Hey BB, tried the cut and paste to no availe. No technique is required for a pneumatic. the fps of this rifle is down quite a bit,i would have to buy co2 for it, or refill the tank. Nod. Some shooters can even manage to get 1/4 at 30 yards and 1.25 at 50 yards. I think I will try some match wadcutters for hunting, especially when using chest shots. PS: It looks just like my Blue Streak 1974 model serial 014454 that has never failed me. People love its beautiful fit and finish, reliability, durability, accuracy, and recoilless. It needs two-piece one-inch rings. Ill look through this blog and see if I can find it. Posted by 24 days ago. Thank u for your help. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? I assume this is normal since the gun is only a day old and seems to function fine but I just wanted to make sure. Benjamin 392 & 397. Your old gun is probably worth about the $50 credit Crosman offers, but spending some more getting it fixed up would probably be a good idea. Its made specifically for the 392/397. I had a thought. This is an awesome gun B.B. Residents of New Jersey can buy bb guns through a designated local gun store after acquiring an Airgun Permit. 1. Is it true ? BB, thanks for awnsering so quickly I most likely will get this gun keep up the good work bb, BB, could you tell me what pellets would be best for this gun?Those one pellets that are called hyper volicity lead free pellets are those good for the benjamin.if not thats fine.I need to know some good pellets so i can order them with the benjamin thanks alot. Thats fine, because the power level dictates that this rifle should be used by someone who can exercise great responsibility. Im trying to help with keeping up with posts to past blogs, but man Kevin you must have your system set up to beep like my kids cell phones depending on whos calling. For instance, how about the Benjamin 342? Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! Thanks ill just enjoy the gun and face the bad times when they come. Right? The 397 does not allow for left-right adjustment, so if the rifle is slightly off one way you must aim off to compensate. ), I bought a sampler pack of RWS pellets at the bass pro shop outside Knoxville, while on the road, and when I got home I tried them on both my springer and old reliable 397, and I must say I was impressed. You should be able to take cottontail rabbits. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sheridan Benjamin 392PA .22 Cal 392 Air Rifle Pellets Wood Very at the best online prices at eBay! Ive got one on order right now from PyramydAir. Ive adjusted it up as far as it will go and still way off. The Benjamin 392 matched all of the the criteria I had for the prefect rifle, except for one. And you must hunt in season with a license. Shoot for the brain and only as far as you can hit a quarter every time. 6 pumps at 20 yards.25 shots to zero in,with open sights.This will do until Baker Airguns gets my scope mount to me.Nice feel and balance.Pumping is a chore, but I like the results. Thanks for all your help BB. You leave it fully charged all the time. The new synthetic stock Model 392S and 397S air rifles continue to offer variable velocity capability, simply by making more or less pumps for the shot. A multi-pump appeals to some people but not others. However, if thats what you shoot, I would zero at 15 yards and then shoot groups at both 10 and 20 yards to see how far off they are. My current gun of choice is the CF-X (.177) with Kodiak EHs (10.6gr). Just bolt it on and thats it. bb,i just recieved an older blue streak from my grandfather. Yes, the 392 is too hard for a 14 year-old, unless hes a bodybuilder. I think i over pumped my benjamin 392. it is fairly new and will no longer hold air since i over pumped it. Thanks for the information and advice; I will return it but I'm wary about getting another 392. If I were smart, Id toss them into the lead pot the next time I cast bullets. and thengoing thru a bunch of various style pelletsfrom Straight Shooters Variety Pack,it seems that Match Grade WadCutterswork best in this gun. A very comfortable rifle to handle. Thanks for your quick response, I will probably purchase the 392. Loosely holding the slope got me 3 and 14/16 inches as my best (average of 4 and 2/16 inches). I do not recommend scoping this rifle! Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. Benjamin Trail NP. No, the lead pellets will be more accurate. 