Crosman 362 - review & shooting test. Pneumatics are amazing!

[@silvaresl]

I got mine a few months ago (I live in Mexico). I've already installed a Crosman metal breech on it to use a scope, and now I like it even more. I also have a a couple Benjamin 392 rifles (wooden and synthetic stocks) one with a scope adapter, very accurate guns as well

[@airgunsofalaska]

Nice! I’m curious to see if this gun can be as accurate as a Benjamin? I like it better than my Benjamin 392 because it’s way easier to pump and the trigger is better. I don’t know if it’ll be more accurate than my Benjamin 342? I find it to be a way more pleasant gun to shoot than the Benjamin’s just cause everything is easier to use.

[@marcnissen578]

Yea I’ve got 2 of these one with the steel breech and scope and the other with factory sights they both are very accurate, in the crosman 2023 line up on their website they are offering the 362 in walnut with steel breech, it’s the 100yr anniversary gun and also they have a 367 ( it’s a 362 in .177 caliber) offered also but I’ve done some research and there’s nothing out there yet and I couldn’t find a release date when they are going to be offered to the air gun world

[@silvaresl]

@@marcnissen578 Walnut and Steel breech? Great! Thanx for the info

[@marcnissen578]

@@silvaresl yes sir check it out she’s darn good looking but if you can find a release date for the 362 or the 367 please give a holler back cause I’ve looked and there’s nothing on the website or the internet yet I tried to call them but got no answer

[@powerplay4real174]

Its always good to be able to control your power in special occasions, like if your plenking or control pest ,and indoors or outdoors. 📸 Pumps must live on 💯

[@airgunsofalaska]

My recent Magfire experience was not at all good. I’ve found my thoughts drifting back to another 362 but I’d convert it to .177 just to see what that’s like to shoot at longer distances. The videos from England show the .177 being really good for long distance shooting.

[@powerplay4real174]

@@airgunsofalaska Because of that flat trajectory mostly .177 does so well at long distance I would think. 📸✌️

[@jdodgebagpiper8036]

Right out of the box - fun as can be! I added steel breech and a crosman centerpoint scope, and a gravmag pellet loader… it is a rat getter for sure! A real tack driver. I also have an old 1400 that I’ve recently rebuilt - I think the stock 362 hit ever so slightly harder than the old 1400, but not enough to worry about. My next step will be the 24” barrel, although I’m super happy with it the way it is! Just my 2cents! Enjoy the new toy!

[@airgunsofalaska]

Thanks! I’ll be getting it set up better with the Gravmag and as I use it more I’m sure it’ll work much smoother.

[@jskyg68]

I don't think you can get a better gun for $110 but I wouldn't buy one without getting the steel breach.

[@g.m.3285]

Hi it's G.M. your correct it was a model 1 Crossman .22 I had. Did some looking, the magnum has a nicer woodwork and a graphic on the breach. The Model 1 is an exact match! Thanks for your information, I wish I still had it, seeing one made me nostalgic!

[@airgunsofalaska]

Right on! The model 1 is a very nice gun.

[@richardlacquement2874]

Install a steel breach to your Crossman was great about CrossMan they have tons of modifications you could do to the guns.

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Plastic breech will move around on all these guns. That is why most upgrade up to the steel breech and toss the plastic away.

[@airgunsofalaska]

It’s got the steel breech on it now. 👍😀

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

@@airgunsofalaska You will really like it much more now.😎

[@trevorjameson3213]

That's a very cool rifle. I'm seriously thinking about getting one and installing the steel breach and a scope. I noticed the barrel on that rifle is super long, wow.

[@airgunsofalaska]

I really, really like it. I’ve got a steel breech and a scope ordered and a few more parts I want to try out. I think it has a ton of potential!

[@MarkJ.Balisterri]

Bought 1 early 2024 cleaned & lubed everything 1st. Shoots approx 2,3 inches to right. Adjusted rear site no help. Pushed pellet down front of to breech, barrel was rough & pellet was binding in 3 places. Used cloth brush w/ chrome polish, helped clean out barrel. Found site 1 person states he filed left side of front site. Helped need to do more work on it. Other than Legends P08 this is 1st very inaccurate pellet gun owned. Have about 10 dating back to early 80's. Both Crosman & very accurate .

