I have owned several pump air rifles over the years… Benjamin 312, 342, 392 and Sheridan Blue Streak.
The new “Crosman C362” could be the best.
It’s a classic “Pump” design but has a steel barrel and platform design features of PCP (Pre-charged pneumatic) rifles costing 3 to 5 times as much.
The rifle is reportedly accurate right out of the box, using the using the installed “peep” sight. However, you can replace the plastic breech assembly with the relatively inexpensive steel breech kit. This gives a much more solid base to mount a scope. With the scope I have great accuracy with pretty tight grouping inside a half inch at about 20 yards.
The rifle is powerful and hard hitting. The 22 cal model will put a pellet out with around 775 fps velocity.
The rifle seems quieter than my Benjamin 342 and 392. Unlike the Benjamin 3xx series pumpers, the C362’s steel barrel design permits the attachment of a TKO moderator. With the TKO attached the “crack” of the report is reduced to a quiet “poof”. I was absolutely astounded at the reduction in the sound of the shot using theTKO.
At the current price of around $110 (2022 August) it is unquestionably an excellent buy.
A “good news/ bad news” note:
The first rifle sent to me was poorly packaged, or badly mishandled during shipping. It arrived loose in the box, the foam cushionIng was crushed, and the plastic front sight was broken off…I notice that several reviewers had the same problem. I reordered and the second rifle arrived in good shape.
Pumping this baby up to the 7 or 8 pump level for maximum power could be a challenge for some. That said, the pump lever design seems to have more leveraged than the other Benjamin/Crosman pumpers, BUT with the design comes the need to watch out, and take care NOT to snap the lever down on your fingers!! Ouch…been there, done that!!
Chuck McB
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 40 x 6 x 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.4 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Crosman |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited |
| Model Name | Crosman Classic C362 .22-Caliber Variable Pump Single-Shot Air Rifle, Black |
| Color | Multi |
| Material | Blend |
| Suggested Users | "" |
| Manufacturer | Crosman Corporation |
| Part Number | C362 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Included Components | Crosman Classic C362 .22-Caliber Variable Pump Single-Shot Air Rifle, Black |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
