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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023. How exactly do you put the Williams Peep Sight on the 392? Is there any way to adjust the rear sight lower if the screw on the rear sight is all the way out? Right? with medium weight pellets. Ill also get a good case and quality ammunition for it. As far as the peep sight, when installed and properly sighted what should I see? It may not be legal to hunt them with an airgun. 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. You must cancel it by always putting your shooting eye in the same place the same as with open sights. This blog is packed with good info about the guns Ive so patiently examined but still never held in my hands. I cant wait to shoot it, but i dont have any pellets yet, so i pumped the gun once (yep, its a little hard to pump, and i cant use my left hand, severed the tendon couple months ago), and set it in the corner of my room. 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. 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 The 397 does not allow for left-right adjustment, so if the rifle is slightly off one way you must aim off to compensate. Is that even a feasable acclaim? Ive got one on the radar, so Im pretty curious. Six pumps on balance pointI got a 1 and 11/16 inch group with a firm grip (average 2 and 3/16 inch) , and a 2 and 4/16 inch group with a loose grip (average 2 and 4/16). My tax refund, going to stimulate the economy. (If anyone else needs to know how to remove the factory rear blade sight, I can email a detailed description with pictures). Heres the url. But the Spanish and Chinese guns are too iffy to say without testing and I havent tested the SS 1000. Which do you think would be more accurate, Beemans or Crosmans or JSBs? A round hole forces the eye to concentrate on the center because thats where the light is greatest. I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. Which would you recommend? Have you tried oiling the pump head with CROSMAN PELLGUNOIL? So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? They are the only ones in .22 that Pyramydair sells (as far as I can tell). Shoot the rifle at a target about 20 yards away. I know they do offer services like mounting scopes, so there is a strong possibility they will mount this sight for you. what about a diamond shape!? It will be a little louder that a loud hand clap. As such, I packed it up, and back to PyramidAir it went. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued manufacturing the Model C until 1992. The AirForce guns have more 11mm rails than any airgun made! What scope mounting system is best for this rifle?? I cant decide between the 4X32 bug Buster, the BSA huntsman 3X12X50 or the Leapers 3X9X32 32mm with the range estimating mil dot reticle and the AO. In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. There is both a cylinder and a piston in the chamber. If you are not a fan of plastic guns then this is definitely a great choice for you . Notice there is a grooved piece of metal into which the sight clips into, with 2 clips on either side of the gun. As for the cost to repair your other guns, it will vary by what they need. I would recommend the Daisy 22SG for two reasons. . They are the same as Crosman Premiers and will work well in your gun. Thanks for the help pre-purchase and with the sight question! well i just got the gun yesterday.hopefully the oil will fix it but i have too order it because no where around here sells it. 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. what r ur opinions on this rifle like this? Cool idea huh??? I know this rifle could do better, but I need a better pellet, and maybe a closer target! People love its beautiful fit and finish, reliability, durability, accuracy, and recoilless. item 1 Benjamin Sheridan 397PA Air Pump Pellet Gun Rifle 4.5mm .177 Cal. I assume this noise is coming from the muzzle? Yes, the power is lower and, yes, it varies with temperature. On possums Id be sure to use a head shot, only. At least thats what I have heard. Hog Hunter. Too, what is the going rate to have the Texas Repairman bring these old guns back to working condition instead of me doing it? How sensitive are those crossman B272 4 pc pre-mounts to movement? I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. GENLTLY tap the end of the screwdriver with a hammer forward (towards the front sight) about 5 times. Thanks BB, you have been very helpful. Are you using a peep sight by any chance? Well gee buddy whats that telling you about the potential to increase your bottom line? Had to get a special scope mount, which works great, but its annoying to not have attachment points built in. Once the sight is removed, you are left with the pieces of metal with groves in them (one on each side). 1. walmart (which is bout 15 miles from me) sells the shadows (but at lower quality to save price i would think). or a long tube with a hole in it? She didnt order any pellets, so I bought the only ones available from a local store, they are Daisy .22 Precision Max Flat Nose. Just bolt it on and thats it. My wife took posession of my Blue Streak when rats invaded out house. what scope would you recommend for this gun, aswell as mounts and rings? 7.9 grains seems to be the magic weight for this rifle so far, the preds are around 8.2 grains resulting in the drop off,.I guess!!! Its like a flintlock rifle that takes longer to get ready, so the shooter takes extra care with the shot. 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. Anyways,. I dont know whether Pyramyd will take a check or not, but a call would find out real quick. Take a look. Have you heard of a custom Talon SS that is supposed to be coming out that is super quiet? We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Benjamin 392 PA +Mods Crosman 1322 +Mods Crosman 1400 Kral Puncher Breaker .177. ev-in-az. I found one maker (H & N) on this site who does make a 22 caliber round ball, but it is finished with a black graphite coating. etc.) 