i know i get the 4th tin free but is it worth it to buy 3 tins? I would only really use the 8.5g ones for hunting once in awhile because of their increased veloicity and penetration. or a long tube with a hole in it? I just received a new 392 from Pyramyd Air and am a very happy hunter! I promise. Lets look at the latest rendition in a line of air rifles that had their beginnings more than 60 years ago. Benjamin Air Rifles - Welcome to the #1 Top-Rated Air Gun Superstore in the USA! After running the numbers, a 10.6 grain Kodiak in .177 at 1000 FPS has a higher FPE than a 15.8 grain JSB Diabolo in .22 at 685 FPS. Tell me about the Logan pump. Ill keep an eye out for the Blue Book of Airguns 5th Edition. I recently purchased my 392 from pyramid and have been absolutely delighted with it. . The rifle pumps up ok but does not hold the charge for very long. BB, Ill try it, thanks. This FREE online magazine is devoted exclusively to airguns and associated products. Is this from the cold? Ill get pellgun oil somehow (i might order it if i have to). 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. I just purchased and installed a peep sight on my 397. Thanks, John. Whats your take on these Germans? Hey B.B. Flip the gun on its back. 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. From the comments on this blog I just couldnt resist. Im not gettin desperate, but a .22 rifle just is too dangerous to casually shoot around the house, and that means my shotgun is out of the question. I know youre on a budget, but you cant shoot for free. The other two are spring guns that require a lot of shooting technique to use. I would look for a good inexpensive airgun scope rather than use a .22 scope. I believe you mean will it kill the animal without suffering? I had a Crosman 111 pistol with a brass barrel from aound 1950-54 and it was a tackdriver. Up to five pumps will be easy. Either way I will try one of them. Air Rifles PCP Automatic Big Bore .30/.303 Caliber 9mm/.357 Caliber .45 Caliber .50 Caliber Repeating Single Shot Semi-Auto Ambi & Left Hand Ambidextrous Left Hand Arrow / Pellet Automatic CO2 PCP Air Soft Beginners Blow Back Caliber .177 Caliber CO2 Gas Piston Break Barrel Overpumping could make serious damage to your gun.The pumping action may take some time to learn at first. A 392 is probably not more accurate than a Powerline 1000, but it is much easier to shoot. IB and BB,Thanks for the advice. To 8 pumps, that is; Im following your advice to keep 1 or 2 during storage between sessions. Am I doing something wrong? I like both the 397 and the Bug Buster 2 just not together. As for the hole size, a wise man once said you can make many small cuts, but nothing can put material back. 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. Believe it or not, it is easier to hit a 3-inch target than to group in three inches. For the very low price that you pay for this air rifle, it is a very well built gun. Thanx. Thats a common error. Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. The Benjamin is a classic design to say the least. ($). Then I purchased a BSA classic scope from Wal-mart. Now the rifles are essentially the same. Adjust the elevation until you hit the target. I believe its Pyramyd Air26800 Fargo Avenue, Unit #LBedford Heights, OH 44146 but I am not sure. I found the crosman phone number in the benjamin manual i got, you may want to look over that to see if it helps you in any way. I cant say enough about this rifle. The higher powered scopes just give you more sighting precision at longer range. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Im already having luck with the sites u gave me thx!! The Bug Buster is just a scope and has little bearing on the Steroid tune. Also what sort of velocity do you think Im getting at 8 pumps with the 15.4 grain gamo hunters? When you finish shooting be sure and store your 392 with a couple of pumps of air in it. Ive been thinking about getting a peep sight for my 392, and then I realized, why not make one? The Benjamin 392S . I have recently purchased a Benjamin Sheridan 392 and like Chris above am doing most of my shooting in the 15 to 20 yard range. It is single-shot action so you can shoot only 1 shot at a time. Ive seen one persons new 392LE destroyed by what Crosman deems Scope too heavy. The scope was mounted on the factory cut dovetail, and after a couple weeks, the whole barrel and breech broke off at the solder joint. All Rights Reserved. thank you for your time. 