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Red dot is always my first upgrade.

[@jackpotparty58]

🎉 I finally put in an order for my regular 362. I ordered it from Crosman at a reduced price of $100 free shipping. I believe I may have been able to get it a little cheaper from Amazon but you may remember that Amazon will no longer ship airguns to my area. 😢 😡 I have a couple of after market parts in mind for it and some that I had already purchased after Crosman announced they were going to sell the 362. It will be a work in progress for now. I still can't seem to find a stock extended steel bolt handle for it. Most of the places that I know of, seem to be sold out. Can't wait! 👍

[@airgunsofalaska]

Congratulations! I think you are going to really like it 😄.It’s a fun gun to shoot and a fun gun to modify. I just tried to order a gun off the Crosman site this morning and they don’t have a shipping options for me in Alaska. ☹️

[@jackpotparty58]

@@airgunsofalaska Had shipping always been an issue with Crosman and your location? My past experiences with them have been that they were very strict on me being home to sign for the package. (FedEx) On my last Crorosman order, it seemed like it didn't matter if you were home or not. Dude just left it by the door and was walking away when I opened the door. I hope shipping works out or you got it worked out. You looking at that 3622? I saw the price and was thinking it was pretty cheap but then I'll go all mod crazy on it, like I always do. Steel breech, modified 2260 wood stock, adjustable trigger, put a pressure gauge on it, all the goodies. 😉 Lol basically end up building a Discovery. 😂 The thing that turns me off about that gun is, like you mentioned on one of your other videos, is the dreaded hand pump. 😂 It's good in a bind but I don't want to do it. Lol

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@jackpotparty58 I was messing around on their site hoping something would’ve changed but they only appear to ship FedEx or UPS and it’s like $99 to ship with AK. The 3622 keeps coming up as a gun I can’t get shipped to Alaska as it’s pressurized and hazardous and has to ship via ground. I don’t get it? Crosman must have it listed differently than other PCP’s? I can order a Beeman Chief off Amazon if I want, it just doesn’t make any sense? The 3622 looks really appealing as a project gun or just something to add to my collection. I’m not sure I understand some of the bashing some people give the gun? It’s assembled in the USA and has a lot of made in USA parts. That is always more expensive than a soulless gun made in communist China. Maybe some channels are trying to create controversy to gain views?

[@jackpotparty58]

@@airgunsofalaska I don't know. I just take it with a "grain of salt". I see it a lot in the fishing tackle market. People will bash tackle because it's at the low end of the cost spectrum, beat on the item, and say that it didn't last because they didn't take care of it. I'm sure that if it cost an arm and a leg, they wouldn't beat on it. Lol You also see unrealistic people that want $500 quality out of a $150 gun. 🙄 The 3622 is looks to be a solid foundation starting pcp gun. All the mods already exist. People just need to connect the dots. 😉 I believe the pcp version of the 1077 didn't do so well because there was no room for power adjustment and improvement. You get what you get, unlike the 3722. It's one of the reasons I've never owned a 1077 to this day. The repeater feature is big temptation though. I almost bought one when they came in wood. Lol I'm sure I would have buckled if it came in 22 with increased power, a modern day 622. The two old Crosmans that I regret not getting, the 1st generation 2200 with the silver receivers and a 622 with extra pellet mags. 👍

[@jackpotparty58]

@@airgunsofalaska Can Pyramidair ship to AK? I know at one time they had an Amazon store and I've gone through them directly. Not sure if it still exists or how comparable the prices are though. I know I've taken $30 hits because Amazon doesn't ship here. Sometimes, I just try to find a workaround with trusted dealers. I use to buy airguns from airguns depot but I know Pyramidair has owned them for a while now.

