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Ive taken several squirrels, and many rabbits. 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. item 1 Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 Cal. Im already having luck with the sites u gave me thx!! Merry Christmas. Ive been out shooting the Benjamin for the past two hours and my arms are getting sore! It still shoots like new and neverneeded any repair. Eventually, the entire sight will either completely slide out of the groves by tapping, or you can simply pull the little bit that remains free. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. Would the Crossman 64 Peep Sight be my best bet or is there something else that would work? Insomniac gave you a great answer. PyramydAir.com uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Yesterday, one of my coworkers brought in a older 22 caliber Benjamin that he wanted me to research on the internet. I am hoping that I get great results with these pellets and I hope to find the best to use with my air rifle out of these 3. The tension loosens as the elevation is lowered. I dont know what kind of gun you have, nor the caliber. Cooking oils are not good for gun lubrication because they dont have the viscosity you need. Is this dropping air pressure normal or is my rifle defective? Im a strong guy, and wouldnt have to worry about the extra effort to pump. And if I can actually pull it off. BB thanks alot for the info i will be sure to get those. What do you mean by the crack about the German guns? But just a tad of oil mind you. This pump is very weak a prone to wear out. should i send it in to the company for repair? Would u suggest me buying this? Besides, it also has lots ofknockdown power to finish an animal in one clean shot. Even if I cant find a good way to mount the scope Ill definately hang on to the gun. -Variable power. ($), Shipping cost: I did take my old 98 model 397 to an authorized service center to be checked out. MayberryDaysin the Great Smoky Mountains. Whats the difference between pellgunoil and weblube? And dont fail to lubricate the pump head with Crosman Pellgunoil. And both were more accurate than any of the other pellets Ive experimented with. I have the 397 and plan on getting a 392 in the near future. I did purchase and install the peep sight, but removed it to work with the open sights first. What would a dive shop charge to fill up the bottle. i need something to get me out of the house and away from the computer, tv, ps2, etc. OK BB. The reason the B-Square mount doesnt get good reviews is because people dont install it correctly. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/b-square-17010-benjamin-sheridan-scope-base-weaver-picatinny-rail?a=431. The 3X9 would be a good compromise and might help with sighting in. Still pretty accurate, Im 60 now will be passing it to my grandson when he turns 16 in about 8 years. Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I guess Im not yet getting the fact that you dont just line them up. The factory sights are cheap and inaccurate, so I wont bother using them. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Open the pump lever as far as it will go. Im looking at getting a good multi pump rifle for squirrel hunting. Your rifle ALWAYS diesels. Here is where to get it fixed: Rick Willnecker in PA. Therefore, having a brass barrel is a huge advantage that can make your gun last for years. Note that you should always keep asingle pump in this rifle when you are done shooting to maintain the seal and keep it lasts for years. My C9 was the rifle I cut my teeth on before shooting with a team and earning my expert rating with cartridge riflesthats right, I started with a Sheridan .20 caliber pellet gun and jumped straight into competitive shooting. I cant remember if the bolt on my C9 locked down into place after loading it or not. I would use only the scopes and mounts Crosman recommends for use with the Intermount. Hi B.B. (I feel like I asked you this before). I searched pyramyd air and found that u can pay by check!! Thanks BB for taking the time to answer so many questions. problem solved!! Hard Air Magazine is a Trademark of Archer Airguns Inc. No spam, only great airgun news and deals. Thanks. Heres something, the barrel of my 392 had black paint in the end that I removed with q-tips and nail polish remover ok Ive got plenty of time on my hands. Warranty: 24 Months Manufacturer: Crosman. Secondly, have you ever tried the benjamin sheridan cylindrical pellets in either of these uns and if so how do they perform? Read this post:/blog/2006/1/adjustable-scope-mounts/. I have come across my father-in-laws Benjamin Franklin H 39666. :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. The RWS Diana 34 is hardly a small rifle. The 1400 is fine, but its valve isnt very friendly to the trigger. