The Webley or RWS 34 would probably have been too powerfull for the backyard. RE: Crosman 392 PA advice. As far as the shipping goes, order four tins and offset it somewhat with the fourth tin free. This air rifle is very quiet compared to my RWS Diana 45 spring-piston and seems to hit much harder. If the wind lets up Ill go try some more groupings today! Although there is plenty of smack to this gun, I wouldnt feel right about shooting at a chuck beyond this range, as they have notoriously tough skulls. But when you get used to it, it will become second nature and you can do it without a second thought. A go-to solution for interior/exterior projects, COMMAND works on metal, masonry, vinyl, drywall, tile, PVC and much more. Too many problems. I tried shooting with a firm and loose grip in three different spots. The current model doesnt really match up in quality as I remember. All these questions!!! Theres no way to tighten them enough and I have no way to use the scope. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. This isnt common, however, you are shooting very close. and if u recovered the money? By single cock I assume you mean a spring gun. Here are my last questions. Fortunately, airguns are sold by dealers like Pyramyd Air, but the combined volume of all airgun dealers is small compared to the big box stores. 1. (will it hit a pop can or a quarter?). A steel 120 cubic foot tank give a lot more fills, but it also costs more, plus you will need a valve adaptor to make it work. It saw me coming out the door and scampered back to its hole so I got into prone position about ten yards away. The Benjamin Models 397 and the 392 have roots dating back to 1949. Both scopes are ideal for me since I usually stick to shooting squirrel and plinking beer cans. could i use some household object to push it out? And, do I have to push or pull the whole sight fixture after Ive adjusted the screws? Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! PS: It looks just like my Blue Streak 1974 model serial 014454 that has never failed me. Ive used it on my SS in the past and its fine. I know you said never to clean the Benjis,so dont get mad at me, but in my experience, Ive found that periodical (once a year is plenty) cleanning with a little, and I mean a drop of Kleen-Bore gun oil on the screw side a rifle mop will clean the leading build-up inside the barrel without getting any oil into the air valve hole. in .22 with medium weight pellets. (I would use tape for example), Anyway, if this theory is correct, then using plastic or metal with a hole drilled in it as a peep sight, and attaching it to the sight itself, should work. Ill look through this blog and see if I can find it. When it goes bang, thats a detonation.). I just received a new 392 from Pyramyd Air and am a very happy hunter! Any suggestions as to scope mounts and scope? Although this mount specifically does not say that its for the 397/392, Crosman makes both those rifle and the Blue Streak and there isnt much difference between them. Well, I figured that I was rusty and the gun maybe needed to be warmed up. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? Payment not received . Did you know there is an active discussion taking place on the current blog. BB, Have you ever tried a 397 with a pellet weight about that of the .22? i dont want to ruin my gun. You have to get the 392! Im leaning towards the 392 because of the heavier caliber, cheaper price and higher availability of ammo. Thanks. I have a Benjamin Model 342 that I got as a kid in the early 70s. I looked through the first page of blogs, and saw one about solder break between barrel and piston tube separation from the 272 inter-mount. The German ones are great. I liked the fact that they slid into the breech without any forcing. should i send it in to the company for repair? any ideas? At what RANGE are you attempting this at? Manage Settings The green monofiliment in the front sight kept blurring/reflecting light into the scope, so I slid it out of the sight. Brass barrels dont get dirty, which is why they never need to be cleaned. Pumps easy. The benjamin does not apear to be well suited for a scope. If you need assistance, contact our technicians at 888-262-4867, ext. Even in 1976 some of the kids guns had the cheap plastic stocks while mine had the nice wooden stock. I have several center fire scopes lying around that I dont have a home for; 3 X 9s and one 4 x 16 weaver with an AO that focuses down to less than 10 yards. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022, More than enough to take down most small game. thx alot and thx for the blogs, the enjoyment, the help, and everything u have done for us pellet rifle enthusiasts,Insomniac. Shoot for the brain and only as far as you can hit a quarter every time. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. Post subject: Benjamin Crosman 397, 392, new and old versions? craigslist.com has no towns in the area that my parents will drive to, and garage sales are also bereft of bb guns of any kind. I think using my Sierra is making me a better shot with my 397!! All three guns are more powerful than the 22SG, which is primarily why I am recommending them. If I got the Scuba Refill clamp would I just find a dive shop or would I need to buy my own tank? I have recently purchased a Benjamin Sheridan 392 and like Chris above am doing most of my shooting in the 15 to 20 yard range. Guess Ill have to get a new 397 and saw the stock off half-ways. And of course, holding the muzzle out and away from me. The Benjamin Models 397 and the 392 have roots dating back to 1949. Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:33 am Posts: 7 . would oil for a gas airsoft guns work it is silcon here is the link. has written (B.B. Given your expertise, I figured Id ask before I potentially break something on my brand new airgun! I wouldnt dream of ruining your fun by suggesting anything to you, except to say look at the sights on your rifle right now. However, I dontt like the pumping. its from sports authority, its nearby so i dont have to pay for shipping. I havent tried them in a 392, but I have tested them at distance extensively in an AirForce Talon SS. This is the best Air Rifle I have ever used. Then cock and shoot it again (no pellet) and listen to hear if any gas escapes. If you can squeak a few more dollars, the Beeman R7 is an all-time classic. The only replacement sight will be a peep, or a used rear sight. But, if youre not planning to hunt, the 397 is your best bet. Thomas, BB, Never mind, I figured it out, Some of the letters in the word verification are capitols! Juddson. BB,I just got a Benjamin 397 primarily for pest control. It has started to get smoother. The tell II shoots, but seems a little underpowered, probably from 70+ years of use. What I dont know is how this would translate into on game performance. No, I havent heard of that, but there are a lot of people interested in the gun so it doesnt surprise me. Anyways I have the Benjamin 397 and was wondering what you think is a nice distance to zero in the open sights to for a well rounded point of impact for shooting mostly done between the 10-20yards mark. Sheridans come in two flavors, plain and shiney. I read the posts you directed me to. I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. Thanks Thomas. That is not too much. Yes, itsd a good domed pellet, which is fine for hunting. Crosman premier .22 domed? Well, my question is what are the subtle differences between the 392 (.22 cal) and the (.20)Blue Streak. On my 397, I installed the B272 intermounts with the accu-shot off-set mount. They look really good on the Talon with a big scope. As for pellets, use the heaviest accurate pellet you can find. This blog is nearly 4 years old and there are almost 800 individual posts like this one. Either one I buy, Im going to want to put the Leapers 432 Bugbuster on it, since I hear its a pretty amazing scope for the bucks. One has a strange rear site which are two half circles. What can I do to fix the problem???? This blog is independent from Pyramyd Air and I would have to do the same research as you to learn the answers. Can you check your word verification archives? Lets hope its a good one. I plan to use the Weaver B-square scope base for the Benjamin blue streak and accushot 2 piece 1 weaver rings. On Feb. 4th 06 Doug called his 1960s pellet rifle a Benjamin Franklin. The top turret was turned 900 degrees south. However, I find for me that it is easier to grip the stock of the gun than the top of the barrel, meaning that a scope would not be in the way. And you must hunt in season with a license. If I had gone to the local sporting goods store with my lack of knowledge there is no telling what I might have bought. Shooting mostly from 20-30 yds with occasional shot out to 35-40 yds. Since the Talon SS dosent have much recoil couldnt I use one of these scopes. Thanks again, your are providing me quite an education. The silicone oil for airsoft guns might work, but I dont know for sure. 633.8 FPS and 12.76 FPE with Daisy 14.3 grains flat-nosed pellet. I know the 392 has a lot of loyal fans, but unfortunately, I wasnt pleased with it. I have not heard that Crosman has any such gun in the works, but you might look at the Daisy 22SG. It can shoot lead pellets up to 685 fps and alloys up to 800 fps. It still looks great and I think it is time to fire it again after sitting in the closet for 18 years. Part shortages is causing numerous manufacturers to alter their original intentions. Ten to 20 yards is a toughie, because of the parallax between the sights and bore. If youre looking for a well made, affordable gun for pest control or just plinking around, you cant go wrong with the Benjamin 392. That keeps the valves closed against dirt. I would only really use the 8.5g ones for hunting once in awhile because of their increased veloicity and penetration. Never clean the barrel! When buying a used 392 or C9, is there anything to watch out for? :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. Synthetic pellets do leave a residue in the bore, but it might not be too bad in a brass barrel like the 397s. my home range is about 30 yards, so i wanted to see downrange, however if you think a peep sight would be better id follow your advise. Yes, that is entirely normal. Which would you recommend? item 1 Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 Cal. The price, the looks and craftsmanship keep my buying Benjamin Sheradin models however. But let me ask you what pellets you consider too light and too heavy for a 1000 fps spinger. I did a web search, and found your web site, among others. You want a .22 with the same accuracy as a Gamo Shadow 1000. For quite some time, we have offered a proprietary Baker Airguns Benjamin 392/397 scope mount for the 39X series of guns. Stop