The screws and holes are already there. On another note, do you happen to know what the original velocity was for the german made tell II air pistols, made back in the 20s or 30s? What do you think would be a good diameter for the peep hole? Id recommend the 392 .22 caliber version of this rifle for game control. There are lots of positive reviews on this product. I know the 392 has a lot of loyal fans, but unfortunately, I wasnt pleased with it. The Pyramyd Air home page will open. is too close to call, and each rifle will differ by more than that. Secondly, the pumping action is really hard and is not suitable for a person with weak arms. There isnt much difference between the two rifles today. B-Square makes a scope mount base that positions the scope over the receiver, but Im not certain it works with the 397. You gun should now look like picture #9, and you should have 3 pieces of rear sight assembly (the sight blade, and 2 triangular grooved pieces) loose on the table, like in picture #10. Maybe Id do better prone. 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 did take my old 98 model 397 to an authorized service center to be checked out. So, skip the peep scope, and dont bother looking for something less $?Thanks! I cant tell if Im just not used to the peculiar recoil of spring guns or if there is a problem with the gun or scope. Perhaps your 760 was tired? 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. Just received my purchased 397 and it is a sturdy rifle that Im sure going to enjoy. 22 bolt Action variable pump pellet air rifle features Monte Carlo styling, A durable all-weather synthetic stock and fore grip, rifled barrel and fully adjustable rear sight. Once the sight is removed, you are left with the pieces of metal with groves in them (one on each side). 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. I recently purchased the 392 to help control the rabbit population in my yard and garden. I was hoping for more from these pellets, but my hopes were scattered almost as badly as the pellet groups . Cool idea huh??? I never liked scopes on multi pump pneumatics. A Carbon Fiber 88 cubic foor tank weighs only 20 pounds and will fill your gun many more times than the 80 cubic foot aluminum scuba tank. Thanks B.B. i look forward to your advice. So if you insist to use the scope on this gun, you will need either Crosman 3/8 Intermount or the Air Venturi Weaver/Picatinny Intermount. However, they are simply coated in lubricant, and suction fit themselves in the space between the barrel and pump cylinder. A very comfortable rifle to handle. So,do u think I should just stick with my 392, and try to get used to it? Do you know in what major ways the Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the merger/buyout? The barrel doesnt break in, but cleaning it with JB Bore Cleaning Compound they way I have describved a half-dozen times in this blog will smooth it. 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. Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! Over-pumping will not cause the seals to leak. It's reliable, sturdy, durable, has a high recoil, and can last for many years without much maintenance. I had a Benjamin .22 (possibly a 392) back in the 70's. The 20 would shoot an almost as heavy pellet at the same velocity which would penetrate better but the 22 I would think would have more impact. Get Crosman Pellgunoil. Thats the air getting sucked in. im runnin out of options and ideas. I also feel like the price is a little high at $230, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022. I dont believe in scopes on multi-pump pneumatics. Thanks again, your are providing me quite an education. I would rather have the 392, which I do have. I have this fairly well planned out in my own opinion, but this is just a prototype. Thank u for your help. I can get a blue streak locally. .22 pellet is heavier and has alarger diameter than the .177 pellet. For the .177 caliber model, the specs with alloy pellets are: The .22 caliber version gives the following specs with alloys: Scope mounting continues to be possible by using the intermount system, as with previous 392/7 models. When i started tightening the front part, the scew justs kept rolling as if it had no thread. Payment not received . I kinda rolled my eyes, and said no, we need something with a little more umph. The numbers quoted are just numbers. I read somewhere that if oyu do not do this the valve alignment can prematurely get screwed up. For any spare parts not listed please feel free to contact us. The Benjamin 392 matched all of the the criteria I had for the prefect rifle, except for one. etc.) One problem though. I think its time you tried some really fine pellets, such as Kodiaks, JSBs or something in the H&N line. There is both a cylinder and a piston in the chamber. How much should I expect to pay for an older model, but not old enough to be collectable? This gun is one that truly harkens back to the good old days. Even when Crosman bought Benjamin, they left the quality alone. The rear sight legs must be pried away from the barrel. Forget stuck pellets you wont have any if you put at least 3 pumps in the gun. This pump is very weak a prone to wear out. I think that I might have to remove the rear sight in order to get a clear peep hole, but then again maybe not. Just bolt it on and thats it. The Benjamin 392 is a fantastic choice at a reasonable price. It will group an inch at 50 yards on a relatively calm day. I am having a hard time picking up the iron sight against the hardwoods. Air gun 101: How Nitro Piston technology can make your shooting sport more exciting? but have no idea where to start looking for someone whos fammiliar with them. 