I have my Crosman 362 for about a year now. This little pumper is light-weight and insanely accuracy at 10-20 yard shooting off-hand. I now consider throwing in a Crosman steel breech so I can mount a scope for long-range shooting. I have read that the screw on the steel breech is not flush and loading a pellet is problematic. Some also complained that the muzzle speed drops after swapping in the steel breech. Is this still a problem? Shall I get the breech after all?
Crosman Crosman 362 with Steel Breech?
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I would take a look at the steel breech from www.AlchemyAirWerks.com. The breech screw that they provide sits flush with the breech.
I installed one on my 2240 and it works very well. The breech is offered in aluminium as well as steel. I've been very happy with it. It's also ambidextrous.
I have not heard of a steel breech causing a loss in velocity. I have heard that a steel breech will increase velocity.
I installed one on my 2240 and it works very well. The breech is offered in aluminium as well as steel. I've been very happy with it. It's also ambidextrous.
I have not heard of a steel breech causing a loss in velocity. I have heard that a steel breech will increase velocity.
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The Crosman website has the steel breech listed for $43 (see link below). I have a Benji 392 and they are accurate and well made. Just didn't shoot as many shots through it because multi pump. Good luck with the upgrade. https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-steel-breech-parts-kit/
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I have worked on a few of these Crosman Lego guns and can't imagine any way for the steel breech to reduce velocity unless the installer messed up the transfer port seal. The Crosman Steel breech is a good part. Get a good quality .050" allen wrench before you start the disassembly. Been shooting my anniversary 362 over a year now, and got another 2240 for christmas.
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The steel breech upgrade is the way to go. It will not effect velocity in one way or another.
The transfer port insert has to be installed with the short end upwards.
As far as the breech screw goes; after testing a couple shots put a drop of candle wax on the screw. It's an old trick that works great and lasts as long as you want.
Crosman does use 2 different breeches. One a "hidden" screw where the screw is under the bolt/probe. The other is clearly visible when you pull the bolt back to load a pellet. Not sure which one your 362 has.
Mike
The transfer port insert has to be installed with the short end upwards.
As far as the breech screw goes; after testing a couple shots put a drop of candle wax on the screw. It's an old trick that works great and lasts as long as you want.
Crosman does use 2 different breeches. One a "hidden" screw where the screw is under the bolt/probe. The other is clearly visible when you pull the bolt back to load a pellet. Not sure which one your 362 has.
Mike
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Just to expand on that a little. The breech with the hidden screw also requires the notched hammer so it clears the screw.
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Transfer port goes long end up. I have bought several used and discounted 13xx's with people putting them in upside down and selling them as parts or not working. This will cause a velocity decrease if installed wrong. All my builds have steel breeches. It's the way to go. You can also get small washers for the bolt.
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Yes, some people sale small washers that go under the tiny 4-48 breech bolt. You can find them in the classified or on ebay. Never used them as I bought aftermarket high strength bolts and turn them to fit the breech. No fear of stripping them. If you use the rear mounted breech bolt you need to use a notched hammer like the 2240.
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