I ran out of pellets again and it might be a while before I get more. Nick, I have a 1957 Benjamin Franklin it has a brass barrel but some how the bolt action got lost and I can't find a new one. Ridgerunner,BB is correct that you dont need a scope for the 397, its easier to pump without a scope getting in the way. How loud is the 392? Once again there is no Benjamin Franklin airgun. I dont know what kind of gun you have, nor the caliber. I would start with the JSB, then check the Kodiak. do you have to use a scope with the 392 sheridan? These allow us to earn a commission when you click on an affiliate link. The RWS Diana 34 is hardly a small rifle. I was pretty excited to try out a more expensive pellet gun than I had ever owned, but this one is disappointing. Yes, the POI should move with each additional pump. These guns are made the same every time, so I cant believe that just one cant be sighted in. However, this raises another series of questions for you. It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. how do u remove the rear blade sites on a 392. The benjamin does not apear to be well suited for a scope. its http://www.myspace.com/airgunsniperthanks bb. I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. I continued to fire my rifle, varying the distance and the amount of pumps of my 392. For example the Gamo 890S, Beeman SS1000/GH950-GS1000. Perhaps more importantly on, on the subject of pellet selection, how would you rank the following pellets to be able to hit a chucks skull and penetrate when it does: gamo hunter, gamo masterpoint, crosman premier, JSB exact express, JSB exact jumbo, B&S Diablo, Beeman Kodiak? 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. 4.4 out of 5 stars 9 product ratings Expand: Ratings. I cant say enough about this rifle. The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. Pumping action is hard for shooters with weak arms, Pumping action can be tedious experience at some points. i pumped it too much before (i know its bad). so i was wondering is this site a good place to order it from. Ill keep an eye out for the Blue Book of Airguns 5th Edition. Ive read around a bit since I posted that last question, and read that after around 50-100 shots, it becomes a good rifle. I have a problem with my benjamin multi pump. With those you have to choice. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. Accuracy doesnt increase, so the steroids max range is based on accuracy, not power. If you have the money, I recommend either one of the Sheridans or the Benjamin 392. If that doesn't work contact Pyramyd Air tech support. A 392 is probably not more accurate than a Powerline 1000, but it is much easier to shoot. Please continue your explorations and tell us what happens. That must haved ruined your day, would it be rude of me to ask how much u lost? So Ill have to get glasses just like everyone else in my family. of the gun? The Bug Buster 2 works with most one-inch two-piece scope rings. Im surprised at how accurate this gun is for me! Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. Benjamin 392 .22 caliber air rifle (retail $209.99) UTG True Hunter 3-940 Illuminated Reticle Scope with Rings (retail $114.97) Baker Airguns Benjamin One-Piece Scope Mount (retail $50.00) Benjamin Discovery .22 cal 14.3gr Hollowpoint Pellets (retail $14.99) Total Retail Value of $389.95, save $39.96 when you buy the Ready To Hunt Package! It will then be replaced by the rumored 7.0-liter 426 cubic-inch HEMI SRT V8 codenamed "Banshee" sometime around the 2021 model year. There are a couple of different listings on online retailed websites with different prices B.B.,I just purchased a Benjamin 397 as my first air gun. I have a new powerful pellet gun and nowhere to safely or easily shoot it! In .20 caliber, its about the same as a .22. I found one maker (H & N) on this site who does make a 22 caliber round ball, but it is finished with a black graphite coating. I had a little bit of a problem when i mounted it on the shadow 1000. Let us help! Which do you think would be more accurate, Beemans or Crosmans or JSBs? Thanks Thomas. Hi Nick,Thanks for your comments on the Benjamin 392. Its a Crosman Intermount! For at least the actual peep hole part. Ive been thinking about getting a peep sight for my 392, and then I realized, why not make one? That looks like the right gun for me. The cylindrical pellets do not group as tightly as the better diabolos. He also honed his writing skills by sharing his outdoor experiences with fellow schoolmates through their high schools magazine. The quality of the gun is great, and I like the accuracy. fps? but it would be square peep hole. It installs easily and just about doubles the precision of