There are a couple of different listings on online retailed websites with different prices I like to shoot at 50 yards and see where every pellet goes, so I used the AirForce 4-16 scope on my rifle. Mine has been charged for 6 years now. While the 392 is in no way any worse than the old one, itrs also no better in terms of performance. Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. Just sent a detailed blog, and because I cant do the verification BS, Its lost in where ever, and Really exaspirating too!! I was out this morning scouting the edge of the woods behind my house and there seemed to be a lack of squirrel chatter, and i hear no birds whatsoever. Stamped metal parts on the unit were left with rough edges as well. I do want to try out some of the round balls, but Beeman doesnt make them in 22 caliber. The other two are spring guns that require a lot of shooting technique to use. could this wreck or bend or cave in the barrel after time? Will it lose power (pressure) over a few hours? The intermount is designed specifically for this rifle, so the one you received must have a problem. You have been very helpful. i forgot that i had stored a pump of air in the rifle and pumped it seven more times, then i pulled the pump handle open and realized that it would be the ninth pump. Try a different air rifle for the money! Any suggestions as to scope mounts and scope? I bought a Benjamin 392 in 1975 and still have it today. The tell II shoots, but seems a little underpowered, probably from 70+ years of use. 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. Is that true? The Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle is a multi-pump air rifle. 244. I kinda rolled my eyes, and said no, we need something with a little more umph. I realize that this plastic peep sight probably wont be a very good alternative to a real metallic sight, but Im interested in how this will turn out. I sat on my stairs and rested my elbow on my knee. Block Resistance My 392 model is equipt with the Air-Venturi mount system (over the bolt) with the same model BSA scope. This time when you set the gun aside, put two pumps in it for storage. Being that the barrel is steel and not brass like my benjis, how often should I clean it. Many air gunners still keep the good old Benjamin 392 they bought several decades ago. That is not too much. Yes to the Bug Buster. ( 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 ? Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. And elevation adjustment ( allow you to adjust the sight up and down). I know a decent .22 can be had for that much, but I've stated my reasons for not wanting it. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sheridan Benjamin 392PA .22 Cal 392 Air Rifle Pellets Wood Very at the best online prices at eBay! Pumps six through eight will be harder, but you dont always need them. my groups widened, and my shots went all over the place, then I checked my gun and found that when I pumped it, the screw adjusting the elevation was loosening. If that doesn't work contact Pyramyd Air tech support. As I recall, you have parents. Today, it causes a lot of confusion. I have not heard that Crosman has any such gun in the works, but you might look at the Daisy 22SG. Were they discontinued in wood stock form? I have a couple of questions. I keep them because I cant bear to part with them. B.B.,I am a typical newbie that needs a inexpensive rifle to take care of some pests but also would like something that will be accurate, well made and fun to use. Make the final ten shots 8 strokes each. Probably to guide your purchase. Will that work too or should I get some pellgunoil? Then that same year, with some new updates, it was relaunched as the Benjamin 397 and 392. I have heard good things about the RWS 94. My wadcutters I had been using before were more deformed but more accurate at every distance and power variation! But that doesnt mean they wouldnt if they werent binding in some way. I realize there may be other inefficiencies besides the light pellet. Thanks a lot for your advice.-Steve from MA. The Bug Buster looks like it would fit the dove tailed receiver, perfectly. At least thats what I have heard. I like the finish on the silver streak but the 20 cal pellets arent locally available so thats a bit of a limitation. Can anyone help me out with names of stores (in Minnesota) that sell the IZH 61 and the Benjamin 392? When i started tightening the front part, the scew justs kept rolling as if it had no thread. the last bb gun i had (crosman 760, i think) got about 5 inch groups at 20 feet (with a scope), while the benjamin got four pellets in the same hole at about 25 feet(with open sights, luck, mostly)!! Webley was unable to provide the spec for Weblube when we asked, therefore I cannot recommend it. 