OK BB. 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. I cant remember if the bolt on my C9 locked down into place after loading it or not. i got it back in the early 80s.As a kid i have killed more animals with it then you can imagine,My favorite pellet was the promethus bullet,it was a lite pellet at the time they were black. we have taken various small sppons and bent the handles around poles that we put at different ranges, for the rest of the afternoon I shot 13 times at the small soup spoon at 20 yrds and hit it 13 out of 13 times with the open sights (that I never adjusted), My friend had initially boohooed a pump gun but was really impressed with how good looking and accurate it was, but mainly how powerful it was for some pump gun as he put it. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. the izh 61 gets the air pressure from cocking the side lever, right? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Airgun Slug BC Variability And Projectile Weight, New Air Venturi Avenge-X Stars At 2023 SHOT Show, Western Airguns Sidewinder Air Rifle Test Review .22 Caliber, H&N Baracuda 15 Pellet Test Review .22 Caliber, Diana Stormrider PCP Air Rifle Test Review .177 Caliber. would oil for a gas airsoft guns work it is silcon here is the link. It seems to me that the peep sight hole would just be bigger and blurrier. The Benjamin Variable Pump air rifle uses the traditional 392/7 action. His business card says Benjamin, Sheridan and old Crosman model 140/1400 pneumatic air rifle repair. He puts them back to factory specs. Also, money isnt really an issue here, Im willing to pay a little more for better quality. I assume this noise is coming from the muzzle? Those were the days. Pyramyd sells it. If you have explored other pellets, I will bet you will get groups that average ij the 3/4-inch range. I know this rifle could do better, but I need a better pellet, and maybe a closer target! Benjamin 392 Pump Action Air Rifle .22 Caliber. Benjamin Trail NP. There are two variations of this gun. I have the resources available and I have a limited understanding of how I could accomplish this feat. 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. I meant the 392, as you indicated. When I can achieve this with my new springer, this upcoming hunting season will yeild a bountiful harvest of squirrel!! I just purchased and installed a peep sight on my 397. is there anything im missing that should be important? When they are tightened too much, they pop the barrel loose. It needs a rebuild and refinish. problem solved!! The pins are too small and they loosen up from use. Im just curious, but would a firearm scope (for a .22 rifle) be compatible with the b272 intermount? 5. . Heres the url. What are the differences (better quality, more agressive look, traditional mantle bearer??? Im going to get a pistol scope or a Red Dot scope. I dont see how the valve alignment could be screwed up by pumping without cocking. Currently I get about 1-1.5 groups at 20 yards with this set up using gamo hunters. They used the lightest pellet they could find. This exceptional air arm should be added to the list of rifles capable of taking down medium sized game.-Robert, bb, my old 392 has developed an increasingly loud squeak in the pumping arm(between the metal pieces), can i use pellgunoil on it or just some regular wd40?-roc. I have no doubt you can handle either rifle, but the way you want to use it, Id get the Daisy. Thanks, Thomas. I loved those guns. I realize now that the rear sight on the 392 keeps from moving due to spring like tension near the sight-adjusting screws. the closer i put my hand bracing the barrel to the front sight, the easier it is to pump. I was shooting my 392 a couple days back, and i decided to try holding the gun different ways to see how it affected accuracy. The 392 looks like it might be my next rifle for pest removal. I dont want to scratch up the black-on-brass finish. This airgun is the stuff legends are made of. Sometimes the bolts are so stiff that they dont move as readily. B.B.Your last two paragraphs were interesting, I was all set to trade my old 312 (it needs some work on it, after all of these years) in on a new 392, it seems to be well liked, (the 392s) by the comments Ive read in this column. Is the buttstock, its terrible! The rifle may be more accurate. If it makes a pop, dont overpump it again. How many rounds does it take to break a rifle like this in? Her best shot was a between-the-eyes offhand shot from 25 feet. I went ahead and ordered that Williams Peep Sight yesterday so that should help as well. 