[@klip9859]

I shoot this more than my Gamo or Crosman Break Barrels. I know a lot of Crosman Collectors for years have been asking Crosman to do a new 1400 and then this comes out. I think this is what they gave us and the way it can be modified is great. Get the 24" barrel , you will love the 85fps bump went form 693 to 779 on just 8 pumps. I love this new gun but am still hopping for a new 1400 some day

[@airgunsofalaska]

Thanks for the info. I didn’t realize a longer barrel would increase performance that much, nice! 👍 I’ve got a steel breech on order, a longer barrel would make this gun even better. It’s so accurate that I want to scope it as I really enjoy shooting it.

[@jasonnealey8325]

I think this will be my next airgun, I love the 2240 and 1322 , this gun is so close to the carbine upgrade you can do with the 1322 . I'm thinking to do a brass build brass breech , brass muzzle flip on the end and I've seen occasionally available a barrel band , sight , pump pivot for the 1322 . Wishing I could get my hands on the Benjamin brass barrel but that part is more pipe dream than anything. Nice video thanks for posting .

[@airgunsofalaska]

Thanks! I think you’d really like this model and I enjoy shooting it more than my new Drifter. I think it’s really cool in that guys can mod it into what they want but it also offers really good power and accuracy in original form. Right now it’s been my favorite airgun to shoot. I don’t mind pumping it up and now that I’ve been shooting all my different guns again and comparing their traits, I forgot how good pneumatic airguns are. To me it feels like a nice compromise between being light, handy and accurate but not so nice that you’d not want to drop it out in the woods, carry it in the rain, you know, baby it like it’s a museum piece. I have some really nice springers that I don’t take out in the field because they were so expensive.

[@trevorjameson3213]

@@airgunsofalaska My Dad has an RWS 350 magnum that's like that (don't want to get it dirty or scratched LOL). He likes that rifle, but I've shot it quite a bit in the past ten years and it's not for me. Way too long, too heavy, hard as heck to cock, and difficult to shoot accurately. My Dad knows how to shoot it quite well, something like holding it loosely or something, not sure. Anyway, it has an insanely good trigger though, adjustable down to like 1lb or something, it's crazy. It definitely has a whole lot of power for a pellet rifle, and the wood is just top quality, great checkering and all that. And the bluing is deep and beautiful. Like I said, not something you want to take out in the woods and get scratched up. Lol

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@trevorjameson3213 yes, that’s the same issue I have with my super nice, European break barrel guns. They are almost like target rifles and I don’t want to take them out in the field because they were so expensive. The ones I have from the 80’s seem to hold or even go up in value so I’m glad most of them were just stored safely away.

[@shotsdog-jogihillbilly3289]

Nice video, interesting gun! Cheers, old boy!

[@airgunsofalaska]

Thanks! I’ve been really impressed with this model. It wasn’t very expensive but has excellent power and accuracy plus it’s light weight, short and easy to carry and use. I’ve been shooting it the most lately out of all the guns in my collection.

[@klip9859]

Clean the Barrel, Crosman sends your gun out with oil protection lube in it clean out the junk and your accuracy will go up qiute a bit. I added the steel breach and 24 inch barrel and my power went up quite a bit. Oh it is a great Rabbit hunter nailed several Bunnies at 35 yards no problem at all.

[@trevorjameson3213]

Yeah I definitely want to get one of those rifles. That thing is nice! And I love how Crosman rifles can always be upgraded with other parts, that is a big deal.

[@tonyadams6375]

I own both. The crosman is lighter and easier to handle. But it feels cheap. The Benjamin is heavier and harder to pump, but it feels a lot more durable. It’s just beefier feeling. Both shoot well with a steel breach and scope. But the Benjamin is more accurate. But the Benjamin is twice the money. So what more important? That’s up to you. I like and shoot them both.

[@tomvanderham1416]

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[@desertdog01]

I think you have a lemon!! On the Baker air gun channel they shoot a 1.4 inch group then 1.0 with a modded unit.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Steel breech is the answer, they've worked great for me!!!

[@airgunsofalaska]

I’ve got one installed now. Do you have any issues with your bolt handle not wanting to rotate down smoothly as it gets rubs on the corner of the groove?