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? Ive never used a 20 cal gun before and wasnt sure if it had the same impact as the .22. . Ive never tested one but I trust anything Webley makes in England. Thanks a lot.-Bob. 888-262-4867. 44 years later it still works I have been plinking soda cans. Gave it away to a friend who has it to this day. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. I was looking at the RWS 48 and 350, but already owning three Gamos, I didnt want to spend another $500-600 when all was said and done (scope, mounts, etc.). No, I havent heard of that, but there are a lot of people interested in the gun so it doesnt surprise me. I have number 142 of the 500 that are going to be made. I had a thought. But just a tad of oil mind you. Thats a common error. Are there any mounts that wrap around the entire pump tube instead of just clamping to the barrel? I havent heard that the Crosman Intermounts were not good, but Ill let our other readers comment on them. The last ones are around 2300 psi and since the gun stops shooting consistently around 2000 to 2100, you arent getting as many shots with those final fills. Thomas, BB, Never mind, I figured it out, Some of the letters in the word verification are capitols! I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. Thank you very much for helping me with this decision.Lonedog in Alabama. Then switch to tapping the rear two clips in a similar fashion, so it looks like pictures #4, #5, and #6. Nobody can type links accurately and get it right most of the time. If anyone knows where to get one please email me @ [email protected] thanks (Jeremy). Is that correct? 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? With the Benjamin, I can regulate the velocity of the gun for pest control and just plinking around when I need a break in the afternoon from staring at a computer monitor. Let us help! Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. It would be cheaper to eliminate this swelling, but they keep it because it makes pumping easier. I have heard that the 392 loses accuracy after 5 pumps, although I havent this to be the case. Adults only, please!The 392/397 is an adult-sized air rifle, though not overly long or heavy. Airgunners just like you asking and answering each other questions and sharing airgun related stories. 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. It has twice the power of the AS392T, weighs a pound less and is far more accurate. What should i do if i get a jammed pellet? Thanx. Money is not an issue. Im a kid and I want some power! i have some background in airguns but just had a few questions. Can you check your word verification archives? The pellets were domed pellets, and when I opened the container, the pellets looked perfect. There are two great Benjamin repair stations: Rick Willnecker at [email protected] or call 717-382-1481. You cut and paste them! On Feb. 4th 06 Doug called his 1960s pellet rifle a Benjamin Franklin. A peep is placed close to the eye for greater precision. I got the vertical sighting on target but having a problem adjusting the lateral screws; Im having trouble centering aim from the left to center. You cant kill a squirrel deader than dead. is familier with the steroid tune. You wont live long enough to wear out the barrel of a Sheridan. Good question. It should soon be available as a peep sight. thx for ur help bb, i should have checked the site more thouroughly and saved u, me, and my parents the time. 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. They want to remove them from the market. That is just air filling up from the suction effect after rod gets past air hole. Thanks for thinking I know the answer to this, but I dont. Would either one generally be more accurate? problem solved!! Those were the days. I would have given this pellet gun 5 stars if not for two big issues. Thanks in advance for your response and all your informative posts. The Benjamin Bolt Action Variable Pump Pellet Air Rifle features Monte Carlo styling, a durable all-weather synthetic stock and foregrip, rifled barrel and fully adjustable rear sight. Fortunately there are plenty of places to get them repaired. Thanks for tirelessly putting up with us airgunners. Terms of Use | I know what to order now. Someone who spends as much time on the internet as you do should certainly have stumbled onto them by now. Add a peep sight!One really nice upgrade is the Crosman 64 peep sight. Crosman has a Williams Peep sight made expressly to mount on the 392/397. The flat heads mar too easy even with the correct driver. Pelletier said Its a Benjamin, not a Benjamin Franklin. looks like im heading to sports authority. This is currently the oldest Benjamin airgun still in production. Thats just a play on the company name. I have a late 60s model 312 and on the left side, below the bolt, it says Benjamin Franklin.By the way there is a potential problem with several older airguns and they