Crosman V350 backporch plinking

[Septicdeath]

Crosman V-350 slide action
1962 - 1969
This is the Sears Roebuck variant 1966

The gun has a spring-powered piston, it uses a poppet-type valve that stores compressed air until it blows open violently. The velocity is indicated by the model number hence V-350. This one shoots closer to 370fps

As far as accuracy the V350 is on par with other BB guns. I think slightly better.The steel barrel is smoothbored, don’t expect much less than two inches at 25 feet with a good hold.

One design characteristic against this type of gun–the cocking method. The V350 isn’t easy to cock. It’s almost impossible for a young shooter unless some measures are taken. One common thing was to hold the cocking hand over the muzzle to pull back on the barrel with great force. Or pushing the barrel against something.

They probably stopped manufacturing due to safety concerns.

Today we will be doing some backporch plinking at paper from 30 feet.

 

[MScottLeeman]

That's a cool little rifle. It might be a little quirky to cock,but that just adds to the appeal (At least to me)

Thanks Man!

Mike

 

[WorriedMan]

Professor,

Couldn't agree more about the wood stock, very nice! Every now and then, on the news, there's a special on dangerously designed items, usually toys. I think the Crosman V350 would get a "dis-honorable" mention award for that cocking method. I can easily envision a kid cocking the gun, as you described, and agree that's most likely why they stopped production. For adult use, it seems OK, powerful, fast with good accuracy, but, as we know, BB guns tend to end up with kids, and therefore, not worth the risk. Very informative video with outside sound quality, much improved. Write-up also helpful. Your efforts remain most appreciated, please keep up the good work.

WM