I found the crosman phone number in the benjamin manual i got, you may want to look over that to see if it helps you in any way. I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. Faulty scope? So for all the joints, Id suggest a common household oil. We look forward to having you join us on a regular basis. The Benjamin is made for roughing it, rather than just for sport. The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. I am buying 2 tins of Beeman Kodiaks, 1 box of JSBs and another box of Crosman Premier Domed pellets. 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 had the same results with the Gamo Hunters too. The brass barrel is anti-corrosive compared to the steel one and doesnt rust easily. It will take some time for what happens next. i showed her the 392 on the web and it was the same one! No, I havent heard of that, but there are a lot of people interested in the gun so it doesnt surprise me. Will the replacement seal kit sold on pyramid air fix this or is there anything else i will need? or is circular more easily drilled, and that is why factories do that? 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. It doesnt have much velocity like the.177 pellet but it is more stable on the way toward the target. I taught her how to use it and she killed at least 11, including five in a row that were just sunning themselves on our steps. They make the gun too hard to pump. Residents of Chicago, IL cannot buy CO2 powered rifles, pistols or revolvers directly from us. It can be purchased new for around $160. -Price. 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. Maybe Im just not used to it. When I place my cheek down to look at my sights theres about one inch of barrel visible between the front and rear sights. I havent heard that the Crosman Intermounts were not good, but Ill let our other readers comment on them. .22 caliber 14.3 gr. Pyramyd sells the Blue Book and Amazon has Elbes. Any ideas where I might turn to? Yes, the forearm goes all the way up with every pump stroke. You charge it to 3,000 psi from a dive cylinder. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Your valve has dired out from the gun being stored without air in it and this should fix it. Then return the forearm to its original position to complete one pump. Someone who spends as much time on the internet as you do should certainly have stumbled onto them by now. I have shot several halfr-inch groups, but they are always special. At close range (under 20 yards) they are fine, but I would use a diabolo at longer ranges. 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. First of all, I have been using .22 Crosman Wadcutters. Thanks. My daughter loves to shoot to so theres always a healthy supply of used beverage containers!! Will a Red Dot sight be accurate on the Benjamin? You can install red dot sights and scopes as well, but for that you also need to buy the Crosman B272 4-piece Intermount to serve as a base for the dot sight or scope mounts. Loosely holding got me 3 and 13/16 inches (average 3 and 15/16 inches). Can anyone recommend a place to purchase a sight or perhaps upgrade to a peep sight or scope? I will experiment with any you suggest. it just gets harder and harder to pump. And of course it comes with a scope, too. Got a giggle out of it, but we wont be doing that anymore!! I'm struggling to find either model for sale new. Does the Williams Sight improve accuracy much better then stock? Box & Manual Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 . Thanks also for recommending leaving a pump of air in these types of guns I have an older Crosman 1377 that I started doing that with only after reading about it on your blog. All other designated trademarks, copyrights, and brands are the property of their respective owners. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. If the blog doesn't come up, just click on "blog" on the Pyramydair website at the top of the screen. (For now I am only considering multipumps although the 22cal Bejamin springer did catch my attention.). Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! B.B.I was wondering if all Benjamin Sheridan rifles are made in USA? They seem to shoot forever with a minimum of attention and expense, unlike springers, PCP and Co2 guns.I put a low powered shotgun scope on my 392 but later went to a red dot sight as the red dot seemed to be just as accurate and was much quicker to use. If I pump it 8 times or so and let it sit for two or three minutes until I fire, it loses all it's power. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? Messaged the seller and got no response. Im not the best shot on the planet yet I can hit a target two-three inches in diameter (about the size of the kill zone on a chuck)without much of a problem at a about 45-50 yards with my 392 using a peep firing prone with a rest. (Im thinking maybe the 397 due to smaller pellet). and pumping the gun up so as to get its max distance would be annoying and my arm would get tired after a few shots. I un installed it and discovered that both the screw and the benji was shaved. Why We Like The Benjamin 392. If you just want to have fun, the IZH Baikal 61 cannot be beat. or is there a kit i can get? . Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued producing the Model C until 1992. Radical state laws are changing which airguns are being producedThanks to laws in states like Michigan, where all air rifles over .18 caliber are considered to be firearms, the big box stores like Wal-Mart dont stock the .22 air rifles any more. Or more specifically, how high should the peep hole be from the (top?) Use a silicone chamber lube. Well I have concluded my tests, and I must say Im surprised. Would the Crossman 64 Peep Sight be my best bet or is there something else that would work? And Ron Elbes book gets more specific. $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 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. It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. Trying to find a repair or restoration parts for a 1960s Benjamin Franklin pellet rifle 177cal. For instance, how about the Benjamin 342? I shot about 100 premiers and 100 benjamin pellets through the 392. They differ in some small ways, but caliber is the biggest. I like it and will care for it so it will hold its value and maybe increase. Also, the fit of the receiver to the stock is a little loose; tightening of the screw did nothing to fix this. Last. A 392 is probably not more accurate than a Powerline 1000, but it is much easier to shoot. It seems to me that the peep sight hole would just be bigger and blurrier. Then i moved my hand up towards the muzzle of the gun, and my group sizes shrank by half! over the weekend i saw a benjamin 392 airsource (uses co2) on sale for 109.99. wow. I dont mind paying an extra 50-100 bucks or so for much better quality. Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. Thanks for reading my post, great blog!Jack. I like both the 397 and the Bug Buster 2 just not together. I dont know the names of the parts but the scew from the b-square attachment kit and the part you screw it into on the beji are both shaved really bad. 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. Maybe you can find a bargain there? Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. It's reliable, sturdy, durable, has a high recoil, and can last for many years without much maintenance. thanks a whole lot bb, there was no pop (thats good right?). 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 understand that youre here to get some quick facts on synthetic vs wood stocks its http://www.myspace.com/airgunsniperthanks bb. Can you recommend a break-action .22 cal pellet gun for target/plinking and pest control that will readily accept a Williams peep sight if it does not already have a quality peep sight on it? Six pumps on leverMy best grouping while I held firmly on the pump lever was 4 and 2/16 inches (average 3 and 15/16 inches). Here we go, the classic air rifle of all time, Benjamin 392, is back. 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 dont know whether Pyramyd will take a check or not, but a call would find out real quick. and when the lever is pulled back u insert the pellet clip? I have number 142 of the 500 that are going to be made. If it doesnt go through, you can paste the copy on the next empty comment page to try again. 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. They are shown in pictures #7 and #8. For example, as an Amazon Associate, HAM earns from qualifying purchases if you buy by clicking-through from that link. Its a little more difficult then I thought it would be but Im on to it!! (from about 50 ft) thank you. should i send it in to the company for repair? first 8 or 10 pumps max? Loosely holding the slope got me 3 and 14/16 inches as my best (average of 4 and 2/16 inches). MayberryDaysin the Great Smoky Mountains. Would you choose the Air Venturi or B-Square intermount? The entire top of the gun is one long rail, so yes, just get rings with 11mm clamps on their bases. Woodchucks have been causing all kinds of havoc for my family by digging holes in our horses field and eating our vegetable garden. The Blue Book provides general; guidelines as to when certain Blue Streaks were made. The Benjamin 392 has a caliber of .22 (5.5 millimeters). Believe it or not, it is easier to hit a 3-inch target than to group in three inches. Have you ever tried them with the 392? Thus I am interested in possibly getting the power upgraded somewhere down the line so that I can bag chucks at longer ranges without worrying that the shots wont be lethal. The 392 has a knock-open valve whose trigger remains the same always. I have the resources available and I have a limited understanding of how I could accomplish this feat. The Benjamin 392 has aloudness level from medium to high. This air rifle is very quiet compared to my RWS Diana 45 spring-piston and seems to hit much harder. so would i be able to kill a squirrel with a headshot with the izh at 10 yards? I was told the barrels of the Benjamin 312 were made of Bronze, as they were harder than brass w/ same anti-corrosion properties. This new synthetic stock Benjamin air rifle is a direct replacement for the previous Benjamin 392/397 wood stock versions, which are discontinued. The second reason is the additional effort the 392 takes with pumps 6 through 8. They are made to fit an 11mm rail, which is larger than 3/8. I now own a Gamo Shadow 1000, but Id rather have a good, pneumatic .22 for hunting purposes. Hi.While growing up I graduated from a Daisy Red Rider to a Sheridan C9. of the gun? Affiliate Program | Dont always look for someone elses answers, look for hints. Or I could just be a bad shot. The current page of the blog will open. I would call Crosman and ask their technical people. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. Thomas. Maybe 104-106 decibels. Pellgunoil isnt a good lubricant. I was shooting at 25 yards, but maybe that was too far for these pellets (and me!). A heart shot on 8 pumps will drop a rabbit in his tracks at 30 yards. 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. No effect on performance or accuracy. The reason I cant tell is I dont know where the knob was set when you started. Discussion 1 (Grad Writing II).docx. Even if I cant find a good way to mount the scope Ill definately hang on to the gun. Come check us out. The Beeman silver bears, crows mags took more effort to insert, and I didnt like the lead shavings they left in the breech area after pushing them home. Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! As far as the shipping goes, order four tins and offset it somewhat with the fourth tin free. BB I am preparing to buy a Benjamin co2 AS392T and I will put the bug buster scope on it. BB, Ill try it, thanks. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued manufacturing the Model C until 1992. Is there any way around this? Similar . I would rather have the Webley XOCET for the larger animals but am afraid I cannot pump the action. While observing the breech, I did notice that the rubber sealing ring was uneven in its seat,.nothing drastic, but am I safe to assume this is because of the breaking action and closing like a hinge (hittin one side before the other?) The Benjamin is a classic design to say the least. Thats what Id thought, but since the manual didnt specify, I thought Id check with experience. Once again there is no Benjamin Franklin airgun. Thats with a 392. Thanks for the information on it which helped make my decision to purchase F Nash. Depending on your answer I will decide to buy the Talon SS or go back to a CO2 model. Here are my last questions. I believe you mean will it kill the animal without suffering? I just want a little added insurance if you know what I mean. Comes as complete outfit with a built-in sound moderator, 3-9x40 AO scope and sling swivels. It will group an inch at 50 yards on a relatively calm day. I wasnt really crasy about this product, but things are starting to come around. George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. I must have bought these back in 1959 or so serials H75236 and H314989. Nary a .22 round in the houseOhum, well, the .177 is more popularand when (if) we do order them(.22) theyre gone the day we put them out. Guess my last comment is lost in cyber-space. What scope mounting system is best for this rifle?? What you really need is a Talon SS. I paid $35 plus shipping a few years back to have this man fix a pneumatic for me: Thanks BB before I send off the old guns where can I buy the Pellgunoil to try it first where in the local stores here in San Antonio? 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