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. B-Square makes a scope mount base that positions the scope over the receiver, but Im not certain it works with the 397. Lightweight at 5.5-pounds for easy carrying afield. But I keep lingering over the spring pistons. In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? Unfortunately did not store with a pump or 2 and Im afraid dirt and time have taken a toll. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? Nod. There are no scope mounts that wrap about the entire pump tube. Im trying to help with keeping up with posts to past blogs, but man Kevin you must have your system set up to beep like my kids cell phones depending on whos calling. Tell me how far out both the windage and elevation knobs are turned. Plus, the lack of recoil will make it more comfortable for my wife to use. You leave it fully charged all the time. Ive never used a 20 cal gun before and wasnt sure if it had the same impact as the .22. Should I have a flat piece of plastic with a hole in it? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Made the adjustments and Im right in the bullseye. Maybe Im just not used to it. And they wont burn a whole in your wallet either!! I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. When they are tightened too much, they pop the barrel loose. LOLs Will using a heavier/tighter pellet like the Beemans and Gamos I mentionned break in the barrel faster? But how long has it been since you oiled the pump head? And speaking of pellets, which do u think work best in this rifle? This airgun is the stuff legends are made of. i really want to get this gun fixed and i will send it into a shop if need be. Its normal. Hard Air Magazine is a Trademark of Archer Airguns Inc. No spam, only great airgun news and deals. Have you ever wondered how many types of air rifles are out there? Get some Crosman Pellgunoil for when its time to oil the pump head, which is the dark thing you see at the end of the pump slot with the handle completely forward. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022, More than enough to take down most small game. The Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Air Rifle hits the target very hard. 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. .22 caliber 14.3 gr. 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. I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) The 6.4-liter 392 HEMI SRT V8 or "Apache" will continue for another couple of models years in the Charger and Challenger lineups. 1. Removed some of that black paint in the end of the barrel and adjusted the elevation on rear sight. Instead, why not enjoy the best? Im just curious, but would a firearm scope (for a .22 rifle) be compatible with the b272 intermount? And, yes, a head shot is good. Some book store than? The pump mechinism is broken and I think a part is missing. What is the best way to hold this rifle? You cant do better than brass for a pneumatic barrel! I think 7.9 grains if okay. Its just a slang term for inertia. Thanks BB for taking the time to answer so many questions. 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. We look forward to having you join us on a regular basis. i live in hawaii so if i bought one from air pyramid it would cost $175.00 total. I am extremely interested in it for its noise dampener. You mention the 397 but quote the weight of a .22 caliber pellet (15.8 grains). I am glad I did not pay the extra for the easy-pump modification. 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. At 15 yards, the groupings are tight, but always about 2 high. I noticed that you used the Air Venturi intermount on the pump-assist 392 with favorable results. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. For the very low price that you pay for this air rifle, it is a very well built gun. I was way more sore in the hand after 80 pumps of the 392 than I am after 80 cocks of a CF-X (~38 lbs.?). Therefore, many shooters expect great quality from this new generation of Benjamin 392. is there anything im missing that should be important? Perhaps your 760 was tired? But that doesnt mean they wouldnt if they werent binding in some way. Alternatively you can skip that and go right to it by typin in this site /manual/benjamin-sheridan. any ideas? It seems to be shooting very well, but I was wondering what I should do to test the sights to see if they are adjusted correctly. Its all spelled out on the website. Maybe, I can repair these too have tried 3 in 1 oil on them but not the pelligunoil. Does the blue streak outperform the 392? Believe it or not, it is easier to hit a 3-inch target than to group in three inches. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? At five pumps they tumble inside and flatten side-ways without exiting (all at 15 yards). Its accurate and inexpensive. The Webley Exocet is a spring gun, not a pump gun. It installs easily and just about doubles the precision of your aim. Benjamin 392 Multi-Pump Air Rifle. I will say that the box stores in California seem a bit shy about even carrying .22 pellets. I was over a friends house and he had one of these Benjamin Sheridans proped against the door. I noticed some of them were a little bent.The bolt is really easy. Ive tried everything from turning the mount backwards and cantilevering it up with the scope-stop screww to shimming under one ring of the mount to compensate the difference, and still off a mile. With these pellets and the peep sight, I can consistently get a half inch group at 35 feet. 