pumping it. Looks a bit toy-like at first, until you fire it. Based on your answers I will know what to do. What were the pellets? Hello there i have the older model 880 the cast version tells you how old it is one of the first 880s on the market.I believe. The pellet impacted exactly where I was aiming for an instant kill. my gun is 2 days old. Thomas, It happenned again!?!? I cant say enough about this rifle. Offhand, I seem to recall you could get .177s in the 14-15 gr category. Ive never tested one but I trust anything Webley makes in England. The 3X9 would be a good compromise and might help with sighting in. Is this a mistake or is there actually a difference in power plants? Close but not exact. I was pretty excited to try out a more expensive pellet gun than I had ever owned, but this one is disappointing. Also Ive read several reviews here and elsewhereabout the b272 mounts not fitting as well on the 397. In conclusion, 8 pumps while holding the slope in a firm or loose grip seems to be my best bet and I will keep practicing, constantly changing and testing out new ways. The trigger also has sharp edges that could have been eased for comfort. Today, it causes a lot of confusion. im still trying to get a benjamin 392, ive checked almost all pawn shops around 30 miles from my house, my parents wont drive me to any gun shows, and they wont put any credit card numbers on the internet for fear that someone will hack it and take their money. Some shooters can even manage to get 1/4 at 30 yards and 1.25 at 50 yards. is there anything im missing that should be important? 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. See you there. Pyramyd sells it. A 312 is virtually identical in power and accuracy to a 392. I had a thought. He also honed his writing skills by sharing his outdoor experiences with fellow schoolmates through their high schools magazine. Merry Christmas. It keeps a low profile on the gun, and keeps that area free right over the breech where you naturally want to put your hand to pump. Daisy wadcutters arent the best pellets. Would u suggest me buying this? Hard Air Magazine covers the whole airgun community and provides visitors with a constantly changing variety of news and airgun test reviews. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The Gamo Whisper would be okay for your girlfriend but the synthetic stock cannot be shortened without ruining it. Somehow smoothing it out would defeat the purpose. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. This is currently. I have a problem with my benjamin multi pump. I adjusted the stop-screw up, and that helped out a good bit. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Thanks a lot.-Bob. More Info. Contact George Pena.George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. $0.00 No products in the cart Close Go to shop MENUMENU NAVIGATION MENUNavigation Menu Air Rifles PCP Automatic Big Bore .30/.303 Caliber 9mm/.357 Caliber .45 Caliber .50 Caliber Repeating Single Shot Semi-Auto Ambi & Left Hand Ambidextrous Left Hand Arrow / Pellet is this normal? The stock is nicely sculpted in the classic American style that suits most shooters. Fix your Benjamin or Sheridan pneumatic at home! Introduced under the Sheridan brand, the Model C Silver Streak had a level of power and performance which was unmatched at that time. BB, I finally recieved my 392, and am kinda displeased with it. The Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle is a multi-pump air rifle. I am very happy I bought it and my wife should be too when I tell her next month Thanks for another winner AppleManiac, I have a Benjamin Model 112. I recommend wadcutters in this rifle Gamo Match are good. but the hand pump has two holes drilled into it with splinters stickin out, are these for screws to hold the handle on the gun? or is there a kit i can get? If anyone knows where to get one please email me @ derrickhand72@aol.com thanks (Jeremy). Good question. Trying to find a repair or restoration parts for a 1960s Benjamin Franklin pellet rifle 177cal. New, All-weather synthetic Stock and fore grip, DURABLE - Synthetic all-weather stock and foregrip, VARIABLE PUMP - Control the range of speed. After running the numbers, a 10.6 grain Kodiak in .177 at 1000 FPS has a higher FPE than a 15.8 grain JSB Diabolo in .22 at 685 FPS. Another question out in the field, how long can one keep the 392 pumped up? This is currently the oldest Benjamin airgun still in production. As a scope it is very promising on the 392. Thanks for the quick response BB. Careers. Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. What are the differences (better quality, more agressive look, traditional mantle bearer??? This gun is one that truly harkens back to "the good old days." Even when Crosman bought Benjamin, they left the quality alone. Alternatively you can skip that and go right to it by typin in this site /manual/benjamin-sheridan. I own a 397 and I am pleased with everything about it. bbhow about for hunting, is the Field Target Special still good? Does having the peep sight closer to the eye improve the peep sight in any way? IB and BB,Thanks for the advice. I guess you can tell Im a big fan of this air rifle! The dot sight ia not faulty, the mount is slanted down. I dont recommend you use this gun in the suburban/city area especially if you are close to other houses. 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