[@Sanctified_Leather]

@@airgunsofalaska mine did and does make a little contact like yours. I use Ballistol as a lubricant on the Handle and all along the edges inside of the steel breach and also use the lubricant inside of the bolt section and it works great for me. It still makes contact but it slides back & forth great and it's never really bothered me, but like ypu it kinda bugged me when I first got mine. Even a little bit of grease will work well also, I had a tube of Remington grease I use to use on my Bolt action rifles and that actually did excellent, used a q tip swabbed the edges and bolt a little and that was great. But I've used Ballistol for many years with All of my firearms and I figured I would try that and so far so good. Also I saw a video and subscribe to O Shoot channel and he mentioned he uses a longer and different Bolt handle on his and says he loves it. He mentioned the name of the manufacture but I can't remember, ill check it out and get back too you maybe that's the ticket / way too Go. I'll get ack in just a sec after watch and write down the name for you. Maybe that'll help you / us out. I'll leave the name for you in just a bit.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

I believe the bolt handle and breach are Baker Air rifles. On O Shoot channel he does a unbixing of his his Grossman 362 and they shipped it too him already with the Steel breech installed and it had the longer bolt handle installed. But I also not iced in more recent videos the bolt handle he uses is a different color then original it looks black with polished sides. I know you went with a longer BARREL 24" on yours so I'm not sure if yours is from Baker or not if so then maybe that's the place too Go. I'll message O Shoot and see if he responds and maybe he'll give us some bolt handle info. Hope some of this helps out.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

@@airgunsofalaska O Shoot you tube channel also states he used Super Lube too help seal the Bolt and also used a Silicone lube on the title and it helped a lot. And the best accuracy he had was using Crossman Domed Super Heavy 19 Grain .22 cal pellets they had super tight groups. He also has a Baker Power Valve installed, not sure about how much this helped or not. A little more info for you, maybe this will help out some. Have a great day.

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@Sanctified_Leather thanks for all the info! I’ve got a Baker aluminum breech on my Drifter and it’s definitely a smoother action than the Crosman steel breech. Yesterday I swapped bolt handles between the two breeches and the longer, Baker breech handle works better in the Crosman steel breech as it doesn’t rub on the 90° corner as much. I’ll have to check out that channel for the video. I saw those heavy pellets on Amazon last week and was surprised by how expensive they were so I didn’t order any. I’ll have to watch how they worked for him. Good news is I got my 362 seemingly working properly with it no longer holding air. The other day I was shooting it and it was still have issues I thought I solved. It now appears I finally found the Goldilocks bolt that is just the right length to hold down the steel receiver and not contact the hammer spring.

[@Adam-xd9ws]

There's a small bolt in breech you can tighten. I put a steel breech on mine then a crap airsoft scope and no joke, I'm hitting an 8" cast iron pan at 100 yards every shot. Closer than that like up to 50 its an absolute tack driver. I did not like the original sights as a rifle. They are great with my 1322s. I love mine. ❤️

[@JB-pu6ek]

Really want one but it's illegal where I live. Go figure.

[@airgunsofalaska]

It’s been interesting to me to learn about the different laws in different countries or even the rules we have here in the USA in some locations.

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Illegal? Where you live in Europe?

[@dethraft4241]

I would move

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

How can that long rifle be illegal in any state or country? Maybe I should buy one.💪🏻🇺🇸

[@JB-pu6ek]

@@johnnybbgunner2136 The True North Weak and Detained 🇨🇦

[@MilesRoads-pd4dw]

Thanks bro

[@isobignugget7497]

Can you also fire a normal bb from that?

[@airgunsofalaska]

No, it’s .22 cal and BB’s are smaller.

[@isobignugget7497]

@@airgunsofalaska OK thanks for getting back to me. Can you recommend a decent BB gun?

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@isobignugget7497 I’d recommend a rifle that can shoot both BB’s and pellets. The Daisy 880 or 901 would be models I’d consider. You can vary the power for where you are shooting and both are accurate guns, particularly with pellets. Most big box or hardware stores will have them available.