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. In the day when Benjamin did that (put those words on left side the gun in quotes) people read more and got the inference. After agonizing over all the pros and cons of owning a nicer model over the 392, I finally came down to earth. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. bb,is their any way to tell the year my blue streak was made?also are there any replacement iron sights that i can buy? I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. I ran out of pellets again and it might be a while before I get more. Thanks for your help. I read on reviewcentre.com that the crosman mounts & scopes are not very good, and the B-square mounts work better with the 392. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! You cannot go wrong with this gun: its sturdy, reliable, durable, recoilless, and is built to last for years with very little maintenance. my 392 holds that pump for years. Benjamin Sheridan Model 392 .22 Caliber Black Mfg# 392 $ 234.08 $ 173.89 Add to cart Category: Air Rifles Description Reviews (0) Description This .22 caliber multi pump pneumatic features a sleek and lightweight American hardwood Monte Carlo stock and fully rifled brass barrel. I can buy a Benjamin 347, that is in 90% condition, that was made in 1977 for $100 or I can buy a brand new 397 for $130. This gun is one that truly harkens back to "the good old days." Even when Crosman bought Benjamin, they left the quality alone. For Benjamin 392, various shooting tests have been conducted by different shooters with positive results. It just won't fit my face properly to use open sights. The only question is whether the rings will stop where the scope tube is smooth, because the Bug Buster is short and has a very limited mounting area. If you remember the date (roughly), Id be glad to study up on it. 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. So, I was all over the airgun idea. Heres the url. Thank you very much BB, youre the main reason I always get my stuff from pyramidair. I recieved the 397 and bsquared mount in the mail this week and I am forced to agree with you. I woud like to get it refurbished, as it has ahard time holding air now. Want to do one on the same subject? This is a superb hunting gun. The Benjamin 392 is a bit hard to pump, it needs better coating on the barrel, and the iron sights are useless, but otherwise this is one of the finer rifles I have had the pleasure of owning. Online Accessisbility | When I shot the same way at eight pumps, all my groups stayed below 3 inches. I brought that one to my buddys house for our ussual friday afternoon plinking. To fix this, you should add some tapes into the contact point between the foregrip and the barrel to quiet it down. Most homes keep a can of 3-in-1 for lubricating the hinges when they squeak. If I upgraded to JSB exacts and mounted the bug buster, do you think I could expect this to shrink into the .5 range or am I being too hopeful? I was out of the office until today. I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) Fix your Benjamin or Sheridan pneumatic at home! for pests in the back yard with the Talon set on 400fps and for fox hunting with the talon set on Max. http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.html. etc.) I have tested a steroided silver streak, which is very similar to the 392. If you mount the scope with short eye relief, the pellet loading action becomes the pain because the scope gets in the way while you do it. What is your take on the Crosman Sierra Pro break-barrel? https://www.pyramydair.com/product/b-square-20054-1-sport-utility-rings-weaver-dovetail?a=432, http://www.airgunexpress.com/NEWJPEGS/115-48-0397-E.jpg, https://www.pyramydair.com/product/ics-airsoft-silicone-oil-spray?a=772, http://home.joimail.com/~sifu_mcconahy/index.html, http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2077747&cp=&fbn=Taxonomy%7CBB+Guns%2FAmmo&f=Taxonomy%2FTSA%2F2098726&fbc=1&kw=.22+ammo&parentPage=search, Generation 2 .25 caliber Benjamin Marauder: Part 12, Why You Should Hunt Coyote This Offseason. I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. I have an old Benjamin .177 caliber air rifle, which I believe is a Model 397. They look really good on the Talon with a big scope. I went to make one last adjustment to the elevation and part of the tip on top for the flat head screw driver popped right off so I broght it back and exchanged it for a new one. The current page of the blog will open. Furthermore, the barrel is made of brass (an alloy made of copper and zinc). These are surprisingly inaccurate pellets that group two, three or four pellets together (1-2 inch groups) and send two or three away from the group (2-3 inches away from main group). The culprit is the intermounts. It could be my failing eyesight, too. Thats a common error. You leave it fully charged all the time. wrote in 2005. for al your help. Al it takes is one pump before you will know why I feel that way. It looks great next to the rest of my guns and adds a little variety to my collection. Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. I did find my scope a tad loose the other day, so I yurned back the off-set mount a bit, and that solved the issue. Wish Crosman would have spent a little more time on this,as well as those cheap plastic sites too!!! Either of these two guys is perfect for your needs. I went ahead and ordered that Williams Peep Sight yesterday so that should help as well. If you appreciate quality American products, these two certainly fit the bill. I was suprised to find that the predators gave me a .75group at 10 yards. I am glad I did not pay the extra for the easy-pump modification. The quality, I'm sad to say, is lacking. or a light very accurate rifle such as the izh 61. the elevation screw is almost compleatley out of the hole in the sight. It says in the owners manuel that you should use crosman Pellgunoil. Thats enough for crows, but too light for raccoons and foxes unless the shot is perfect. I looked up the Talon SS on the Pyramyd Ait site. In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. I started by supporting the gun on its balance point and loosely holding it. Having never seen a hardwood pellet gun, and with the looks of it I have to have one. I can practice in my yard without endangering anybody. There are a couple of different listings on online retailed websites with different prices P.S. The Bug Buster 2 works with most one-inch two-piece scope rings. Maybe you can find a bargain there? Try the airgun fit-it stations listed in this blog: /blog/2005/7/co2-and-pneumatic-guns-where-to-get-them-fixed/, great site not very web savy, so I just found it , Ive got an old pneumatic in .20 that I believe to be a sheridan, but its unmarked except the end cap with the thumb depress safety, which says hold down to fire. They arent made well for it. Whats The Best $200 PCP Air Rifle For Me? I would really like to go bug bustin, but the only insects around my house that i actually notice are butterflies, june bugs, asian beetles, boxelder bugs, honey bees, and sometimes a yellowjacket, most of which arent to good to shoot. Manual safety. [/LIST] Benjamin 392S (.22) Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Pellet Rifle .22 (Model: 392S) $249.99 QTY ADD TO CART DETAILS TECHNICAL SPECS DOWNLOADS ACCESSORIES REVIEWS 0 Raden1942 Member Feb 15, 2018 1,757 49 California, United States Sep 25, 2019 #4 also, which caliber would you recommend or prefer?and for either caliber, which brand of pellets or bbs are the most accurate in your opinion? LOLs. Mopst Beeman pellets are made by H&N a fine German pellet maker. General question: Looking to buy either the 392 or the 397, probably only to be used for target practice. Even though it is brass, it will take hundr4ds of thousands of rounds, as long as they are lead pellets and not anything that would damage a brass bore. You have been patient and have tried the sources I suggested. I have number 142 of the 500 that are going to be made. You might think about the Daisy 22SG or the Benjamin 392AS. Do you know in what major ways the Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the merger/buyout? Do NOT use anything but Crosman Pellgunoil to do this. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. While researching this product, I always look for the trends in the customer review. that can also replace any parts that have been over-stressed by over-filling. Also, other than caliber and stock shape, are there any differences now? B.B. Very very accurate with open sights. I mounted the installed the bsquare system and mounted my 3-932 leapers scope to it. How would you compare the accuracy, quality/durabily and fun factor of these rifles? Crosman is a volume seller, so if they dont have the sales in .22 as they do in .177, they will cancel the model. Since the Talon is light weight which would help me with my injured back and abdomen I wouldnt want to add a lot of weight with the scope. First of all, I have been using .22 Crosman Wadcutters. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? When it goes bang, thats a detonation.). I bought a Benjamin 342 years ago for my father to control sparrows and starlings on his Purple Martin nesting boxes. She didnt order any pellets, so I bought the only ones available from a local store, they are Daisy .22 Precision Max Flat Nose. I have killed cottontails at 35 yards with a Blue Streak. Since loudness is a concern I will probably make do with the 12 inch bbl that comes on it. Shooting outdoors in Minnesota in the winter is a cold proposition. When practicing, I lay them on an old wood stove covered with a bath towel. Sorry for all the questions, but the more I look at it the more I want and I am getting way beyond my original need. