Up to five pumps will be easy. The Benjamin is made for roughing it, rather than just for sport. Also, other than caliber and stock shape, are there any differences now? You should get some books about sights and read what has been done over the past 200 years. I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. It was missing the trigger and a gentleman in INdiana replaced it. Alternatively you can skip that and go right to it by typin in this site /manual/benjamin-sheridan. They are pure lead and will not harm your barrel. Thanks for helping someone who (obviously! The rifle pumps up ok but does not hold the charge for very long. 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. Perhaps I should dissasemble the whole thing and start from scratch. Let us know how you're doing thanks. Ive got another problem though, i got my gun sighted in and i went out to find some squirrels that were chattering in the woods behind my house. Thanks for reading. Thanks again, your are providing me quite an education. BB, I will pass on the Bam 30 advicelets try not to contribute to the China trade deficit when we can help it. Penetrating a notoriously thick chuck skull is no mean feat. The question then arises, with my current stock gun, what do you think is the maximum range that a pellet could penetrate a chucks skull? walmart (which is bout 15 miles from me) sells the shadows (but at lower quality to save price i would think). The only oils I have in the house are cooking oils. This being the case I am considering mounting a bug buster 2 on my rifle to replace the williams peep. I have owned and tested a Steroid Streak. but it would be square peep hole. I believ he does. Because if Im not mistaken, the LE is only meant to take a scope.-BCS. But from your comments that wouldnt work. Or I could just be a bad shot. Right? There's also a front fiber optic post sight. Thanks in advance for your response and all your informative posts. I still dont totally understand the science behind it, but it works. Still, it is a fabulous resource, even for many models that are discontinued.. Bob 11-14-2017, 11:38 PM #9. Sometimes I give them away to people I want to bug. This gun is a great choice. What scope would you recommend and which mounts would I need? Offhand, I seem to recall you could get .177s in the 14-15 gr category. Guess my last comment is lost in cyber-space. You are welcome to post questions or comments on the current blog where literally thousands of people willingly give you the benefit of their knowledge and experience. You wont live long enough to wear out the barrel of a Sheridan. That probably contributes to the continued modest price of this rifle. Both are sighted in at 20 yards with Beeman silver-bears. Accuracy will be about the same. Should I add pellgunoil to the joints, or is this just what happens when the joints are not in motion for an extended time? i really hope i dont have to send it back. its from sports authority, its nearby so i dont have to pay for shipping. It has a transition-style pump, that attemps to transition from a front-pumper to an underlever. No technique is required for a pneumatic. problem solved!! In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. So far I love my new gun. Some pneumatics require cocking before pumping. Pyramyd sells it. PCP vs Spring Piston: Which one is better? Do you think the 392 is an overall more accurate gun than the powerline 1000? Emailing the two people i mentioned probably wouldnt hurt. Thanks for tirelessly putting up with us airgunners. 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 also would like to know what pellets work the best with this gun and for pest shooting. If its a .177 that shoots fast, use the Predator. The stock of Benjamin 392 is made of American hardwood so it can withstand stresses, shocks, loads, impacts, and abrasion in daily life. I think its time you tried some really fine pellets, such as Kodiaks, JSBs or something in the H&N line. thanks! What would a dive shop charge to fill up the bottle. I have a Benjamin Franklin 342, .22 cal. At the risk of having this thread moved to the airgun mods gate , the valve work entails taking the valve apart, shortening the check valve about 1/8" and putting it back in the front of the valve, dropping a light spring of appropriate diameter and length in on top of the check and then dropping a small washer into the valve.The washer must be small enough to fit in the valve, but large . I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. is the first person i would ask advice from. Ive only looked through one of these and the Red dot seemed to move in relation to the target. Maybe Id do better prone. If you do it yourself you learn more about yourself and the gun you are using. Yes, the forearm goes all the way up with every pump stroke. The pellets were domed pellets, and when I opened the container, the pellets looked perfect. However, I still like the idea of his Steriod treatmen. Which do you think would be more accurate, Beemans or Crosmans or JSBs? Online Accessisbility | 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. Your long quest is over. 