Crosman 362 H&N Baracuda 15.89 Chrono Test

[Spacebus]

All this "fps" info is great info. I'm curious to see some shot groups. Also want to know if this new 362 is easier or harder to pump than a stock 392.

Thanks
Ray

I can tell you that mine is "A Lot" easier to pump 8 times compared to my 392s. Haven't been out to shoot groups, only shot in garage. In the garage It shoots 1/4" at 24 feet with the stock sight and H&N 15.89. I know that doesn't tell you much....

The sights look really nice, a lot better than the sights on my Daisy 901 or my Chiana Stormrider/Bandit, which are both well reviewed for some bewildering reason. If my lead free cast pellets turn out well my collection could end up growing since I don't have a .22 pumper...

[ray1377]

All this "fps" info is great info. I'm curious to see some shot groups. Also want to know if this new 362 is easier or harder to pump than a stock 392.

Thanks
Ray

I can tell you that mine is "A Lot" easier to pump 8 times compared to my 392s. Haven't been out to shoot groups, only shot in garage. In the garage It shoots 1/4" at 24 feet with the stock sight and H&N 15.89. I know that doesn't tell you much....

Thanks Mark. At least that's a start. Hope it gets better from here on out:)
From an honest opinion, if somebody already owned a 392, would they really need a 362?
Just curious.
Thanks Ray

[benji397]

ray1377 - I don't know about "need one" but here's my take. It is half the $$ of the 392s, it shoots 30 fps faster than my 392s with 14.3's, 362 has a MUCH better designed stock comb, it is easier to pump and quite a bit lighter in weight. Now, if it will put squirrels in the bag like the 392 I might just let the 392s rest a while.

[wll2506]

All this "fps" info is great info. I'm curious to see some shot groups. Also want to know if this new 362 is easier or harder to pump than a stock 392.

Thanks
Ray

I can tell you that mine is "A Lot" easier to pump 8 times compared to my 392s. Haven't been out to shoot groups, only shot in garage. In the garage It shoots 1/4" at 24 feet with the stock sight and H&N 15.89. I know that doesn't tell you much....

Thanks Mark. At least that's a start. Hope it gets better from here on out:)
From an honest opinion, if somebody already owned a 392, would they really need a 362?
Just curious.
Thanks Ray

For me, the fact that I can easily change barrels, good scope mounting possibility, light weight, smaller size and a host of other accessories are a big plus !!

wll

[point177]

Awesome performance

Updated chrono data for the Crosman 362 with H&N Baracuda 15.89


Created: 12-24-2021 01:43:11 PM
Description: Crosman 362_H&N 15.89_8 Pumps
Notes 1: H&N 15.89
Notes 2: 8 Pumps
Distance to Chrono (FT): 2.00
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.029
Bullet Weight (gr): 15.890
Altitude (FT): 0.0
Temp: 53 °F
BP: 1008.00 inHG
Shots
#     FPS        FT-LBS     PF
5     648        14.82      10.30     
4     645        14.68      10.25     
3     649        14.86      10.31     
2     641        14.50      10.19     
1     646        14.73      10.26     
Average: 645.80
StdDev: 3.11
Min: 641
Max: 649
Spread: 8
True MV: 650.87

[point177]

Looking forward to your pics with the aftermarket parts

I was lucky enough to snag the last one from Midway. I got lucky and happened to be lurking on the main 362 post thread when guys were saying they were available at Midway and I snagged the last one they had. I had enrolled in Midways notification list by e-mail, but never received a notification that they were in stock. Here are some numbers for some heavier pellets. Keep in mind that these are velocities recorded at 5300 feet above sea level. As a reference I got an average of 639 fps with 14.3 grain Premier H.P.s with 8 pumps.

Eun Jin/Seneca 28.5 grain domed 468 fps (8 pumps)
Eun Jin/Seneca 32 grain pointed 445 fps (8 pumps)
Barracuda 21.14 domed 539 fps (8 pumps)
JSB 18.13 domed 615 fps (10 pumps)
Crosman 14.3 grain Premier H.P. 676 fps (10 pumps)

Energy levels are around the 14 foot pound area, but go over 15 fpe with 10 pumps using the JSB 18s. I haven't chroied the ultra heavies with 10 pumps yet.

I know Crosman states 8 pumps max, but us high altitude air gunners have always know that you can put a couple of more pumps in the gun to achieve the same pressures someone would get at sea level.

The gun is way more solid than I was expecting, but very slim and compact. Haven't had time to shoot groups yet and I have an aluminum breech coming from Baker Airguns. I have a good collection of pumpers and the bottom line is for a $100 this airgun is a steal!

[mentolio]

“For me, the fact that I can easily change barrels, good scope mounting possibility, light weight, smaller size and a host of other accessories are a big plus !!”


Yes! That!! I have a 1377 steel breech and 18” barrel collecting dust…I wonder if they’d fit? Might make for a really nice .177 pumper!

[Firewalker]

“For me, the fact that I can easily change barrels, good scope mounting possibility, light weight, smaller size and a host of other accessories are a big plus !!”


Yes! That!! I have a 1377 steel breech and 18” barrel collecting dust…I wonder if they’d fit? Might make for a really nice .177 pumper!

According to Bill, they do indeed fit!