are offering $50.00 credit toward the purchase of a 392 or a 397. The caliber is .22 and the pellets of Choice are JSB Exact Jumbo 15.9-grain (domed), Beeman Kodiak, Logun Penetrator 20.5-grain (not the 16-grain), and Crosman Premier in the cardboard box. i was looking at this pyramydair and the daisy 22sg at air gun depot witch would last longer and is more reliable because my daisy grizzly is falling apart and need to take out some small game thanks david. The third was as far forward as I could comfortably hold the rifle and shoot, which was right on the slope of the pump lever (my palm was right on the sloping area). would crosman premiers be accurate with the shadow? My daughter loves to shoot to so theres always a healthy supply of used beverage containers!! Therefore, I suggest that if you buy this gun as a gift, you should consider the receivers strength to see if he can do it without much effort. HAM readers will have seen a prototype of a the new, synthetic stock Benjamin Variable Pump air rifle in our reports from the 2019 SHOT Show. General question: Looking to buy either the 392 or the 397, probably only to be used for target practice. To 8 pumps, that is; Im following your advice to keep 1 or 2 during storage between sessions. should i get it? Very very accurate with open sights. But how long has it been since you oiled the pump head? 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 Should I write my check out to Pyramyd Air Gun Mall? Whenever I make a circular hole for the peep sight and I look through it the hole seems to distort, like the light is stretching to the upper right and lower left. On the right column is the same thing you saw on this page, plus there are links (connections) to previous blog posts by month and year. The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. That must haved ruined your day, would it be rude of me to ask how much u lost? 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. I am assuming that you have run the rear sight down as low as it will go and the rifle is still shooting too high. you can check the manual for the benjamin if you go to https://www.pyramydair.com/ scroll to the bottom of the screen, and look under customer support(its in the beige colored rectangle). hollow point? However, an older 392 manual does contain the correct info. 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. Crosman also has ceased production of their .20 caliber Premier pellet, so there is one less great pellet for the Blue Streak. Just a drop per joint should do it. Do I need theB272 inter mount? I also feel like the price is a little high at $230, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022. As I recall, you have to lever it out of the solder joint, and it may be hard to put back. 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. He will restore airguns to operational specs, but he wont increase power in guns beyond the factory levels. If you live in a sparse population area, this is not an issue at all. They used the lightest pellet they could find. but there are absolutely no stores selling the IZH near us shes gone to pawn shops specialty stores, gun shops/stores, fleet farm walmart, etc. In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. (For more on how to choose the right air gun caliber for your game, see this post.). How difficult is it to install the peepsight, and does Pyramid Air install this sight for you if requested? Help! He handed me one of his 20 gr Eun Jin pelles he uses on his Sumatra and I still nailed the spoon at 20 yrds with out needing to adjust for elevation. You have to get the 392! If you want more power than that, either change barrels to the 24-inch, or buy a Talon. Then I take and clean the mop off and dry the bore with a stroke or two. The power of the Blue Streak and the 392 are identical. This model was marketed under the Benjamin name from 1994-1998. I know they do offer services like mounting scopes, so there is a strong possibility they will mount this sight for you. They were the only .22 pellets in my town other than some horribly old and deformed daisy wadcutters in a Fleet Supply store. Thanks for you help.