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? Surely Im doing something or multiple things wrong. well yoday i went to sports authorty and they said they did not carry the benjamin 392 so then i went to the only other shop in hawaii that carries it but they dident have it either. I removed the factory rear sight and added a Williams peep sight, took the rifle outside and proceeded to punch bulls-eyes. General question: Looking to buy either the 392 or the 397, probably only to be used for target practice. Its not my place to say whether you can shoot in the house or not. Is there a way to find out the year it was made? When he stuck his head up I put the peep between his beedy little rodent eyes and pulled the trigger. The groups are nice and tight, just in the wrong place. Remember, This is my first springer, so its a whole different ball game for me!! B-Square makes a scope mount base that positions the scope over the receiver, but Im not certain it works with the 397. I started by supporting the gun on its balance point and loosely holding it. And it focuses down to nine feet! If you are not a fan of plastic guns then this is definitely a great choice for you. So .22 pellet is the favorite choice for pest eliminators and small game hunters. I dont even recommend scoping a multi-pump. Smoothness allows for good velocity and accuracy without a lot of after-rifling work. Use AccuShot 2-piece 1-inch Weaver rings and I would mount a Bug Buster or Bug Buster 2. There may be exceptions in a few stores, but the last time I looked in three different states, .177 was all I could find! This decision was not easily made. with a .22 firearm. first 8 or 10 pumps max? thank you. 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. Removed some of that black paint in the end of the barrel and adjusted the elevation on rear sight. 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. Shoot for the brain and only as far as you can hit a quarter every time. DISCONTINUED! Once again there is no Benjamin Franklin airgun. and my mom thinks so too. But the Spanish and Chinese guns are too iffy to say without testing and I havent tested the SS 1000. Man !, it sure is enough to make the whole neighbors complain about it. Although I really want a .22 pneumatic, I'm considering the Remington (Crosman) 77 which I've read good things about. And, yes, you CAN see the dot move. A steroid 392 should extend your chuck range to 35-40 yards. 150 dollars is a lot of money (for me) and get many ideas of wat else i can buy with it( i guess im an impulse shopper) what is the izhs accuracy at about 30-40 yards? Most are British, though quite a few are Chinese. is the first person i would ask advice from. You cannot go wrong with this gun: its sturdy, reliable, durable, recoilless, and is built to last for years with very little maintenance. I wish you could change the word verification on this system because its a real pain telling the difference between the lower case letters and the capitols. The reason the B-Square mount doesnt get good reviews is because people dont install it correctly. bb, Im really intrested in picking up a 397, I am also very atatched to a leapers bugbuster 2 that I have mounted on an old daisy powerline.Will the bugbuster mount far enough back on the 397 to shoot comfortably? A question, please. Pump on! This gun doesnt require any accessories at all. Comes with a crossbolt safety for safe handling. my rear sight is missing and i think it would be good just to have in case. Ive had the best results using crosman ammo. No worries though, Ill just keep looking. Ive never had a problem with either mounts coming lose or anything. I will turn it up for a higher impact point and all of a sudden the next few shots will fall to far to the left and move a few clicks up from its last impact point. Every once in awhile, I get an answer in before you do. The Benjamin Models 397 and the 392 have roots dating back to 1949. I think i over pumped my benjamin 392. it is fairly new and will no longer hold air since i over pumped it. Can you recommend where to find specs and parts for this gun? Happy hunting.-Robert. The factory sights are cheap and inaccurate, so I wont bother using them. 1. At eight pumps they go straight through with the same size hole coming out as went in. Household oils as in 3-in-1. There are a few differencesMy old Sheridan had a fine walnut stock, and the safety was locatedI believeon the right-top side of the receiver. Would I be able to keep the Talon charged? Penetrating a notoriously thick chuck skull is no mean feat. thats what i would like to do with it. It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. do you have to use a scope with the 392 sheridan? The stock of Benjamin 392 is made of American hardwood so it can withstand stresses, shocks, loads, impacts, and abrasion in daily life. So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? When it goes bang, thats a detonation.). You have been patient and have tried the sources I suggested. Stamped metal parts on the unit were left with rough edges as well. Hi, B.B. so i kept shooting lower and lower after every shot. Thomas. Thanks. Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 12:54:19 AM . Im gonna buy more, and ill be giving up on buying the peep sight for a while, too (Ill get around to it). I am st on either the 392 or the blue/silver streak. The Benjamin 392 has aloudness level from medium to high. what distance should i sight it in at? crosman premiers? So,do u think I should just stick with my 392, and try to get used to it? Thats as close to a 392 as I can come. or is circular more easily drilled, and that is why factories do that? Guess my last comment is lost in cyber-space. 