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. If you have the money, I recommend either one of the Sheridans or the Benjamin 392. Like everything else, metal expands and contracts with temperature and barometric variances (sp???). and my mom thinks so too. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage adjustment(allowing you to adjust the sight left and right). Whats your take on these Germans? I now own a Gamo Shadow 1000, but Id rather have a good, pneumatic .22 for hunting purposes. That means they should be very good. The Benjamin is a classic design to say the least. And now you have baselined your rifle at 25 yards. Anyways, I stick to the 6 pump method with everything but the heavier pellets like the silver arrows, crow-mags, and my personnal favorite the predators. EAN: 011482000709 Item ID: 392 More from the manufacturer. Could you please provide me with some advice to get this to work? With the right pellets, I get 0.50 groups at 60 feet!I recommend Crosman Premiers and JSB Exact domed pellets for both calibers of this rifle. Elevation adjustment no problem, now dead-on level with the 10 ring. I just bought a 392 and was wondering if I should keep a pump of air in it to keep the valve closed as with some other guns or leave it empty? Ill try some more stuff. The Blue Streak and 392 are very equivalent. ($). Look forward to many hours of fun with my new 392. A go-to solution for interior/exterior projects, COMMAND works on metal, masonry, vinyl, drywall, tile, PVC and much more. It needs Weaver rings. Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 12:54:19 AM . This pump is very weak a prone to wear out. You are asking about a major machining project. I was told the barrels of the Benjamin 312 were made of Bronze, as they were harder than brass w/ same anti-corrosion properties. Webley was unable to provide the spec for Weblube when we asked, therefore I cannot recommend it. It is also not very powerful, but it has a wonderful heritage behind it. 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. The gun isnt made to be sighted at 10 feet or even 10 yards. Take a look at the Webley Exocet. I would like to give out a Salute ( remember Hee_Haw?!?!? Many air gunners still keep the good old Benjamin 392 they bought several decades ago. Thomas. Can you send me an internet link to show how to repair this gun with the pyramid kits? I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift. I was appalled at the horrible accuracy of these pellets! Shoots most pellets great. I think i over pumped my benjamin 392. it is fairly new and will no longer hold air since i over pumped it. Most homes keep a can of 3-in-1 for lubricating the hinges when they squeak. The 392 is a little louder than the Quest 1000. Use AccuShot 2-piece 1-inch Weaver rings and I would mount a Bug Buster or Bug Buster 2. I kinda rolled my eyes, and said no, we need something with a little more umph. This gun is actually designed to last for years without much upkeep caring. The Benjamin 392 requires very little maintenance: You only need to use a light coat of Crosman PellgunOil in the barrel to prevent rust. 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. Earlier last year, you answered a 397 question about sighting that I dont quite understand. Do I need theB272 inter mount? https://www.pyramydair.com/product/b-square-17010-benjamin-sheridan-scope-base-weaver-picatinny-rail?a=431. Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022. Just shoot the gun and dont let any of that bad stuff happen. Put your cursor on top of that word and click once. 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. Use your best shooting hold and test the pellets against your best groups so far. I just bought the 392 from you guys, and a scope and the B272 mounts that I need to mount on the gun before I can mount the scope. Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! And it focuses down to nine feet! Thanks again. (from about 50 ft) thank you. I dont have to do word verification and Blogger still loses some of my comments. Can you recommend a good quality spring piston for under $250 that is appropriate for someone who is newly interested in the hobby? Every once in awhile, I get an answer in before you do. The scope sits right behind the rear sight. Either a detailed description or a link to a website with a detailed description would be greatly appreciated. . This is the second time I have answered this question and the third time you have asked it. Made in the USA. First, it's very hard-hitting, especially for a multi-pump rifle. The dot sight ia not faulty, the mount is slanted down. Is it true ? I think Ill use the screws already included on the 392 to hold the peep sight on. Which front screws do I tighten and loosen to get the aim more to the right? They look really good on the Talon with a big scope. I noticed alot of friction when I started pumping it the first 20 shots. BB, I finally recieved my 392, and am kinda displeased with it. Quality American airguns are still being made affordably!The bottom line with these two air rifles is that theyre out of the past, yet as modern as they have to be. Anything else?Thank you. What I dont know is how this would translate into on game performance. for the screw that screws into the bolt and acts as the bolt lug, or what size it is to get at a hardware store? It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. 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. I have not tried a 397 with an extra-heavy pellet. Keeping the groups at 1.5 inches at 25 feet was the best I could do! If you appreciate quality American products, these two certainly fit the bill. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. 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