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. has written (B.B. The reason we invented this scope mount is to solve the breech separation issue, and it's a BIG issue. I have the 397 and plan on getting a 392 in the near future. Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? It will take a while for me to answer all your questions. ), The velocity is in the medium range but the knockdown power is more than enough for pest control and small game hunting, (For more on the best air rifle for squirrels, see this post). The item has been discontinued or is no longer available Due to our Pricing Policy. There are no parts unless you make them. Thanks Thomas. By the way, .20 caliber guns are in jeopardy for the same reason. Residents of Chicago, IL cannot buy CO2 powered rifles, pistols or revolvers directly from us. I like the 22SG a lot, but it does not equal the fit and finish of any of the three other guns. One at the butt and the other behind the fulcrum. No worries though, Ill just keep looking. LOLs Will using a heavier/tighter pellet like the Beemans and Gamos I mentionned break in the barrel faster? Pyramyd says you can expect 1/2 groups at 33 feet, but my experience says youll get that out to 60 feet if you do your job! I recently bought a Benjamin 392 LE # 359 of 500 . Your valve has dired out from the gun being stored without air in it and this should fix it. The value of the gun ranges from $40 in working condition and no finish up to $200 with all the original black nickle over silver nickle and in a good box. Box & Manual Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 . 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. Thanks, John. I liked the fact that they slid into the breech without any forcing. Most of the positions I held the rifle in had at least one good or semi-good quality to it, and most had an almost random seeming scatter of pellets. But I keep lingering over the spring pistons. Better to select one good range (20 yards) at which the gun shoots flat for a distance (20-27 yards on 8 pumps) and use holdover at the other ranges. Yes, store your gun with one pump of air. no one else well be down there and i have safety glasses. 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. Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 12:54:19 AM . The two holes are for the roll pins that hold the forearm wood to the pump lever. Please tell us your experience after you break it in. it just gets harder and harder to pump. Furthermore, the barrel is made of brass (an alloy made of copper and zinc). 633.8 FPS and 12.76 FPE with Daisy 14.3 grains flat-nosed pellet. i guess co2 refills could be a problem. The looks of both guns are very similar, but this model has more to offer. You sure do like to prepare for the worst. BB-Now I know that you think scopes are a bad idea on multipumps because they get in the way during pumping. 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. That is the date I published it. 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.). You must put your cursor over that window and click once to be able to write in it. I think its too light for a woodchuck or raccoon, but a perfect shot would work. If I had gone to the local sporting goods store with my lack of knowledge there is no telling what I might have bought. Just stronger than all the rest. I sat on my stairs and rested my elbow on my knee. There is both a cylinder and a piston in the chamber. This blog is packed with good info about the guns Ive so patiently examined but still never held in my hands. However, an older 392 manual does contain the correct info. which is more accurate at longer ranges the .22 crosman hollow point premier, or the .22 crosman premier domed? But the Spanish and Chinese guns are too iffy to say without testing and I havent tested the SS 1000. could this wreck or bend or cave in the barrel after time? I read somewhere that if oyu do not do this the valve alignment can prematurely get screwed up. Heavier mass takes more force to accelerate, which equals more time. There is no kit, officially. But the rewards will be good indeed! Warranty: 24 Months Manufacturer: Crosman. I shaved the b-square attachment part of the benjamin 392. I know how Im going to be shooting, but my way might not work for everyone (or every pellet). Its a Benjamin, not a Benjamin Franklin. 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 viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Just a drop per joint should do it. Dont always look for someone elses answers, look for hints. I have a .22 cal benjamin model 342 and was wondering if there is a kit i can repair it with. I have a problem with my benjamin multi pump. Yes, the 392 is too hard for a 14 year-old, unless hes a bodybuilder. thats what i would like to do with it. The cocking bolt seems like it would loosen up and fall open once it has worn down. I would like to give out a Salute ( remember Hee_Haw?!?!? While researching this product, I always look for the trends in the customer review. Fortunately there are plenty of places to get them repaired. Well, my question is what are the subtle differences between the 392 (.22 cal) and the (.20)Blue Streak. My curiosity was piqued and I began to investigate all types of airguns. 