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. I have a medical problem and am afraid of the pump models. The average velocities of Benjamin 392 over Chrony test using 8 pumps are : The maximum velocity for this gun is 685 FPS ( about 209 meters per second). those squirrels got to me, i wasnt exactly thinking straight. We have no control over the Blogger software. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? (For more on how to choose the right air gun caliber for your game, see this post.). Anyways,. Take care. When you ask, ask whether the 392 parts fit. I bought mine yesterday morning and snuck it past my wife. The item has been discontinued or is no longer available Due to our Pricing Policy. i cant even shoot this well with my .22 firearm!!! BB, I followed the mounting instructions for the scope and still hitting 6 below target. I chose this gun because: 1) I like the lack of recoil that a pneumatic provides, 2) I like the fact that a multi-pump gun allows me to adjust the amount of power used, 3) The .22 cal packs a heck of a punch, 4) The materials used (steel, brass, hardwoodno plastic) and a tried-and-true design combine to make a great gun at an affordable price. 44 years later it still works I have been plinking soda cans. I decided to exchange it after checking for and discovering more run away pellets with open sights. Most important how loud is it? Any info you have would be most appreciated. In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? Could you please provide me with some advice to get this to work? the pellets left a lot of residue on my fingers, is that lead dust or the preservatives or both? The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. You will see Manualsamong other things. 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. Your long quest is over. Also I have been reading that you should use B-Square AA adjustable ultra high rings with the big objective, high power scopes like the 4 X 16. I sighted it to have the impact of the pellet fall 1.5 inches under the center of the riticle. Benjamin 392 & 397. If I buy a new synthetic, does anyone . Im getting sub 1 inch groups in the center of the bulls eye at 20 yards at 8 pumps with a peep sight using gamo hunters. BB, I will pass on the Bam 30 advicelets try not to contribute to the China trade deficit when we can help it. It shots at random spots. Just a drop per joint should do it. The peep sight is better than either, in my opinion. As for the hole size, a wise man once said you can make many small cuts, but nothing can put material back. Hopefully the description will help you date the gun in case there was a part difference. Great for small game hunting. Two are smart, the other somewhat ignorant. Fiction Writing. A 312 is virtually identical in power and accuracy to a 392. The index is on Sep 30. refills are about 20 cents an ounce so it wouldnt be too big of a deal, especially if i buy a few tanks to keep filled if i run out. i am 14 years old and 51 and 106 poundsi currently have the daisy 880i would like to upgrade to either the 392 or the 22sgmoney is not an issue but i heard that the 392 is hard to pump nad wheny you mount a scope with the 4- piece intermounts, then it will be harder to pump because you cant get a good holdalso i heard that you need a long eye relief scopei have the daisy powerline 3x-9x 32mmscopewill this be good on the 392?or should i get the 22sgi mainly want to use it for plinking and hunting squirrels, possums, and feathered pestswhich gun should i get???thanks. Thats as close to a 392 as I can come. I didnt think there would be much difference between the 0.177 pellet from the Diana and the 0.218 pellet from the Benji, but I was wrong. Although it's been a part of the Benjamin air-rifle lineup for decades, the company has continued . Then I purchased a BSA classic scope from Wal-mart. He will restore airguns to operational specs, but he wont increase power in guns beyond the factory levels. The steel barrel doesnt wear in human terms. Put your cursor on top of those words and click one time. I remember jimping on the front sight as wellmaybe Im wrong, it was, afterall, a long time ago. Makes them easier to crush too. I recently bought a Benjamin 392 LE # 359 of 500 . The Benjamin 4-Piece intermount readies your Benjamin and Sheridan air rifles models 392, 397, CB9, C9 and air pistols models EB17, EB22, HB17, HB22 for sighting devices. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. 