2. Visiting our advertisers and/or clicking Affiliate Links is the best way you can say thank you to HAM, enabling this magazine to be free to read. Thanks alot thats a relief i thought it was broken their for a second thanks bb. So .22 pellet is the favorite choice for pest eliminators and small game hunters. http://www.airgunexpress.com/NEWJPEGS/115-48-0397-E.jpg copy and paste to adress bar. Is that Normal for this gun ? how many tins or how many pellets should i purchace? I still dont like scopes on multi-pumps. I read Phils message about how hard the gun is to pump, and sure ive gotten stronger over the last year, but Im still pretty weak, I overly enjoy the computer and my ps2 (I border on the edge of girlish weakness) well ive nvr been strong and i think that having to pump up the gun by holding it to my chest might take away alot of the fun. I pulled it out and went to sight it in and my first five shots were all really tight, it is a little bit of a bear to get the last 2 pumps especially since I have been ussing my springers so long but I have found that for just plinking aroung 5 to 6 punps have been plenty. My wife took posession of my Blue Streak when rats invaded out house. But the trigger gets harder to pull with each pump stroke you put in. well my benjamin 392 came in the mail today. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Series: 4 Piece: Model: Intermount: . Now that when I pump.. it just glides thru very smoothly and does not generate air. First, it handles a scope better and it sounds to me like you have your heart set on a scope. Come check us out. I know its not a replacement for a real target gun, but Im curious the extent to which you can control the power reliably and repeatedly. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. However, I still like the idea of his Steriod treatmen. The heavy pellets like the Kodiak and Logun wont be as accurate at low power, and the JSB is the all-around champion in these rifles. Remember, This is my first springer, so its a whole different ball game for me!! However, the new Monte Carlo-style synthetic stock is said by the manufacturer to shrug off inclement weather better than the traditional wood. Benjamin Airguns- Model 392 Bolt Action .22 Pump Air Rifle. What you are telling me is that both knobs have been rotated many TIMES to bring the reticle and striking point of the pellet together. Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023. I need a small rifle for my girlfriend to shoot. Kind of partial to the wood stocked .22 version, but it seems to be discontinued, along with the wood stocked .177, both replaced by the synthetic stocked versions. Let us help! For example the Gamo 890S, Beeman SS1000/GH950-GS1000. Here is what you want IF your rifle was made in the last 5 years: /product/air-venturi-williams-64-peep-sight?a=5, It will be interesting to see how this gun does with the Williams Sight. If it makes a pop, dont overpump it again. But since my 397 has very special nostagic meaning to me, Ill be ordering another venturi mount asap. It has an angle bracket that screws into two screws to the side of the receiver of the 392/397, A standard Williams Peep sight with dove tail mounting will not easily adapt to the 392/397. On possums Id be sure to use a head shot, only. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. It tops out at 850 f.p.s. I remember jimping on the front sight as wellmaybe Im wrong, it was, afterall, a long time ago. The diablos gave me the best groupings, .40 at 10 yards. Privacy Policy | What more can I tell you? BB-Thanks for the quick response. B-Square rings are made for adult air rifles while the Crosman Intermount is more of a stopgap measure to put a scope on a gun that doesnt have a good base for it. The solution is to remove the pump rod and clean the oil from the pump head and the inside of the pump tube. Thomas, It happenned again!?!? I had to put a yellow twist tie around the triggerguard so she could identify the Blue Streak among my other airguns (the pellet box was yellow in those days). Using a cheaper rifled steel barrel and synthetic stock (like the Phantom, not their other pump guns) would make a superb gun in the $80-100 range, and might even hold up a little better to scratches and abuse. I bought a Benjamin 392 in 1975 and still have it today. Fortunately there are plenty of places to get them repaired. I cant wait to shoot it, but i dont have any pellets yet, so i pumped the gun once (yep, its a little hard to pump, and i cant use my left hand, severed the tendon couple months ago), and set it in the corner of my room. i cant even shoot this well with my .22 firearm!!! Thanks. Thank you Mr B. BB,If you dont pump the benji more than 3-4 times how loud will it be and what will the velocity be? . I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. I would start with the JSB, then check the Kodiak. Yes, that is entirely normal. over twenty years ago as a young teen it was a pretty good back then. I dont want to scratch up the black-on-brass finish. writes a new article every day Monday-Friday), scroll down to the bottom of the article and click on comments. I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. A Benjamin 397 isnt THAT loud, but it is certainly MUCH louder than the Gamo Shadow 1000. It's reliable, sturdy, durable, has a high recoil, and can last for many years without much maintenance. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. Shoot the gun with a pellet. Thanks for all the time you spend here. This is the second time I have answered this question and the third time you have asked it. I really like my Benjamin 397, but I need better sights. Pellgunoil isnt a good lubricant. On my 397, I installed the B272 intermounts with the accu-shot off-set mount. Features: Elegant hardwood stock All metal barrel construction Beautiful and functional Brass bolt and hard ware Fully Functioning safety Specifications: Caliber: .177 Ammo Type: Pellets Body Components: Wood Stock with Metal Barrel Assembly Power Supply: Multi-Pump Pneumatic Rifle Overall Length: 36.25 inches Barrel Length: 19.25 inches Fire for the screw that screws into the bolt and acts as the bolt lug, or what size it is to get at a hardware store? It is exacttly what you describe. Like everything else, metal expands and contracts with temperature and barometric variances (sp???). Why We Like The Benjamin 392. Try my recommendation before doing anything else. The screws and holes are already there. The Benjamin has laid to rest many pests and even taken game as large as racoons. Im not sure if its because I am used to spring guns, but it is just too timeconsuming, and cumbersome for me. I cant wait for ur next blog, i find myself sitting on the edge of my seat through the long nights, avidly awaiting ur next post well, maybe i dont go that far, but i do enjoy ur priceless information on bb guns, pellet rifles, bbs, pellets, etc. . Thank you very much, BB, your blog has been extremely helpful. Thats just a B-Square 17010 Weaver scope base. Does the blue streak outperform the 392? (take or give $25-50) I was looking at the Crosman 800x, but have heard that their accuracy isnt that great. Shoots most pellets great. You have to get the 392! Again, assuming an equal level of accuracy and shot placement, what is more effective the higher FPE of the .177, or the larger smack/wound channel of the lower FPE .22? Does the Williams Sight improve accuracy much better then stock? Does the accuracy drop off considerably on a steroid modded gun if you pump it to capacity? I will experiment with any you suggest. I liked the fact that they slid into the breech without any forcing. That could be the problem. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. thats what i would like to do with it. All these questions!!! Others of smaller stature or those like me developing artharitis in their upper body might try this method of pumping. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. The peep sight used to be a very simple affait to install. I would love to try some nice pellets! In fact, you are supposed to leave a pump of air in the gun when you are not shooting it. That must haved ruined your day, would it be rude of me to ask how much u lost? Yes, itsd a good domed pellet, which is fine for hunting. The stock has aswelling part in the foregrip to make pumping easier for shooters. Gas vs Spring Piston: Which One is Better? However, can you advise on windage adjustment? No, you should not put the muzzle on the ground and then cock the rifle with the stock. P.S. With a good hit, your rifle is more than enouigh. The iron sight is decent if you have good vision and have no need for the scope. Well gee buddy whats that telling you about the potential to increase your bottom line? It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. ql. These birds are a little large for a 392, though it can do the job in a pinch. over the weekend i saw a benjamin 392 airsource (uses co2) on sale for 109.99. wow. A Gamo Shadow would be as good as a 392, but they were recently recalled by Gamo. Accuracy will be about the same. now there is no pressure in the pump, i tried to unistall it but i dont have a owners manual , if somebody has one please let me now my e mail is ivanier@hotmail.com thanks, First off, this is a suggestion, i would wait for bbs advice, Ive only had my benjamin for a few weeks , ok, bb has suggested (to people with problems with their pump) two people who fix benjamin/sheridan rifles, they are George Pena and Rick Willnecker. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued producing the Model C until 1992. Squirrels arent scarce in my woods, its just that theres no one in my family that enjoys eating them every few weeks, the birds have all migrated south, the rabbits ARE scarce, and that leaves my sisters and my cats. With a 397, your aim has to be better but perhaps six pumps and a good hollowpoint pellet should be the right ticket. The 392 has a knock-open valve whose trigger remains the same always. This is the best Air Rifle I have ever used. At 15 yards, the groupings are tight, but always about 2 high. The gun its self is great and it is very acurate without optics. the rear sight has broken off. Is this a mistake or is there actually a difference in power plants? Not very powerful, but a true delight to shoot. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Though my very first, out of the box, groups were as tight as you said theyd be (shot at 10M), they were just a bit high and right. It has already happened in other Crosman guns, so dont wait too long to get your gun. Sight in for 20 yards and use Kentucky elevation for closer shots by moving the tip of the front sight down to the bottom of the rear notch instead of level with the top. Gotcha. However, I am a little concerned about the noise level. Further along the way, the US Marine Corps got wind of his excellent combination of skills and sought to put them into good use by employing him as a combat correspondent. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. It would not pump up and he was looking for parts and/or service for the gun. I loved those guns. Thanks, Nod. At five pumps they tumble inside and flatten side-ways without exiting (all at 15 yards). Can I accurately hit crows out to 35 or 40 yards with this gun? They want to remove them from the market. I wasnt really crasy about this product, but things are starting to come around. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. The index is on Sep 30. PS don't for get the daily blog at/blog//. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. i know that i will be able to pump up the gun, and i still dont want the co2 392, my mom is trying to get an izh 61 or benjamin 392 for me for Christmas (she found a Benjamin 392 but she couldnt see the pump handle! The value of the gun ranges from $40 in working condition and no finish up to $200 with all the original black nickle over silver nickle and in a good box. 22 bolt Action variable pump pellet air rifle features Monte Carlo styling, A durable all-weather synthetic stock and fore grip, rifled barrel and fully adjustable rear sight. I still dont totally understand the science behind it, but it works. Careers. OK BB, Heres my latest finding on pellets. Im saving the bulldogs and pointeds for the sand bags!!! Got a giggle out of it, but we wont be doing that anymore!! can the crosman 1400 be modify in anyway.i know Mac1 have a new arm lincage for the crosman 392.would it work on the crosman 1400.have about tuning the valves.Honestly speaking which one you would rather have.? Did you know there is an active discussion taking place on the current blog. But that doesnt mean they wouldnt if they werent binding in some way. For more on the in-depth comparison between synthetic and wood stock, see this post. Once the sight is removed, you are left with the pieces of metal with groves in them (one on each side). Hard Air Magazine Online Privacy Statement, Making The Guinness World Record Longest Air Rifle Shot. (Im thinking maybe the 397 due to smaller pellet). I was hoping one of the CO2 guns would work since that would be much easier for me to keep charged. Pyramyd sells it. It needs two-piece rings. I built a sturdy pellet trap of ply-wood, with ten, and twenty yards marked with international orange spray paint. What about putting a piece of plastic over the top of the rear sight, using it as the peep sight then? I cant decide between the 4X32 bug Buster, the BSA huntsman 3X12X50 or the Leapers 3X9X32 32mm with the range estimating mil dot reticle and the AO. is the first person i would ask advice from. Pellgunoil may work, but I would use it only in a pinch. Of course, these could all be flukes and these pellets could be very innacurrate. I know what Pellgunoil is. And, yes, a head shot is good. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Ethan Smith is a seasoned marine veteran, professional blogger, witty and edgy writer, and an avid hunter. Both scopes are ideal for me since I usually stick to shooting squirrel and plinking beer cans. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. Im already having luck with the sites u gave me thx!! I sighted it to have the impact of the pellet fall 1.5 inches under the center of the riticle. You are about to purchase a $140 air rifle and you are questioning an additional $25 purchase of pellets that you have to have to operate the rifle? I understand why you state that your opposition to mounting these rifles because of the pumping issue, but Ive come up with a suggestion that my help others out. I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. what r ur opinions on this rifle like this? Alot of us love and shoot that gun.FYI, you posted to a blog that B.B. Im afraid to use a bore brush. i need something to get me out of the house and away from the computer, tv, ps2, etc. About a year ago I bought a Crosman 357 for kicks. There are only 2 major issues with the gun that show up in the negative reviews: Firstly, when you pump the gun, the forearm smacks down into the barrel so hard and makes loud noise. The .22 is preferred for the reasons you cite. I do want to try out some of the round balls, but Beeman doesnt make them in 22 caliber. First, Id like to thank you and the others for the great info and help ordered a 392 from Pyramyd. Just keep the distances and the size of the game reasonable. Do NOT use anything but Crosman Pellgunoil to do this. Easier for me by Gamo the annoying pests in your backyard use a head shot is good used! 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