[@isobignugget7497]

@@airgunsofalaska Thank You for that. I'll check them out. Do you have affiliate links?

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@isobignugget7497 No, I’m not that sophisticated 😄. You might also check out the Crosman 2100. It’s a nice feeling rifle that I think looks better than an 880. It can shoot both BB’s and pellets.

[@gizmotony1234]

is the bolt plastic or metal?

[@airgunsofalaska]

The stock receiver (breech) is plastic with a metal bolt probe and handle. I upgraded mine to a Crosman steel breech in later videos. The stock breech actually feeds pellets a lot easier than the stock breech. People upgrade to steel for better accuracy and that it has a dovetail for a scope.

[@powerplay4real174]

I hope they got a scope for that puppy and the Benjamin is much harder to pump is what everyone says to. , I've watched several other videos also ⚖️ Good Demo Bubby 👍

[@syitiger9072]

Looks like a 1322 steel breech would fit

[@airgunsofalaska]

I installed one with a longer barrel in later videos. I really like the 362 and would like to get another one but in .177 cal just to see how accurate it could be at longer distances.

[@Deday-sg7lg]

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[@powerplay4real174]

Oh and you gotta break it in some more obviously and I plan to snag one and a Benjamin model also. ,💥💥💥💥💥💥🔫

[@garygallant5390]

Made in the USA. I’m suspicious. Metal breach for crosman are ridiculously expensive. Just get Weihrauch or Diana break barrel.

[@airgunsofalaska]

I don’t think the steel breech is too terrible in cost but maybe they were a lot less expensive years ago? I’ve got a Diana Mod 34 and really like that gun. But, pneumatics are easier to shoot accurately and even after I modded my 362 in later videos it was still cheaper than a model 34. I like both types of guns for different reasons. The 362 does feel a bit toy like compared to the 34 but that is primarily due to the cheap plastic stock it comes with. The gun creaks and moves around a bit when you pump it up.

[@koenraadderoeck9045]

nothing can compare with a dam good breakbaerel springer dit is myn opinion and i schoothing in myn life with ev rithing !!! from catapult ,crosbow, ak 47 m15 with evrithing .in airgungs nothing bether as a germany rifle springer !!!!!

[@airgunsofalaska]

Once I get some decent weather I want to see how the 362 compares to my RWS 34.

[@koenraadderoeck9045]

@@airgunsofalaska

[@koenraadderoeck9045]

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[@la2123]

Yes break barrel is self-contained and can shoot indefinitely. But the only downsides are always its loudness and recoil.

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@la2123 yes 👍, when shooting my different types of airguns back to back my break barrel guns are the least pleasant to shoot in regards to recoil and vibration.

[@FlyingV344]

9.19 a scratch

[@airgunsofalaska]

I think it was just something that got on the stock. It didn’t arrive scratched.

[@adalbertosolde]

Guy; Most of the parts on it are Chinese

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@adalbertosolde what is the list of parts made in China?

[@JoeJoe-gq5ff]

That gun is very loud to pump: I could hear it all the way to texas. Crosman quality has really gone down hill

[@airgunsofalaska]

As opposed to what Crosman specifically? For the price I’ve been very impressed with the 362. I have zero regrets buying one but I also realize it’s not for everyone.

[@JoeJoe-gq5ff]

@@airgunsofalaska I know two people that have already developed air leaks. They could feel something rattling and moving in the breach area with every pump. Crosman is using too much plastic

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@JoeJoe-gq5ff what model of gun?

[@JoeJoe-gq5ff]

@@airgunsofalaska the gun you bought

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@JoeJoe-gq5ff have you even looked at a 362 in person? It’s like a rifle sized version of a 1322 which means all the important parts are made of steel. If you don’t like it then don’t buy one. I think it’s an amazing gun for the money and have zero concerns about it having issues. You seem to have a grudge against Crosman, what brand do you own?