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Ive taken several squirrels, and many rabbits. 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. item 1 Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 Cal. Im already having luck with the sites u gave me thx!! Merry Christmas. Ive been out shooting the Benjamin for the past two hours and my arms are getting sore! It still shoots like new and neverneeded any repair. Eventually, the entire sight will either completely slide out of the groves by tapping, or you can simply pull the little bit that remains free. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. Would the Crossman 64 Peep Sight be my best bet or is there something else that would work? Insomniac gave you a great answer. PyramydAir.com uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Yesterday, one of my coworkers brought in a older 22 caliber Benjamin that he wanted me to research on the internet. I am hoping that I get great results with these pellets and I hope to find the best to use with my air rifle out of these 3. The tension loosens as the elevation is lowered. I dont know what kind of gun you have, nor the caliber. Cooking oils are not good for gun lubrication because they dont have the viscosity you need. Is this dropping air pressure normal or is my rifle defective? Im a strong guy, and wouldnt have to worry about the extra effort to pump. And if I can actually pull it off. BB thanks alot for the info i will be sure to get those. What do you mean by the crack about the German guns? But just a tad of oil mind you. This pump is very weak a prone to wear out. should i send it in to the company for repair? Would u suggest me buying this? Besides, it also has lots ofknockdown power to finish an animal in one clean shot. Even if I cant find a good way to mount the scope Ill definately hang on to the gun. -Variable power. ($), Shipping cost: I did take my old 98 model 397 to an authorized service center to be checked out. MayberryDaysin the Great Smoky Mountains. Whats the difference between pellgunoil and weblube? And dont fail to lubricate the pump head with Crosman Pellgunoil. And both were more accurate than any of the other pellets Ive experimented with. I have the 397 and plan on getting a 392 in the near future. I did purchase and install the peep sight, but removed it to work with the open sights first. What would a dive shop charge to fill up the bottle. i need something to get me out of the house and away from the computer, tv, ps2, etc. OK BB. The reason the B-Square mount doesnt get good reviews is because people dont install it correctly. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/b-square-17010-benjamin-sheridan-scope-base-weaver-picatinny-rail?a=431. The 3X9 would be a good compromise and might help with sighting in. Still pretty accurate, Im 60 now will be passing it to my grandson when he turns 16 in about 8 years. Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I guess Im not yet getting the fact that you dont just line them up. The factory sights are cheap and inaccurate, so I wont bother using them. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Open the pump lever as far as it will go. Im looking at getting a good multi pump rifle for squirrel hunting. Your rifle ALWAYS diesels. Here is where to get it fixed: Rick Willnecker in PA. Therefore, having a brass barrel is a huge advantage that can make your gun last for years. Note that you should always keep asingle pump in this rifle when you are done shooting to maintain the seal and keep it lasts for years. My C9 was the rifle I cut my teeth on before shooting with a team and earning my expert rating with cartridge riflesthats right, I started with a Sheridan .20 caliber pellet gun and jumped straight into competitive shooting. I cant remember if the bolt on my C9 locked down into place after loading it or not. I would use only the scopes and mounts Crosman recommends for use with the Intermount. Hi B.B. (I feel like I asked you this before). I searched pyramyd air and found that u can pay by check!! Thanks BB for taking the time to answer so many questions. problem solved!! Hard Air Magazine is a Trademark of Archer Airguns Inc. No spam, only great airgun news and deals. Thanks. Heres something, the barrel of my 392 had black paint in the end that I removed with q-tips and nail polish remover ok Ive got plenty of time on my hands. Warranty: 24 Months Manufacturer: Crosman. Secondly, have you ever tried the benjamin sheridan cylindrical pellets in either of these uns and if so how do they perform? Read this post:/blog/2006/1/adjustable-scope-mounts/. I have come across my father-in-laws Benjamin Franklin H 39666. :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. The RWS Diana 34 is hardly a small rifle. The 1400 is fine, but its valve isnt very friendly to the trigger. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. In the day when Benjamin did that (put those words on left side the gun in quotes) people read more and got the inference. After agonizing over all the pros and cons of owning a nicer model over the 392, I finally came down to earth. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. bb,is their any way to tell the year my blue streak was made?also are there any replacement iron sights that i can buy? I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. I ran out of pellets again and it might be a while before I get more. Thanks for your help. I read on reviewcentre.com that the crosman mounts & scopes are not very good, and the B-square mounts work better with the 392. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! You cannot go wrong with this gun: its sturdy, reliable, durable, recoilless, and is built to last for years with very little maintenance. my 392 holds that pump for years. Benjamin Sheridan Model 392 .22 Caliber Black Mfg# 392 $ 234.08 $ 173.89 Add to cart Category: Air Rifles Description Reviews (0) Description This .22 caliber multi pump pneumatic features a sleek and lightweight American hardwood Monte Carlo stock and fully rifled brass barrel. I can buy a Benjamin 347, that is in 90% condition, that was made in 1977 for $100 or I can buy a brand new 397 for $130. This gun is one that truly harkens back to "the good old days." Even when Crosman bought Benjamin, they left the quality alone. For Benjamin 392, various shooting tests have been conducted by different shooters with positive results. It just won't fit my face properly to use open sights. The only question is whether the rings will stop where the scope tube is smooth, because the Bug Buster is short and has a very limited mounting area. If you remember the date (roughly), Id be glad to study up on it. 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. So, I was all over the airgun idea. Heres the url. Thank you very much BB, youre the main reason I always get my stuff from pyramidair. I recieved the 397 and bsquared mount in the mail this week and I am forced to agree with you. I woud like to get it refurbished, as it has ahard time holding air now. Want to do one on the same subject? This is a superb hunting gun. The Benjamin 392 is a bit hard to pump, it needs better coating on the barrel, and the iron sights are useless, but otherwise this is one of the finer rifles I have had the pleasure of owning. Online Accessisbility | When I shot the same way at eight pumps, all my groups stayed below 3 inches. I brought that one to my buddys house for our ussual friday afternoon plinking. To fix this, you should add some tapes into the contact point between the foregrip and the barrel to quiet it down. Most homes keep a can of 3-in-1 for lubricating the hinges when they squeak. If I upgraded to JSB exacts and mounted the bug buster, do you think I could expect this to shrink into the .5 range or am I being too hopeful? I was out of the office until today. I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) Fix your Benjamin or Sheridan pneumatic at home! for pests in the back yard with the Talon set on 400fps and for fox hunting with the talon set on Max. http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.html. etc.) I have tested a steroided silver streak, which is very similar to the 392. If you mount the scope with short eye relief, the pellet loading action becomes the pain because the scope gets in the way while you do it. What is your take on the Crosman Sierra Pro break-barrel? https://www.pyramydair.com/product/b-square-20054-1-sport-utility-rings-weaver-dovetail?a=432, http://www.airgunexpress.com/NEWJPEGS/115-48-0397-E.jpg, https://www.pyramydair.com/product/ics-airsoft-silicone-oil-spray?a=772, http://home.joimail.com/~sifu_mcconahy/index.html, http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2077747&cp=&fbn=Taxonomy%7CBB+Guns%2FAmmo&f=Taxonomy%2FTSA%2F2098726&fbc=1&kw=.22+ammo&parentPage=search, Generation 2 .25 caliber Benjamin Marauder: Part 12, Why You Should Hunt Coyote This Offseason. I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. I have an old Benjamin .177 caliber air rifle, which I believe is a Model 397. They look really good on the Talon with a big scope. I went to make one last adjustment to the elevation and part of the tip on top for the flat head screw driver popped right off so I broght it back and exchanged it for a new one. The current page of the blog will open. Furthermore, the barrel is made of brass (an alloy made of copper and zinc). These are surprisingly inaccurate pellets that group two, three or four pellets together (1-2 inch groups) and send two or three away from the group (2-3 inches away from main group). The culprit is the intermounts. It could be my failing eyesight, too. Thats a common error. You leave it fully charged all the time. wrote in 2005. for al your help. Al it takes is one pump before you will know why I feel that way. It looks great next to the rest of my guns and adds a little variety to my collection. Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. I did find my scope a tad loose the other day, so I yurned back the off-set mount a bit, and that solved the issue. Wish Crosman would have spent a little more time on this,as well as those cheap plastic sites too!!! Either of these two guys is perfect for your needs. I went ahead and ordered that Williams Peep Sight yesterday so that should help as well. If you appreciate quality American products, these two certainly fit the bill. I was suprised to find that the predators gave me a .75group at 10 yards. I am glad I did not pay the extra for the easy-pump modification. The quality, I'm sad to say, is lacking. or a light very accurate rifle such as the izh 61. the elevation screw is almost compleatley out of the hole in the sight. It says in the owners manuel that you should use crosman Pellgunoil. Thats enough for crows, but too light for raccoons and foxes unless the shot is perfect. I looked up the Talon SS on the Pyramyd Ait site. In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. I started by supporting the gun on its balance point and loosely holding it. Having never seen a hardwood pellet gun, and with the looks of it I have to have one. I can practice in my yard without endangering anybody. There are a couple of different listings on online retailed websites with different prices P.S. The Bug Buster 2 works with most one-inch two-piece scope rings. Maybe you can find a bargain there? Try the airgun fit-it stations listed in this blog: /blog/2005/7/co2-and-pneumatic-guns-where-to-get-them-fixed/, great site not very web savy, so I just found it , Ive got an old pneumatic in .20 that I believe to be a sheridan, but its unmarked except the end cap with the thumb depress safety, which says hold down to fire. They arent made well for it. Whats The Best $200 PCP Air Rifle For Me? I would really like to go bug bustin, but the only insects around my house that i actually notice are butterflies, june bugs, asian beetles, boxelder bugs, honey bees, and sometimes a yellowjacket, most of which arent to good to shoot. Manual safety. [/LIST] Benjamin 392S (.22) Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Pellet Rifle .22 (Model: 392S) $249.99 QTY ADD TO CART DETAILS TECHNICAL SPECS DOWNLOADS ACCESSORIES REVIEWS 0 Raden1942 Member Feb 15, 2018 1,757 49 California, United States Sep 25, 2019 #4 also, which caliber would you recommend or prefer?and for either caliber, which brand of pellets or bbs are the most accurate in your opinion? LOLs. Mopst Beeman pellets are made by H&N a fine German pellet maker. General question: Looking to buy either the 392 or the 397, probably only to be used for target practice. Even though it is brass, it will take hundr4ds of thousands of rounds, as long as they are lead pellets and not anything that would damage a brass bore. You have been patient and have tried the sources I suggested. I have number 142 of the 500 that are going to be made. You might think about the Daisy 22SG or the Benjamin 392AS. Do you know in what major ways the Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the merger/buyout? Do NOT use anything but Crosman Pellgunoil to do this. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. While researching this product, I always look for the trends in the customer review. that can also replace any parts that have been over-stressed by over-filling. Also, other than caliber and stock shape, are there any differences now? B.B. Very very accurate with open sights. I mounted the installed the bsquare system and mounted my 3-932 leapers scope to it. How would you compare the accuracy, quality/durabily and fun factor of these rifles? Crosman is a volume seller, so if they dont have the sales in .22 as they do in .177, they will cancel the model. Since the Talon is light weight which would help me with my injured back and abdomen I wouldnt want to add a lot of weight with the scope. First of all, I have been using .22 Crosman Wadcutters. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? When it goes bang, thats a detonation.). I bought a Benjamin 342 years ago for my father to control sparrows and starlings on his Purple Martin nesting boxes. She didnt order any pellets, so I bought the only ones available from a local store, they are Daisy .22 Precision Max Flat Nose. I have killed cottontails at 35 yards with a Blue Streak. Since loudness is a concern I will probably make do with the 12 inch bbl that comes on it. Shooting outdoors in Minnesota in the winter is a cold proposition. When practicing, I lay them on an old wood stove covered with a bath towel. Sorry for all the questions, but the more I look at it the more I want and I am getting way beyond my original need. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. I have a medical problem and am afraid of the pump models. The average velocities of Benjamin 392 over Chrony test using 8 pumps are : The maximum velocity for this gun is 685 FPS ( about 209 meters per second). those squirrels got to me, i wasnt exactly thinking straight. We have no control over the Blogger software. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? (For more on how to choose the right air gun caliber for your game, see this post.). Anyways,. Take care. When you ask, ask whether the 392 parts fit. I bought mine yesterday morning and snuck it past my wife. The item has been discontinued or is no longer available Due to our Pricing Policy. i cant even shoot this well with my .22 firearm!!! BB, I followed the mounting instructions for the scope and still hitting 6 below target. I chose this gun because: 1) I like the lack of recoil that a pneumatic provides, 2) I like the fact that a multi-pump gun allows me to adjust the amount of power used, 3) The .22 cal packs a heck of a punch, 4) The materials used (steel, brass, hardwoodno plastic) and a tried-and-true design combine to make a great gun at an affordable price. 44 years later it still works I have been plinking soda cans. I decided to exchange it after checking for and discovering more run away pellets with open sights. Most important how loud is it? Any info you have would be most appreciated. In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? Could you please provide me with some advice to get this to work? the pellets left a lot of residue on my fingers, is that lead dust or the preservatives or both? The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. You will see Manualsamong other things. 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. Your long quest is over. Also I have been reading that you should use B-Square AA adjustable ultra high rings with the big objective, high power scopes like the 4 X 16. I sighted it to have the impact of the pellet fall 1.5 inches under the center of the riticle. Benjamin 392 & 397. If I buy a new synthetic, does anyone . Im getting sub 1 inch groups in the center of the bulls eye at 20 yards at 8 pumps with a peep sight using gamo hunters. BB, I will pass on the Bam 30 advicelets try not to contribute to the China trade deficit when we can help it. It shots at random spots. Just a drop per joint should do it. The peep sight is better than either, in my opinion. As for the hole size, a wise man once said you can make many small cuts, but nothing can put material back. Hopefully the description will help you date the gun in case there was a part difference. Great for small game hunting. Two are smart, the other somewhat ignorant. Fiction Writing. A 312 is virtually identical in power and accuracy to a 392. The index is on Sep 30. refills are about 20 cents an ounce so it wouldnt be too big of a deal, especially if i buy a few tanks to keep filled if i run out. i am 14 years old and 51 and 106 poundsi currently have the daisy 880i would like to upgrade to either the 392 or the 22sgmoney is not an issue but i heard that the 392 is hard to pump nad wheny you mount a scope with the 4- piece intermounts, then it will be harder to pump because you cant get a good holdalso i heard that you need a long eye relief scopei have the daisy powerline 3x-9x 32mmscopewill this be good on the 392?or should i get the 22sgi mainly want to use it for plinking and hunting squirrels, possums, and feathered pestswhich gun should i get???thanks. Thats as close to a 392 as I can come. I didnt think there would be much difference between the 0.177 pellet from the Diana and the 0.218 pellet from the Benji, but I was wrong. Although it's been a part of the Benjamin air-rifle lineup for decades, the company has continued . Then I purchased a BSA classic scope from Wal-mart. He will restore airguns to operational specs, but he wont increase power in guns beyond the factory levels. The steel barrel doesnt wear in human terms. Put your cursor on top of those words and click one time. I remember jimping on the front sight as wellmaybe Im wrong, it was, afterall, a long time ago. Makes them easier to crush too. I recently bought a Benjamin 392 LE # 359 of 500 . The Benjamin 4-Piece intermount readies your Benjamin and Sheridan air rifles models 392, 397, CB9, C9 and air pistols models EB17, EB22, HB17, HB22 for sighting devices. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. 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