-Al. This Item Is Discontinued Check Out Similar Available Products. Do you buy your own dive tank or do you just take the air bottle off the Talon to the dive shop and let them fill it. )knows almost nothing about guns, except how much fun they can be. Thanks. I had a little bit of a problem when i mounted it on the shadow 1000. Will 23 have the 392 or will they take advantage of the anniversary of the Rubicon by launching the Hurricane 3.0L. Is this supposed to happen? Thanks, i just set out pop cans about 25 yards or so and can hit them about 2 out of 3 times. Which do you think would be more accurate, Beemans or Crosmans or JSBs? For questions,contact the Publisher, Stephen Archer. Something that will compliment the Benjamin 392. Thwap! thanks.Bill B. How To Get Rid Of Iguanas? This posting is one of the all-time most popular ones and many like you have told us they love their 392 or 397. i ordered a c9 blue streak on sunday and was wandering if 20 cal is enough knock-down power at 30 yards with a well placed shot, also i have the 14.3gr cylindrical pellets. It would have been nice if it had fiber optic sights. Smoothness allows for good velocity and accuracy without a lot of after-rifling work. Will a Red Dot sight be accurate on the Benjamin? Now, you ask if B-Square scope rings will clamp onto a 3/8 dovetail. I know because I have done it. The dot sight ia not faulty, the mount is slanted down. All other designated trademarks, copyrights, and brands are the property of their respective owners. Just got it (fast, great service) and took it out tonight very happy! Which ones should i try out? i pull back the bolt and pull the trigger but no air comes out. You should return that rifle and exchange it for another. Says something about these rifles doesnt it? If you hear anything from Volvo and can give us an update, please do. The second from the right says BLOG. That threww up a red flag to me. Given your expertise, I figured Id ask before I potentially break something on my brand new airgun! How difficult would it be to pump the full 3000 pSI into the Talon and how long would it take? Guess Ill have to get a new 397 and saw the stock off half-ways. Please help! Open the pump lever as far as it will go. I like my Crosman 140 and its cousin the Benjamin 392. Ridgerunner,BB is correct that you dont need a scope for the 397, its easier to pump without a scope getting in the way. I can see the advantage of a diamond shape!!! And you must hunt in season with a license. well i found out that its a lot easier to get the last two or three pumps if i set the stock on the ground, brace the barrel with my hand, and push the pump handle down with my other hand. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. Theres no way to tighten them enough and I have no way to use the scope. Great purchase! Go figure! Is that Normal for this gun ? The AS392T is a CO2 rifle that gets just over 600 f.p.s. In the day when Benjamin did that (put those words on left side the gun in quotes) people read more and got the inference. what else would I do? If you want more power at a great price, this is a great way to go. Ive got neighbors about 40 yards on either side of me, and they dont seem to mind the sound of my Quest 1000. I did take my old 98 model 397 to an authorized service center to be checked out. Well gee buddy whats that telling you about the potential to increase your bottom line? The model I'm testing for you today is the first variation. Pin front sight. Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview The seams are not buffed and abrade your hand a bit at the grip, and the butt edges are sharp. The second reason is the additional effort the 392 takes with pumps 6 through 8. Ive done some more looking and have come across the Beeman SS1000, and it seems like a great deal. Comes with a crossbolt safety for safe handling. BB, i dont know if this matters but he can lift about 70lbs easly thx, hey BB when im pumping by benjamin it makes a pshh noise wen i pump it is this normal thanks. I know this is a lot of questions but I am a complete novice when it comes to air guns. George is at [email protected] or 512-863-2951. I loved those guns. Perhaps your 760 was tired? Should I only see the front post or will I see both the front post and rear sight through the hole? If you have to buy your own tank, what do they cost and where do you go to buy one? Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? Residents of Chicago, IL cannot buy CO2 powered rifles, pistols or revolvers directly from us. Am I doing something wrong? and my mom thinks so too. Finally, the rifle will not hold air for longer than a few minutes. No prob! 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It needs a rebuild and refinish. If the sight doesnt absolutely have to be a Willaims you might want to look at the sight in todays post about the Mendoza RM 2000. 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. Also, money isnt really an issue here, Im willing to pay a little more for better quality. Insert the pellet into the loading port (with the pellets nose lying forward). I will be testing the Whisper, but I already know itll work because the TX200 Mk III has had the same arrangement for the past 8 years. Your rifle should never be pumped more than 10 strokes. Buyer beware, if you buy this rifle then you better be ready to hate life. Sheridans come in two flavors, plain and shiney. 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? i guess co2 refills could be a problem. 