[@mikestewart8412]

This gun is a piece of crap. I bought one a few weeks ago and I've tried everything to make it group under an inch at 10m, and it just won't, not with any pellet, at any number of pumps. Scope or irons. Junk. No need for power if you don't have accuracy. I've put over 1000 rds through it, re-crowned it, made a barrel spacer for it.. nothing helps.

[@airgunsofalaska]

I wouldn’t call it a piece of crap or junk. While there’s always the chance you got a lemon, too many people have posted videos showing the gun is accurate is deem this gun as junk. Did you clean your barrel? I totally didn’t believe it would make any difference and had viewers hounding me in every video writing “Did you clean the barrel?” I finally did (several times actually) testing, cleaning, testing again, cleaning and I’m really happy with mine but it was frustrating at times. Now one thing, I’m not using the stock barrel. Maybe your barrel is defective? I bought a longer Crosman barrel and a steel breech. I found that Crosman Premiers worked well but yours could be different. Don’t give up on it. I’d go though, loosen the breech and barrel grub screws, wiggle stuff around and retighten trying to get everything to settle into where it is happy. That’s what I did, multiple times. Good luck and let us know if you see an improvement 👍

[@mikestewart8412]

@@airgunsofalaska yeah I've cleaned the barrel really well and had it apart 4 or 5 times to try and figure out what's going on. The barrel band stripped out completely the first time I took the grub screw out, the threads came out with it, so it has a new bigger one tapped in. I tried a steel breech and scope, tried recrowning the muzzle, I tried adding a barrel/tube spacer and 2nd band around it to support the barrel better, tried 6 types of pellets at different numbers of pumps, nothing seems to help. The best I have got it to shoot was around 3/4" at 10m on 6 pumps with premier domed HP, if I don't include the fliers. Scoped. Normally it's 1-2" groups at that distance. It's extremely frustrating. I really want to like it, but I can't stand the inaccuracy. The few decent groups I've shot with it had random flyers, but 9/10 groups are 1" or bigger at 10m with a scope or irons, doesn't matter. I would not buy it again if I'd known what I do now. I'd try a different barrel but we can't seem to buy replacement barrels longer than 10' in communist Kanada. Anything bigger has said its out of stock for several years.

[@airgunsofalaska]

@@mikestewart8412 Sounds like you are having similar issues to me. I ordered my longer Crosman barrel from MAC 1 airguns and it was quite filthy. I didn’t opt to have them do anything to the barrel as they had s number of services listed. I used my .22 rimfire brass brush on my barrel as patches alone weren’t getting it clean. I got criticism from some viewers for doing that but it worked. I can’t see how brass that is softer than steel is going to harm the barrel? My barrel band grub screw also stripped out and I had to do the same thing you did with retapping. I’m now happy with my accuracy and didn’t mind working through the issues as I liked the gun but I understand your frustration. My Hatsan 95 was not accurate and viewers gave me all kinds of advice which worked to improve the accuracy. But, at the end of the day I still don’t like the gun or enjoy shooting it very much. Unfortunately/fortunately it’s one of my most popular videos so I’ll likely end up shooting it some more as people like it but I much prefer to shoot my 362. Maybe try some more pellets, remove the barrel and scrub it out really well with a brass brush and Hoppes #9 and see if it improves things. That’s what I did and figured I had nothing to lose. It could be that your barrel has some defect?

[@mikestewart8412]

I played with it this morning some more and think I might have solved my accuracy issue. I completely removed the front band grub screw and left it out so now the barrel just floats through it, then put the homemade spacer back in about 5" in front of the breech and put a few tight wraps of electrical tape around the tube and barrel to secure the spacer in place and act as the only barrel support. It shoots around half inch or less at 10m with every pellet I have now, no fliers, and I was just drilling 200ml mini pop cans at 30m with the peep sight. It's real janky, but ill take it. Still think a new production gun shouldn't need this much hokey pokey to make it shoot... but I at least don't hate it now haha.

[@marcnissen578]

I’ve never had trouble outta the two I got if you knew it wasn’t shooting right get a replacement from crosman or ask for a different one from where you bought it from , this gun has a warranty against defective parts