet a few new members and your good to go

 I will have a 362 totally apart for a good portion of the day, so if anyone wants measurements, or photos, let me know, after some valve porting mods it will not even look like the same gun if all goes as planned

I want to know how your valve mods work out. My 362 is a little on the anemic side to start. I'm 150' above sea level where it should make more power than most other people, and I'm measuring right at the muzzle. I'll be shopping for an aftermarket valve, but I'm hoping to have similar results to you!

[Tack Driver 10]

For inquiring minds.
Here's a link to a review Hardair did on the 362.

https://hardairmagazine.com/reviews/crosman-362-muzzle-energy-15-ft-lbs-for-a-99-gun/

[mentolio]

  20 post to post pics and web links, greet a few new members and your good to go

 I will have a 362 totally apart for a good portion of the day, so if anyone wants measurements, or photos, let me know, after some valve porting mods it will not even look like the same gun if all goes as planned

I want to know how your valve mods work out. My 362 is a little on the anemic side to start. I'm 150' above sea level where it should make more power than most other people, and I'm measuring right at the muzzle. I'll be shopping for an aftermarket valve, but I'm hoping to have similar results to you!

Hey spacebus, sorry to hear you’re not happy with the power. How is your accuracy and consistency? If you’re making consistent power (even if it’s low), and you’re getting good groups, you’re ahead of the game. Should be fairly easy to “power-up” an otherwise decent shooting gun. Might fix with new seals. Bad accuracy, in my experience, is often harder to correct. My 397 sat for 2 years in pieces until I found a good, used barrel and tube for it, and my 1377 has been sitting for two years because every barrel I’ve bought for it so far was junk). You’re getting good groups but pulling to one side or the other right? Maybe a slightly tweaked barrel or uneven crown at the muzzle?

[avator]

Pretty sure that squirrel, rat or paper target on the receiving end ain't gonna know the difference... 

[Spacebus]

  20 post to post pics and web links, greet a few new members and your good to go

 I will have a 362 totally apart for a good portion of the day, so if anyone wants measurements, or photos, let me know, after some valve porting mods it will not even look like the same gun if all goes as planned

I want to know how your valve mods work out. My 362 is a little on the anemic side to start. I'm 150' above sea level where it should make more power than most other people, and I'm measuring right at the muzzle. I'll be shopping for an aftermarket valve, but I'm hoping to have similar results to you!

Hey spacebus, sorry to hear you’re not happy with the power. How is your accuracy and consistency? If you’re making consistent power (even if it’s low), and you’re getting good groups, you’re ahead of the game. Should be fairly easy to “power-up” an otherwise decent shooting gun. Might fix with new seals. Bad accuracy, in my experience, is often harder to correct. My 397 sat for 2 years in pieces until I found a good, used barrel and tube for it, and my 1377 has been sitting for two years because every barrel I’ve bought for it so far was junk). You’re getting good groups but pulling to one side or the other right? Maybe a slightly tweaked barrel or uneven crown at the muzzle?

Accuracy is great and groups are tight. I attribute any fliers to my own technique or damaged pellets, I only sort my own cast pellets. My velocity is 50-60 fps slower than what other forum members are reporting at 8 pumps. I attached a pic of my chrono data averages.

Column A and Column C are with four pumps, column E is my PR900. Column B and D are eight pumps.

[avator]

There are a few things that could cause that...
Just to name a couple..
Misaligned valve to tp to barrel.
Damaged TP oring.
Ill fitting probe or oring.
Under or over oiled piston cup.
Leaks.... here is a good test for leaks....
Pump you gun up as normal and shoot it over the chrono.
Now pump the gun up as normal and let it sit for an hour or so before shooting it over the chrono an compare the numbers.
I once had a metal/metal Daisy 880 that was inconsistent on accuracy.. to say the least. Finally I figured it out.... If the gun sat for any length of time between shots it would lose valve pressure.
And finally.... operator.. this includes non uniform pumping habits.
Slow and consistent wins the race. A short pause at the top of the stroke allows the gun to 'breathe'. In some cases you can even hear the gun take a gulp of air at the top of the stroke.... give it a second to take it all in.