Author Topic: This is my C362... (Read 22612 times))

avator · « **on:** January 17, 2022, 09:43:19 AM »

... there are many more like it but, this one is mine.
It has... so far:
The forward hole steel breech.
An 18" chopped and crowned .177 barrel.
A Baker brass trigger.
Hawke Airmax 2-7x32 AO scope.

The rest of the gun is completely stock... no porting, no piston rod adjusting, nothing but lubrication.

I do, however, plan to revisit the trigger group one more time to set travel.

avator · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2022, 09:47:12 AM »

I shot a couple 'warm up' shots at 25yds. I was amazed. It was too cold/wet to continue that session.

CraigH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2022, 09:53:58 AM »

Two shots - two 10's.

avator · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2022, 09:54:45 AM »

Many of us spend more effort getting the maximum power from our airguns. I am more into accuracy.
I have over 100 airguns in a variety of power levels and caliber. Plenty of options to meet the task at hand.

Betty Lou and I enjoy plinking and playing challenging games together and accuracy is key.
We have another 362 inbound and that one will be converted to .177 as well. It will get a slightly longer barrel.

avator · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2022, 09:56:41 AM »

Quote from: CraigH on January 17, 2022, 09:53:58 AM

Two shots - two 10's.

Actually 4 shots but the top 2 were sighting in. Not only was I amazed at the accuracy, I also impressed myself with my guess on turret adjustments to get on target with the 3rd shot. I left it at one hole and moved to the next bull to the right because I was afraid I might mess up that near perfect shot....

avator · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2022, 09:59:28 AM »

.... and again, this was a home chopped and crowned 18" barrel.
I can't wait to see what a factory crowned 24" barrel will do.

brewbear · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:27:12 AM »

Very nice! Didn't I see a thread saying the Baker brass trigger didn't fit/work in the 362? Do I need new glasses?

avator · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:34:06 AM »

Yessir, you did see that. This is why I wanted to begin my own 362 thread. The info is too scattered.
The Baker trigger WILL work.. just not as intended. And I will address that shortly with pictures and MY experience.
Unless you want to do drilling, tapping and modifying, there will be no changeable adjustments to the brass trigger.
It will be, at least in my case, a set it and forget it setup.

avator · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:45:11 AM »

First things first... Let's talk about the steel breech.
My goodness, I can't believe the amount of confusion and misinformation about the steel breech that has been posted in a matter of a couple short weeks...

FOLKS.... the 362 tube is ONLY drilled and tapped for the breech with the forward mounting hole..... period !
If you don't want to, or don't have the equipment or the experience to drill and tap a precise hole then I suggest you do the research and buy the correct breech. It's NOT a one size fits all situation.
Unfortunately, I am using breeches I already had on hand and I cannot direct you to the right one to buy because I have around 10 of them and a severe case of CRS.
That's about all I care to discus about the breech.... buy the right one!

Wayne52 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:50:01 AM »

I'm sure that Crosman used the forward breech screw mainly because it's a .22, .177 will have more of a tendency to want to dive some when pushing the pellet home which is easy to avoid just put the pellet in the channel then point up to keep it from diving before going in the chamber.

avator · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:51:34 AM »

Oh wait.... I lied.
The rear breech mounting screw... The bigger one that attaches the rear of the breech though the factory sight and into the rear tube end plug....
If you don't plan to reuse the factory peep/notch sight, which BTW, is not plug and play on the steel breech (at least not on mine), the screw is too long. Modify it or find the right size. Being too long it will go too deep and bind and damage your hammer spring.

avator · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2022, 10:56:27 AM »

Quote from: Wayne52 on January 17, 2022, 10:50:01 AM

I'm sure that Crosman used the forward breech screw mainly because it's a .22, .177 will have more of a tendency to want to dive some when pushing the pellet home which is easy to avoid just put the pellet in the channel then point up to keep it from diving before going in the chamber.

I think you may be right...
Another note... from my experience...
The forward screw is not flush with the pellet loading tray. The smaller .177 pellets tend to get deformed when they 'drop' into the counter sink. In the past I have dripped birthday candle wax in to fill the void. The .22 pellets, being bigger, tend to pass right over without dropping in. On the other hand, pellet shape matters... wadcutters of either caliber tend to 'snag'.

avator · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:01:36 AM »

If it turns out to be a continuing issue with my .177 converted guns, I will do the candle wax thing again.
I prefer candle wax because it can be dug out or melted away easily as opposed to something like JB Weld or what have you.
These little screws are easy enough to strip without packing the Allen hole with something hard. I've had to drill them out before and believe me, you don't want to go that route.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:09:56 AM »

Quote from: avator on January 17, 2022, 11:01:36 AM

If it turns out to be a continuing issue with my .177 converted guns, I will do the candle wax thing again.
I prefer candle wax because it can be dug out or melted away easily as opposed to something like JB Weld or what have you.
These little screws are easy enough to strip without packing the Allen hole with something hard. I've had to drill them out before and believe me, you don't want to go that route.

... and the candle wax residue is good lubricant for the drill bit if needed

avator · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:18:32 AM »

Quote from: Back_Roads on January 17, 2022, 11:09:56 AM

Quote from: avator on January 17, 2022, 11:01:36 AM
If it turns out to be a continuing issue with my .177 converted guns, I will do the candle wax thing again.
I prefer candle wax because it can be dug out or melted away easily as opposed to something like JB Weld or what have you.
These little screws are easy enough to strip without packing the Allen hole with something hard. I've had to drill them out before and believe me, you don't want to go that route.
... and the candle wax residue is good lubricant for the drill bit if needed

Probably so.

avator · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:20:24 AM »

OK, I'm headed to the work bench to test a couple ideas on that trigger.
Promise, I'll get pics this time...

brewbear · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:20:59 AM »

There is a thread hereabouts where WyoMan (spelling) gives a description, drawing, and screw size to replace the breech screw.

Insanity · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:35:26 AM »

I like to use a black crayon.

Rick67 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2022, 11:48:39 AM »

Quote from: brewbear on January 17, 2022, 11:20:59 AM

There is a thread hereabouts where WyoMan (spelling) gives a description, drawing, and screw size to replace the breech screw.

It's just a countersunk 4-48 hardware Phillip screw with the head reduced by drill-chucking it.

desertplinker · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2022, 01:19:02 PM »

If it helps any I purchased the long steel breech for the 2240 and it has the correct forward screw that fits the C362. I think any new steel breech for the 2240 will be correct. I am not even sure where I bought it most likely fleabay, but it's now installed on the C362. Next I would like to do the least invasive addition of the Baker brass trigger. Thanks.

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