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. The Bug Buster is 4 power, the Bug Buster 2 is 6. It needs Weaver rings. Today, the gun has an American hardwood stock, which gives the manufacturer other options that may be more readily available. thanks for any help you can provide, and sorry about being long winded! Classic design meets modern technology!For decades, all Benjamin stocks were made of American walnut, a relatively fast-growing hardwood that has adequate strength for rifle stocks. Thanks BB, you have been very helpful. I need your recommendation for a pellet for larger animals like the grey fox and for smaller targets like crows. -Robert. This is called Kentucky windage. Nearly 900 fps. I remember what an ordeal getting it was! Pin front sight. Its a little more difficult then I thought it would be but Im on to it!! I was pretty excited to try out a more expensive pellet gun than I had ever owned, but this one is disappointing. They are shown in pictures #7 and #8. I bought a 392 12 yrs ago,I wanted one 50 years but I couldnt talk my dad into it so had to wait.When I did buy it I also bought one for my son,we both shoot a lot and we take starlings well past 50yds.Mine is geting polished from pumping but it is still shooting at max velocity,this I have checked with a chronograph. While you would THINK it was exactly in the center of the range of travel, I have never seen one come from the factory that way. what r ur opinions on this rifle like this? Still, it is a fabulous resource, even for many models that are discontinued.. Bob 11-14-2017, 11:38 PM #9. Now the rifles are essentially the same. A nice solid thunk instead of the tink I was used to hearing. 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. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. I suspect that it is, but I dont know for sure. 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. Webley was unable to provide the spec for Weblube when we asked, therefore I cannot recommend it. The Blue Book provides general; guidelines as to when certain Blue Streaks were made. Payment not received . It makes shooting the gun nearly impossible. Quick alert - the debate A story is told of three Native American hunters. Any suggestions? Found a lower price? Thanks for reading my post, great blog!Jack. Not very powerful, but a true delight to shoot. First of all, I have been using .22 Crosman Wadcutters. i had my mom pick up Daisy Precision Max Flatnose Pellets at a local store, these are the only .22 pellets sold in my town. Thanks. Id recommend the 392 .22 caliber version of this rifle for game control. Tell me about the Logan pump. It's a reasonable price if you consider that all parts of this gun are made of genuine hardwood and metal. Insert the pellet into the loading port (with the pellets nose lying forward). Read this post:/blog/2006/1/adjustable-scope-mounts/. When I get used to plinking with the IZH-61 Ill move to insects, grasshoppers invade our area in the summer, and i think theyre pests, and my parents gave me permission.. so. (will it hit a pop can or a quarter?). bbp, this is a site you and pyramid sould be linked from: http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/rifledemos.htm. . I think Ill use screws and include adjustable sights. Its the bomb . Have you oiled the pump head with Pellgunoil recently? That threww up a red flag to me. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. Just cut and paste and the link will work. Figure them to be equal in power. This is really highly accurate gun for under 50 yards. Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023. Would you be willing to do a review on the Steroid & bug buster combination? This is the second time I have answered this question and the third time you have asked it. I was thinking of purchasing a 392 because of its paucity of recoil. BB, Have you ever tried a 397 with a pellet weight about that of the .22? Terms of Use | If the accuracy is as respectable as my Gamo Shadow 1000, thats fine. Spinstabilizespellet, improves accuracy, and enhances shooting range. What do I need to do now or what part(s) needs to be replaced/fixed. They are made to fit an 11mm rail, which is larger than 3/8. It has good power, and yes it is very loud out of the box, but that lessens the more you shoot it. It still DOES NOT work. (For more on the 5 types of air rifles you need to know before buying, see this post.). Lets look at the latest rendition in a line of air rifles that had their beginnings more than 60 years ago. 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. They will handle this problem for you. Shoot them off the rail (still get a kick out of it)and study the pattern of impact on each can; high, low, left, or right etc. Whats your take on these Germans? Thanks for any insight you can provide. Repeat this for the front clip on the other side of the aigun, and alternate sides about ever 5 taps until the rear sight slides forward and the two front sight clips are no longer in the grooves. Anyway, my wife got tired of the crows eating to their hearts content in our cherry tree, and said it was time to get an air rifle. You need to call Pyramyd Air and talk to a customer representative. Why We Like The Benjamin 392. The Crosman 362 Multipump Pellet Rifle is equipped with an adjustable rear peep sight. On Feb. 4th 06 Doug called his 1960s pellet rifle a Benjamin Franklin. You could call them to see if they can fix your problem, or if your benjamin is new you could probably send it back to crosman for repairs, to find where to send the benjamin for repair you should call crosman at 800-724-7486. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. Its a lot of money but I think when I start shooting the Talon SS I will be glad I bought it. Sounds like you dont think Id need a scope or the Williams peep sight, but should get JSB DIABOLO EXACT JUMBO(15.8 gr) and Crosman Pellgunoil. It will take some time for what happens next. Would either one generally be more accurate? . I now pay all domestic bills by cash if humans are involved. If it doesnt go through, you can paste the copy on the next empty comment page to try again. Where can I buy a Benjamin 397 or 392 (wood pump action)? I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. What scope mounting system is best for this rifle?? He is kind of a gun snob, so a regular cheap BB gun wasnt going to cut it. Thanks for the recommendation B.B. Id really like the 392, but im pretty sure i cant get one. 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. Thanks again, your are providing me quite an education. Thanks for helping someone who (obviously! The intermount is designed specifically for this rifle, so the one you received must have a problem. I want need the light gathering 50mm objective of the BSA so I guess its between the bug buster and the 3X9 leapers. Do I need theB272 inter mount? And of course, holding the muzzle out and away from me. Can you help me. Its larger than a full-sized centerfire deer rifle and takes some muscle to cock it. So much trial and error!!! Beeman is just an importer. Right? 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. It comes with a nice scope that must be worth at least $70.00. Ive a 392 and with the stock sights have been able to easily eradicate a bottle-cap infestation in my back yard(25 yard shot). Just make sure the LE model has the flat area on the right side of the action with two screw holes to accommodate a peep sight. I dont know anything about air rifles but have a need for one to shoot crows, foxes, raccoons as mentioned before. For metal-to-metal contact, regular lubricating oil is best. BB,I just got a Benjamin 397 primarily for pest control. Even in 1976 some of the kids guns had the cheap plastic stocks while mine had the nice wooden stock. You will need to raise the rear of the scope with an adjustable scope mount. I used to own a Blue Streak back in the early 70s, and used to hunt squirrels in San Jose, CA before the fields got covered over in silicon. 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. Do you mean knocking off the factory edge of the rifleing down a bit, or smoothing it completely! Usually for a review I shoot for a while then just add to my collection, but I can imagine using this rifle on a regular basis for hunting and pest control. After all, isn't that one of the advantages of a pneumatic over a springer? Ill try today again maybe, and see what else I can find out. Im curious as to how this will turn out. Never clean the barrel! The air compressor is too much money. Birds tend to be tougher than bunnies because feathers tend to be like armor. To me the louder that noise means better the compression. Does the accuracy drop off considerably on a steroid modded gun if you pump it to capacity? I was a bit hesitant when I read about the plastic trigger, but I am very confident that this trigger assembly will last a long time. My manual states that elevation is adjustable in the print, and doesnt say anything about windage, yet the diagram points to the 2 screws at the front of the rear sight and labels them windage. I gingerly (just got it today!!) But after another round with the cans, I turn them on their side and aim to the bottom of each can, and guess what?!?! Featuring 12-shot .. C$749.99 Benjamin Benjamin 397 .177 Cal - Synthetic The classic multi-pump rifle from Benjamin Sheridan is now available in a synthe.. C$359.99 Benjamin Benjamin 392 .22 Cal - Synthetic C$359.99 Sale -20% Benjamin Spare Magazine for Marauder .25 Cal C$25.00 C$19.99 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. My aging eyes cant abide the iron sights anymore. I shot at a pellet tin today (diameter 2.5) from 45 yards offhand with gamo hunters and only connected on 6 of 10. I'm struggling to find either model for sale new. I brought that one to my buddys house for our ussual friday afternoon plinking. I used to do this with my pumpmaster 760 when i was young and nothing happened to it that i know of. Thats the problem with testing pellets. I thought you might be adjusting the scope tile backwards. Block Resistance The Daisy is also harder as the number of pumps increases, but not as hard as the Benjamin. Also, it seems the only place to mount the scope is halfway down the barrel even if I could get the intermounts to stay in one place. Brass barrels dont get dirty, which is why they never need to be cleaned. When you close the pump handle, make your pumping hand flat to keep fingers out of the way. The looks of both guns are very similar, but this model has more to offer. After mounting a brand new BSA 3-9 x 40 red dot scope on a B-Square intermount with Weaver rings, I found that I am consistantly shooting high. Push the bolt handle forward into its position. 