Crosman 362 Multi-Pump Pellet Rifle

The size is nice for compact environmental places (trees, bushes, and other small backyard areas). Put an economical dot scope and after a few adjustments, the accuracy was amazing at 12-15 yards. Mid weight .22 caliber and stable handling for target, bird, or small rodents.

Don't like pumping 7-8 strokes for maximum power. A break barrel would be better for that size length if permit it. Didn't use the Crosman scope mount. Get a mount for a Dovetail to Picatinny/Weaver to place on the barrel for variety of scopes.

For the price, not a bad investment only if several modifications and upgrades were made. Can't be the accuracy for a compact .22 air rifle.

It is very short, light, and maneuverable.

Accuracy is poor, both with the OEM sights and a scope mounted to the steel breech. It was not suitable for hunting small game past about 10 yards, which is what I bought it for in the first place. A Daisy 880 or 901 makes a little over half the power but I would much rather take one of them hunting because 8 foot-pounds on target is far better than 14 foot-pounds worth of miss. The pumping effort, while better than a Benjamin multipump, is still noticeably harder than a Daisy or a Dragonfly M2.

If you want a multipump for hunting get a Dragonfly and don't look back. It is really worth the extra cost over a 362.

This is exactly what I expect from Crosman products. (Full disclosure, the plant in East Bloomfield, NY is about 57 miles east of my location on the same road.) It's solidly designed, very usable and does what it is supposed to do. A few drops of Pellgunoil in strategic locations and it smooths up out of the box. When I do my part, the rifle delivers accuracy at 5 pumps at 15 M. The trigger is not match grade, but easy enough to master. It is short, with good weight balance. It's also a good-looking gun, even with the synthetic stock. All in all, great value for the $$$$$$. A worthy .22 companion to my .177 Webley Vulcan springer.

The sights! The sights do not do this rifle justice. I needed all the left adjustment to bring the windage in line and am having problems keeping the peep elevated enough to stay on target at 15 M. I know it's the same rear sight as my 1377 pump pistol, jeez, Crosman, put a decent rear (even if made from engineered materials) on this rifle! Accuracy and versatility demand a set of usable sights. A much more minor quibble is the cocking force required. I was surprised at how stiff the bolt was. Other than that, this is one excellent all-around air rifle that's a great value.

As in other airguns I own, Pellgunoil is your friend. This one seems to respond to a bit of lubrication quite well. The rifle is more like a carbine in length. It is very solid, yet is light enough to carry all day long. You won't be disappointed (other than the sights) if you spend a few nickels on one.

It is very lightweight and short. That was the chief reason why I gave it a try...

It is very roughly made and wildly inaccurate. It would not print a group of better than one inch at 20 yards with a wide variety of German, American, and Czech-made pellets. Crosman claims that this rifle is appropriate for hunting "wabbits" at distances of up to 33 yards. Not with this level of accuracy! By contrast my unmodified Daisy 901 can put 5 into three-quarters of an inch at 20 yards with iron sights with several different types of pellets. Maybe I got a lemon but I didn't like it well enough to send it back and try a replacement. This would be an awesome little small game rifle if it was accurate enough. Sadly, it's not.

I tried using both the peep sight that comes on the rifle and a scope that I mounted after installing the steel breech as I tested pellets for accuracy. Neither gave acceptable results.

Nice weight, easy to handle and pump, looks good. And it's accurate, too - when it works.

1. The sights are a bit primitive but after a bit of trial and error, they work, sort of. 2. Make a working bolt, see below.

I was looking forward to getting this airgun - it checked a lot of my boxes. For a couple of days, things went well, tho I noticed the bolt was always very difficult to cycle and required a lot of strength to open.Well, today I can no longer open the bolt. There is a thick, rounded pin in the bolt channel that pops up behind the bolt and blocks pulling the bolt back. After carefully checking the user manual I found no mention of this pin, so it's a bit of a mystery to me (not having a parts schematic doesn't help; it's not yet available).
So hopefully I can send it back, but I need to think about what to get - a replacement or a refund? Very irritating!

Multi-pump design

Quality control.

Unusable out of the box. It shoots way to the right and I’ve already adjusted windage to maximum. Is anyone even testing those at Crosman?

Surprising accuracy and power. Three pumps at 10 meters print .25 c-t-c with Beeman Trophy pellets using the cheap standard aperture sight. It has beaten the steel trap like a ball peen hammer, even with only 3 pumps. The pellets flatten. I would not hesitate to use it to take small game at moderate range. I have used a variety of quality springers for hunting since 1975, and understand what works.

A better sight. The factory sight adjusts by loosening screws and guessing. The rifle is MUCH better than that. .

Take the time to test a variety of pellets. Some pellets are super accurate, others, not so good. Different pellets give groups that range from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch (useless) at 10 meters. Quality European pellets tend to work better. The time and effort will pay off in performance.

I have used quality springers since 1975. I am impressed and beyond pleased with the 362.

verry accurate shoulders Nicely. Verry customizable nice rubber but pad

Crosman needs to make it in 177 cal (they have the barrel. I just ordered one part no 2400-005 $ 15.00 & $10.00 shipping to Alaska. don't fall for the custom shop prices. unless you have no mechanical skills

uses the same steel breach as the 1322 &1377 pistol conversions a couple of flat washers behind the hammer spring will let you pump it 12 - 14 times without saving any air I've been doing this for a year now with no il effects IE no leaking (just got the steel breach can't wait for the barrel. (see where I'm going with this) ?

Light, compact, accurate and surprisingly powerful.

Had to return first one due to defective rear sight.

1. I started using springers in 1975, and still own four. They are too accurate for moderate ranges and a bit too powerful for back yard play.
2. I bought a 362 as a light, compact, back yard plinker with adjustable power and adequate accuracy for open sights at moderate range.
3. The 362 exceeded my expectations. Its accuracy is as good as mine. Three pumps are more than enough velocity. With 3 pumps pellets flatten upon hitting steel. My new steel Gamo pellet trap looks like it has been beaten with a ball peen hammer. I lined it withJambIt target backing in the hope of extending its usefulness. I wouldn’t be surprised if this little beast wouldn’t be death on squirrels or rabbits even with only 3 pumps. I have not chronographed it.
4. One problem is that the rear sight would not move enough to zero on target. Pyramyd accepted it for an exchange. They were great to deal with!
5. All in all I am very satisfied with the 362.

This may arguably be the ultimate prepper rifle. Small, slim, solid, super ez to load, wicked accurate with only 1 pump indoors 5 meters perfect power level, very quiet. Or, pump it up and shoot long range. I own many airguns, this little rifle is exceptional.

I would pay more to have a bigger quality rear sight. This one works great, it is fragile and in a vulnerable location. I'd bust it off in the woods for certain.

A steel breach kit is available for around $50-. Scope mounts directly to it. That brings the total cost up to around the 150- mark, a good value in my book.