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. 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. 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. what about a diamond shape!? The robust forearm makes it easier to pump, too they say. Well, I figured that I was rusty and the gun maybe needed to be warmed up. BB I am preparing to buy a Benjamin co2 AS392T and I will put the bug buster scope on it. Pyramyd Air provides it as a service to their customers, but Crosman will not recognize it. )knows almost nothing about guns, except how much fun they can be. The brass barrel is anti-corrosive compared to the steel one and doesnt rust easily. But I keep lingering over the spring pistons. If you have done that, the valve has too much pressure or the hammer to open it. Keeping the groups at 1.5 inches at 25 feet was the best I could do! Another question.do you know how of video that can show me how to install a psi gauge on a benjaminn 392. The bolt doesnt lock solidly like a firearm bolt does. i got about 4 inch groups at 20 yards. George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. There are many, many reasons to love this relatively short and robust bolt action air rifle. My top pick with your budget is Beemans HW30. I had a thought. i guess co2 refills could be a problem. Well, I havent tested the Sierra Pro, so I really cant say. This gun is a great choice for target shooting or for dealing with annoying pests in your yard. However, I still like the idea of his Steriod treatmen. Do you know what weight pellet was used when they chronied the silver/blue streak .20 cal? I have a medical problem and am afraid of the pump models. Do you need to remove both those screws or only one. It doesnt have much velocity like the.177 pellet but it is more stable on the way toward the target. I trust Ill be far happier with this decision! The air is compressed when the piston moves rapidly forward, shoved by the mainspring. If so, its your best bet. I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. 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? Im going to sight it with a BSA 3-12x 44mm scope. Is that correct? Household oils as in 3-in-1. You cock the mainspring with the sidelever. Looked alot at Mac 1, but got the Talon SS W/ 24barrel also, thanks again for your advice on that one. Ill get pellgun oil somehow (i might order it if i have to). No effect on performance or accuracy. But I would have really liked the Webley even if it was just for some casual plinking. I dont have to do word verification and Blogger still loses some of my comments. Also, I have put the gun between my legs, and press it against my body just to be able to pump it, which wont work with a scope. I hope you are not tired of talking about airguns. A couple more beginner questions: What is a more typical distance that people sight these guns it at? 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. right? Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. I would defeat my purpose if it was louder than a 22LR. I think i over pumped my benjamin 392. it is fairly new and will no longer hold air since i over pumped it. 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. The Daisy is also harder as the number of pumps increases, but not as hard as the Benjamin. I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. When buying a used 392 or C9, is there anything to watch out for? Should I add pellgunoil to the joints, or is this just what happens when the joints are not in motion for an extended time? How To Get Rid Of Iguanas? Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview Notice the date at the top of the blog. 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. Yes, the forearm goes all the way up with every pump stroke. Its just a slang term for inertia. They arent made well for it. Pump on! That along with B.B. One other thing, this blog is almost 5 years old and very few people other than a core of volunteers, look at it. How difficult would it be to pump the full 3000 pSI into the Talon and how long would it take? How loud is the 392? B.B. They are all very nice guns and are accurate enough to pot a cottontail rabbit at 35 yards with open sights. If the accuracy is as respectable as my Gamo Shadow 1000, thats fine. Thats the problem with testing pellets. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. Also the bolt feels gritty as it slides during loading, and this thing hasnt had a chance to get dirty yet. Manual safety. A nice solid thunk instead of the tink I was used to hearing. Introduced under the Sheridan brand, the Model C Silver Streak had a level of power and performance which was unmatched at that time. I exchanged the gun for another one off the shelf. If you need assistance, contact our technicians at 888-262-4867, ext. If not, I noticed some comments about loudness. Local gun dealers sometimes carry RWS and Gamo pellets, so check them out. It still DOES NOT work. The peep sight is better than either, in my opinion. Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the steel one and doesnt rust.... 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