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). Give it a try. Word verification is software provided by Blogger. Fiction Writing. . Remember that the .22 has more selection in pellets. That is just air filling up from the suction effect after rod gets past air hole. Warranty: 24 Months Manufacturer: Crosman. Comes with a cross bolt safety for safe handling. Thomas. Hold the gun with the right hand as close the the pump arm joint as possible. I didnt think there would be much difference between the 0.177 pellet from the Diana and the 0.218 pellet from the Benji, but I was wrong. Gamos take thousands of shots to become really good and smooth, while a Weihrauch breaks in in about 1,000 shots. how safe would the benjamin be if i shot it in my basement at three pumps (i can improvise a pellet trap and backstop)? You are asking about a major machining project. Thanks for tirelessly putting up with us airgunners. Post subject: Benjamin Crosman 397, 392, new and old versions? how accurate are the cb9 20 cal rifled barrels and will they still maintain the ware from many tins of firing ?I still shoot a sheridan c-series I ave had since 1979 though its due for a reseal job for the first time! i then tried different techniques which didnt group well. Great gun, no comparison to the cheap plastic air rifles. Ridgerunner,BB is correct that you dont need a scope for the 397, its easier to pump without a scope getting in the way. Thomas, BB, OK heres an indepth description of the problem. it was my brothers and i would like to fix it and give it back to him as a suprise. It would be cheaper to eliminate this swelling, but they keep it because it makes pumping easier. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The pull is very comfortable, better than many of my smoke-rifles. It sounds like you have stripped the screw threads from the holes. Also, the fit of the receiver to the stock is a little loose; tightening of the screw did nothing to fix this. That looks like the right gun for me. Thanks. Thanks again, Thomas, /blog/2005/11/is-your-airgun-barrel-really-clean/. It will group an inch at 50 yards on a relatively calm day. Im leaning towards the 392 because of the heavier caliber, cheaper price and higher availability of ammo. the izh 61 gets the air pressure from cocking the side lever, right? B.B. Close. I over tightened it becuase I couldnt get the mounting to sit properly. It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. I would have given this pellet gun 5 stars if not for two big issues. Too, what is the going rate to have the Texas Repairman bring these old guns back to working condition instead of me doing it? I bought some Benjamin Discovery 14.3 hollow point pellets with the gun and find that they indeed do not expand at all when shooting them into the water bottles. 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)!! BB thanks alot for the info i will be sure to get those. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. I dont recommend scoping a 372 or 392. It was purchased brand new in 1972, when I was 13 years old. Next was the target practice when I got home. Fits Benjamin 397/392 and Sheridan multi-pump rifles Easily slips on the receiver, spanning the pellet-loading area 2-piece intermount mounts on receiver & included Picatinny rail attaches to the intermount Includes 2-piece aluminum intermount, 2 steel screws and Picatinny rail Additional Details Small Business B.B.Would you happen to know the difference between the updated model 392 and a model 342? I have this fairly well planned out in my own opinion, but this is just a prototype. Do you need to remove both those screws or only one. what can i do. Shoot for the brain and only as far as you can hit a quarter every time. 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. Or more specifically, how high should the peep hole be from the (top?) I have several center fire scopes lying around that I dont have a home for; 3 X 9s and one 4 x 16 weaver with an AO that focuses down to less than 10 yards. bbhow about for hunting, is the Field Target Special still good? Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! would u use this gun for squirrels and rabbits? Just stronger than all the rest. If I could get two bottles and take them to a dive shop periodically that would seem like the best option for me. The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. Go figure! BB I am preparing to buy a Benjamin co2 AS392T and I will put the bug buster scope on it. Hold it on top of the barrel at that point. If you appreciate quality American products, these two certainly fit the bill. When they are tightened too much, they pop the barrel loose. The hole distorts for everyone. For Benjamin 392, various shooting tests have been conducted by different shooters with positive results. thx for ur help bb, i should have checked the site more thouroughly and saved u, me, and my parents the time. Any information would be appreciated. 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!!) I received a 0.22 Cal Benjamin Model 342 (predecessor to the 392???) These are surprisingly inaccurate pellets that group two, three or four pellets together (1-2 inch groups) and send two or three away from the group (2-3 inches away from main group). Dont touch the scope when handling the rifle. Its like a flintlock rifle that takes longer to get ready, so the shooter takes extra care with the shot. i really want to get this gun fixed and i will send it into a shop if need be. You will see Manualsamong other things. 