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. (For more on the 5 types of air rifles you need to know before buying, see this post.). For example, as an Amazon Associate, HAM earns from qualifying purchases if you buy by clicking-through from that link. HAM participates in affiliate advertising programs. I dont advocate mounting a scope on any multi-pump pneumatic unless it is a 392 LE. A steroid 392 should extend your chuck range to 35-40 yards. George Pena in TX. Which would you recommend for any given circumstance and why. Will it kill a raccoon and a grey fox if they are in very close range? Heres the url. I recieved the 397 and bsquared mount in the mail this week and I am forced to agree with you. Thank you for that report. Smoothness allows for good velocity and accuracy without a lot of after-rifling work. Have you ever wondered how many types of air rifles are out there? But let me ask you what pellets you consider too light and too heavy for a 1000 fps spinger. Thanks for the quick reply. Looked alot at Mac 1, but got the Talon SS W/ 24barrel also, thanks again for your advice on that one. Still rings true. I built a sturdy pellet trap of ply-wood, with ten, and twenty yards marked with international orange spray paint. It doesnt sound bad, but Ive never heard of it before. Local gun dealers sometimes carry RWS and Gamo pellets, so check them out. The pull is very comfortable, better than many of my smoke-rifles. With a 7.9 you are probably between 880 and 920, so you are okay. how many pumps would it take to kill a rat at close range? ),No Way,I want a real gun,shes a country girl. Yes thats normal. how many tins or how many pellets should i purchace? My top pick with your budget is Beemans HW30. I believe Trophys are H&N. RE: Crosman 392 PA advice. So, I was all over the airgun idea. For any spare parts not listed please feel free to contact us. 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. Keeping the groups at 1.5 inches at 25 feet was the best I could do! Gotcha. Remember, Im just a kid offering advice, B.B. Hold on there BB, Im not sure what you mean by smoothing the bore. Thats a common error. A Beeman R1 or HW 80 works well with a peep sight. hollow point? I plan on getting a Silver Streak 5mm in due time. The barrel is finished in black. 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. Ridgerunner,BB is correct that you dont need a scope for the 397, its easier to pump without a scope getting in the way. bb,i just recieved an older blue streak from my grandfather. now there is no pressure in the pump, i tried to unistall it but i dont have a owners manual , if somebody has one please let me now my e mail is ivanier@hotmail.com thanks, First off, this is a suggestion, i would wait for bbs advice, Ive only had my benjamin for a few weeks , ok, bb has suggested (to people with problems with their pump) two people who fix benjamin/sheridan rifles, they are George Pena and Rick Willnecker. i have some background in airguns but just had a few questions. ), and i like the design. Removed some of that black paint in the end of the barrel and adjusted the elevation on rear sight. I can see where this helps out equalize the atmospheres inside the air chamber, and outside atmosphere. I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. BB-Two questions:Firstly, I was wondering if the Bug Buster 2 would work with the B-Square mount. I was wondering what your recomendations would be on what cal to get either the .177 or the .22 I am trying to get rid of a couple blackbirds near my house. What you are doing is using a two-point brace. can the crosman 1400 be modify in anyway.i know Mac1 have a new arm lincage for the crosman 392.would it work on the crosman 1400.have about tuning the valves.Honestly speaking which one you would rather have.? My gun seems to not be holding air. But Im guessing that even that wont solve your problem. ($), Shipping cost: They are made to fit an 11mm rail, which is larger than 3/8. If so, the peep needs a higher front sight to compensate. the rear sight has broken off. Itd look cooler too!!! Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated. For most people, that would be 15-25 yards. It'll probably be sometime next week when I get it - will post some pictures, targets, etc when I can. Thanks for the recommendation B.B. She didnt order any pellets, so I bought the only ones available from a local store, they are Daisy .22 Precision Max Flat Nose. Please try again. A five dollar tin of pellets on Pyramydair has an extra 10 dollars of shipping added to it too. The Benjamin 392 has aloudness level from medium to high. If I were smart, Id toss them into the lead pot the next time I cast bullets. Secondly, have you ever tried the benjamin sheridan cylindrical pellets in either of these uns and if so how do they perform? Where can I buy a Benjamin 397 or 392 (wood pump action)? 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. When I shot the same way at eight pumps, all my groups stayed below 3 inches. Well I have concluded my tests, and I must say Im surprised. Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! 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