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. But Im guessing that even that wont solve your problem. Residents of New Jersey can buy bb guns through a designated local gun store after acquiring an Airgun Permit. it justs pumps very smoothly and does not compress air. BB, Ill try it, thanks. Hard Air Magazine is the best Internet destination for everything airgun related. Thwap! Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? I do have a short question. 25-50 yds very effective. Pellgunoil isnt a good lubricant. Online Accessisbility | I have a cabinet filled with dozens of tins of inaccurate pellets. The rear sight legs must be pried away from the barrel. I'm looking at this configuration as an indoor & backyard trainer for long range marksmanship, including reticle range estimation and wind speed estimation. It can shoot lead pellets up to 685 fps and alloys up to 800 fps. or a light very accurate rifle such as the izh 61. Last. If you want more power than that, either change barrels to the 24-inch, or buy a Talon. What scope would you recommend and which mounts would I need? I agree Crosman wadcutters are not doing well for you. Call Pyramyd Air and ask Boris if he has a kit for you. However, the new Monte Carlo-style synthetic stock is said by the manufacturer to shrug off inclement weather better than the traditional wood. BBJ. my 392 holds that pump for years. Didnt even bother with the heavy silver arrows. 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. Even with the scopes point of impact adjusted all of the way down, I still am hitting 4-5 high at 10 yds. A compressor costs about $1,200. However, I dontt like the pumping. Good news is Im hitting 1 and 1/2 groups now. This is a superb hunting gun. Thats like buying a new car but not wanting to pay for gas because the price is so high. I bought a Benjamin 342 years ago for my father to control sparrows and starlings on his Purple Martin nesting boxes. It would be cheaper to eliminate this swelling, but they keep it because it makes pumping easier. After a few clicks to the left and the impact point is vertically alligned with the target point. Being a .22, you dont have to pump it 8 times for pest control. writes a new article every day Monday-Friday), scroll down to the bottom of the article and click on comments. ),No Way,I want a real gun,shes a country girl. You can use this gun for target shooting, plinking, pest control, and small-game hunting. This isnt common, however, you are shooting very close. The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. If you are hitting low, you need to raise the rear of the scope. 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). 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 received a 0.22 Cal Benjamin Model 342 (predecessor to the 392???) The Bug Buster is just a scope and has little bearing on the Steroid tune. Were they discontinued in wood stock form? Later I bought a 392. Below 50 degrees F it wont shoot too hard. [/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 Emailing the two people i mentioned probably wouldnt hurt. Crow mangums gave .65 with 5 shots. A single-shot action gun gives you control over the type of pellet you gonna shoot. The Sheridan is what I had on my mind. I have seen one site claiming they have been discontinued. There are many, many reasons to love this relatively short and robust bolt action air rifle. Thank you very much BB, youre the main reason I always get my stuff from pyramidair. And if I can actually pull it off. .22 caliber 14.3 gr. You should get some books about sights and read what has been done over the past 200 years. The 392 should hold a charge for hours, though it is not recommended to do that. BB I am preparing to buy a Benjamin co2 AS392T and I will put the bug buster scope on it. This is even with the elevation screw adjusted all the way out until it isnt in contact with the metal below. This air rifle is definitely one that can train you to be a better shot. walmart (which is bout 15 miles from me) sells the shadows (but at lower quality to save price i would think). I pulled my old, old Crosman model 1 out of the attic and got re-addicted to pellet guns before it lost compression (in the rear seal, not the pump arm seal. The dot sight ia not faulty, the mount is slanted down. What adjustable scope mount do you recommend? Thanks again. I also feel like the price is a little high at $230, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022. Mine was probably taken by a U.S. restaurant inside team that steals CC slips. When you pump the 392, are you supposed to return the forearm to the initial all the way up position with every pump? It is single-shot action so you can shoot only 1 shot at a time. If its a .177 that shoots fast, use the Predator. 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. plinking would leave me too stationary outside and id likely freeze. Next was the target practice when I got home. And Ron Elbes book gets more specific. Therefore, you should think twice about buying a scope or you can do yourself a favor and get a William peep sight as the best option. However, I still like the idea of his Steriod treatmen. I know because I have done it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yes hitting low. 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