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. I used to have a Sheridan Blue Streak when I was youngmany, many moons ago . I think its too light for a woodchuck or raccoon, but a perfect shot would work. Thanks again. Roy. Close. Anyways,. Still, get the Pellgunoil and always store your rifle with a pump of air in it. Thats without sandbags and benches of course,so it could have been simply dumn-luck Think Id better get one of those pellet stick things I saw in the accesories directory on PA. When you close the pump handle, make your pumping hand flat to keep fingers out of the way. Bless her heart. It will take some time for what happens next. Actually, Beeman has their lead balls made by H&N, so they are the same as what you see here. So far Ive just used oiled patches and quick-clean pellets. Pumping action is hard for shooters with weak arms, Pumping action can be tedious experience at some points. I have come across my father-in-laws Benjamin Franklin H 39666. Bolt action. As many have stated before, the Williams Peep sight is a great addition to the 392. A 392 is probably not more accurate than a Powerline 1000, but it is much easier to shoot. Thinking 5-6 pumps should be about right? Any info you have would be most appreciated. The cylindrical pellets do not group as tightly as the better diabolos. They are of equal power and accuracy but have different powerplants. As long as you are buying used, there is a whole world of opportunity out there. now only in yellow i believe.A friend i used to hang arroud with never had a gun so i sold him a 397 he sent it in had it redone and i had a tough time shooting agains him.i believe he still has the gun to this day .I have resaled this gun once but am no longer able to find the relief vale for it.so it looks like im on the market for a new 397.would like to find a older one and redo myself.but the little 880 served me for over 20 yrs i still shoot it on occansion but its time to retire it i believe .mike, Hi My Name Is Alex And I was debating on getting a Benjamin Sheridan Pump Gun. With many less fly aways. Part Three. The 39X series of guns are made primarily of brass, and soldered together. We look forward to having you join us on a regular basis. All three guns are more powerful than the 22SG, which is primarily why I am recommending them. 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. Have you ever tried them with the 392? Ten f.p.s. Hey B.B. As long as you lubricated the pum head with Pellgunoil, you can ignore any sounds. Just shoot the gun with a pellet. Synthetic pellets do leave a residue in the bore, but it might not be too bad in a brass barrel like the 397s. This blog is independent from Pyramyd Air and I would have to do the same research as you to learn the answers. I currently have a tube of webly scott weblube. At first, I thought these pieces were soldered to the barrel/pump cylinder and would have to remain. It is also not very powerful, but it has a wonderful heritage behind it. I know its not a replacement for a real target gun, but Im curious the extent to which you can control the power reliably and repeatedly. Messaged the seller and got no response. thanks a whole lot bb, there was no pop (thats good right?). The stock is nicely sculpted in the classic American style that suits most shooters. Thomas. B.B.I was wondering if all Benjamin Sheridan rifles are made in USA? Well, the next five were barely in a three inch group at about 30-40 feet. superfast reply! Your comment is almost a guest blog. Great gun, no comparison to the cheap plastic air rifles. Therefore, having a brass barrel is a huge advantage that can make your gun last for years. I plan on using the open sight and not mounting a scope on this rifle.It did need some cleaning up from the box, the metal needed a good rub down and I lightly oiled the stock and rubbed it down and now it is beautiful. Benjamin 392 doesnt have a scope rail to mount the scope. Benjamin 392S .22-Caliber Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle, Black Visit the Benjamin Store 240 ratings | 35 answered questions -11% $21164 List Price: $236.77 FREE Returns Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. The factory mount scope stop screw might lift it up more, but Ill leave the dovetail clamps loosenned until I can get the scope closer to target. 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? My gun seems to not be holding air. Either of these two guys is perfect for your needs. How To Use An Airgun Hand Pump on a PCP rifle? Am I looking in the wrong page? Anyways I have the Benjamin 397 and was wondering what you think is a nice distance to zero in the open sights to for a well rounded point of impact for shooting mostly done between the 10-20yards mark. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. View Profile View Forum Posts Private . 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. 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