your aim. I shoot mainly squirrels, and at crows(their so hard to hit!) The windage was turned 540 degrees west. Still, get the Pellgunoil and always store your rifle with a pump of air in it. srry about all these messages, i know u have a lot to do, but when i pump the benjamin, i should hold the gun behind the rear sight, right? A Beeman R1 or HW 80 works well with a peep sight. Could you tell me if this is the right address to mail a check to? crosman premiers? The silicone oil for airsoft guns might work, but I dont know for sure. Today, the gun has an American hardwood stock, which gives the manufacturer other options that may be more readily available. There is both a cylinder and a piston in the chamber. They will handle this problem for you. or is there a kit i can get? I should note that for the purpose of this post, I did attempt to also reattach the sight, but I quickly gave up because it seems far more difficult than removing it. ( Beeman H&N Match ) It would be a grand annoyance if you have tore adjust the scope settings each time you changed the number of times it was pumped !What do ya think ? And you must hunt in season with a license. You need the high mounts to raise the scope up to your eye, not for scope clearance. The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. BENJAMIN SHERIDAN MODEL 392P 5.5mm .22 CALL PELLET RIFLE N94708777 $399.99 $34.65 shipping or Best Offer 13 watching Benjamin Armada PCP .22 caliber Multi-Shot Bolt Action M-Lok w/BiPod $482.00 0 bids $31.15 shipping 2d 10h or Buy It Now Benjamin Titan GP Pellet Gun $100.00 0 bids $60.10 shipping The screws and holes are already there. ),No Way,I want a real gun,shes a country girl. Next I hold the butt of the stock between my feet and then hold the end of the muzzle with an open hand, and simply pump it with the other hand. Please find below the exploded parts diagram, parts list and available spare parts for the Benjamin 392, 397 air rifle. Remember, that 1000 f.p.s. thank you so much b.b. You cannot go wrong with this gun: its sturdy, reliable, durable, recoilless, and is built to last for years with very little maintenance. Thanx. . Im a strong guy, and wouldnt have to worry about the extra effort to pump. But like I said, I have dozens of tins, so I dont think that will happen. These used to be different guns made by different companies. For my needs, Im probably going to stay with open sights (unless I cant get this question solved!). There are lots of positive reviews on this product. Ive seen one persons new 392LE destroyed by what Crosman deems Scope too heavy. The scope was mounted on the factory cut dovetail, and after a couple weeks, the whole barrel and breech broke off at the solder joint. The 39X series of guns are made primarily of brass, and soldered together. per stroke. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. Jeep pulled the plug on 22 392s so they could do the same for 23. Still rings true. I was now getting 2 inch groupings! Even if I cant find a good way to mount the scope Ill definately hang on to the gun. Theyre arent really any air rifle stores near me and Im really not that psyched about having to pay shipping and handling on a small tube of air rifle oil. Airgunmaniac Official Phone: (830) 542-6074-1475 Address: 1412 South Veterans Boulevard, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 USA Email: improve accuracy (because the shooters eyes are lined up more naturally with the sight). I dont want to scratch up the black-on-brass finish. With a bit of tweaking and some valve adjustmentSkyler MCconahy has developed a 392 that can put out between 25 and 30 FPE. In order to load the pellet, first, you put the gun on the safe, push the bolt handle up and pull it back to open the bolt. I am unable to adjust the rear sight any lower and yet am still shooting high. Messaged the seller and got no response. But its a fine airgun. Last nitght I put a little pellgun oil on the breech seal, and it cracked off like a .22. Most of what I will say about the 347 (the .177-caliber version of the gun) also applies to the .22-caliber model 342. 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. The picture they have on pyramid shows the scope positioned half way down the barrel which seems like it might be problematic with a short scope like this one. I was just on the GTA site a guy by Name Bob did a disco .25 using the benjamin. Yes, that is entirely normal. Yesterday I disassembled the whole scope/mount and started over. A go-to solution for interior/exterior projects, COMMAND works on metal, masonry, vinyl, drywall, tile, PVC and much more. -Robert. is too close to call, and each rifle will differ by more than that. They also reinforce the lever mechanism, and give the rifle a trigger job while they are at it. I will gues-timate that Ive put about 500 rounds through my Sierra so far, and its starting to come around. You must put your cursor over that window and click once to be able to write in it. A Benjamin 397 isnt THAT loud, but it is certainly MUCH louder than the Gamo Shadow 1000. 2. You know, this is too good a topic not to do a posting. The two holes are for the roll pins that hold the forearm wood to the pump lever. I am considering, based on your posts, the 22SG, 392 or the blue/silver streak. I must have bought these back in 1959 or so serials H75236 and H314989. is $154.99 a fair price for the benjamin 392? As for pellets, use the heaviest accurate pellet you can find. Yes thats normal. Is the scope the problem??? 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. As far as fitting the scope, yes, they should fit it fine. I know they do offer services like mounting scopes, so there is a strong possibility they will mount this sight for you. I REALLY LOVE THE FEEL OF THIS RIFLE! Also what sort of velocity do you think Im getting at 8 pumps with the 15.4 grain gamo hunters? The Benjamin 392 (along with the Benjamin 397) is the except to this rule though. 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). Given your expertise, I figured Id ask before I potentially break something on my brand new airgun! There are two variations of this gun. I brought that one to my buddys house for our ussual friday afternoon plinking. how many tins or how many pellets should i purchace? OK BB, Heres my latest finding on pellets. The black paint on the barrel and receiver is uneven and in some places looks like it had been hastily spot painted. Block Resistance tried adjusting, but no response. Sometimes the bolts are so stiff that they dont move as readily. That could be the problem. If I was to miss the squirrel, there no chance on this good green earth for a quick second shot. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. I did read up on the mount you suggested, but it didnt exactly get a 5 star review. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? I found it at a local bi-mart and I spoke to a associate about it and he siad he used it on his old crosman. Next was the target practice when I got home. 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Thats why they dont mention it. Benjamin 392 PA +Mods Crosman 1322 +Mods Crosman 1400 Kral Puncher Breaker .177. ev-in-az. Do you use the B-Square mount in conjunction with the b272? I think this website and forum is honestly the best place on the net to discuss airguns. Would you give me a description of barrel dwell in regards to heavier pellets? 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. bb,with a .22 what is the lowest velocity required for a humane kill with a head shot on a raccoon? Im confident that a shot to the head on rabbits with a .177 caliber pellet rifle will kill them. 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. If so, its your best bet. 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. The Crosman 362 Multipump Pellet Rifle is equipped with an adjustable rear peep sight. Im really falling in love with this rifle. 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. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I was shooting at 25 yards, but maybe that was too far for these pellets (and me!). Just shoot the gun with a pellet. You cut and paste them! And dont fail to lubricate the pump head with Crosman Pellgunoil. George Pena at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. It comes with a nice scope that must be worth at least $70.00. :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. Recently I sighted in my benjamin for 15 yards. The rear sight in particular, is worthless, removed the top assembly completely. Of course, these could all be flukes and these pellets could be very innacurrate. Will the replacement seal kit sold on pyramid air fix this or is there anything else i will need? what r ur opinions on this rifle like this? Great for small game hunting. You have entered an incorrect email address! Heres the url. I now pay all domestic bills by cash if humans are involved. . bb,to kill a raccoon should i use a heavy pellet and a head shot for an efficient and humane kill, or a predator pellet for penetration? Also, try five pumps or six instead of the maximum. Part Three. You should pump at least 3 pumps but no more than 8 pumps. A Powerline 1000, but it is a very accurate rifle recommend either one of the Sheridans or the streak! This raises another series of guns are made the same every time, so there is both a and. 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