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. I do not recommend scoping this rifle! Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? Crosman Premier Domed look good, and seem to have more pellets for a more affordable price. 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. No, the lead pellets will be more accurate. Get Crosman Pellgunoil. In fact, that is the LEADING contributor to scope shift!. Welcome to the blog. 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 dont know whether Pyramyd will take a check or not, but a call would find out real quick. Example: It was shooting a few clicks to the right and several clicks to low. Yes, you can pump the Benjamin. My question relates to the article I read on penetration between domed pellets, round balls, and pointed pellets. If anyone knows where to get one please email me @ derrickhand72@aol.com thanks (Jeremy). 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 benjamin does not apear to be well suited for a scope. Poor womans 411!! I meant the 392, as you indicated. 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. A couple more beginner questions: What is a more typical distance that people sight these guns it at? The AS392T is a CO2 rifle that gets just over 600 f.p.s. I have heard good things about the RWS 94. Benjamin Trail NP. If you have gone in the other direction, the spring is relaxed and that WILL CAUSE the shifting aim points you describe. Even then the scope gets in the way of pumping. I like my Crosman 140 and its cousin the Benjamin 392. I would limit shots on woodchucks to 30 yards with a factory gun. No, your Sheridan bolt probably moved, too. Alternatively you can skip that and go right to it by typin in this site /manual/benjamin-sheridan. They are more trouble to install, but they do lock up tight. i am having a very difficult time sighting the gun in. the fps of this rifle is down quite a bit,i would have to buy co2 for it, or refill the tank. Your eye automatically centers itself because of the amount of light coming through the hole. Contact him at airgunshop@aol.com or call 717-382-1481. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. This air rifle is very quiet compared to my RWS Diana 45 spring-piston and seems to hit much harder. Its accurate and inexpensive. I apologize I know this is a common question amongst airguns. Sight in for 20 yards and use Kentucky elevation for closer shots by moving the tip of the front sight down to the bottom of the rear notch instead of level with the top. 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. Hard Air Magazine is a Trademark of Archer Airguns Inc. No spam, only great airgun news and deals. Thanks for the quick response BB. They look really good on the Talon with a big scope. There is both a cylinder and a piston in the chamber. It will take a while for me to answer all your questions. Ive never had a problem with either mounts coming lose or anything. It is vertically aligned with the reticle and the premiers are falling into the same hole every time. For most people, that would be 15-25 yards. No, I havent heard of that, but there are a lot of people interested in the gun so it doesnt surprise me. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. You can install red dot sights and scopes as well, but for that you also need to buy the Crosman B272 4-piece Intermount to serve as a base for the dot sight or scope mounts. Block Resistance Theyre very well defined and after pumping the gun for a while they begin to get uncomfortable to hold. 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. When you ask, ask whether the 392 parts fit. Happy hunting.-Robert. What you are telling me is that both knobs have been rotated many TIMES to bring the reticle and striking point of the pellet together. I sight in for 20 yards, then learn how much to hold under when the target is closer. Your Benjamin (not Benjamin Franklin) 312 was probably made in 1955/56. Id recommend the 392 .22 caliber version of this rifle for game control. I like the 4X32 mini AO Bug Buster and the BSA Huntsman 3X12 X50. Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! Yesturday, I sighted in (at 20 yards) using the basic crosman field pointed pellets from walmart, and the crosman destroyers. They make the gun too hard to pump. Household oils as in 3-in-1. 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. If not, I noticed some comments about loudness. I need a small rifle for my girlfriend to shoot. Thanks for the help pre-purchase and with the sight question! BB, I followed the mounting instructions for the scope and still hitting 6 below target. Just got my 392 from pyramid in the mail yesterday and I cant even begin to tell you how happy I am with it. Ive had a 392 about 3 weeks now, cool little gun, kinda grows on you. 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). It was a mess, the nose of the bolt was bent at a 45 degree angle, the paint overspray was thick. But, as pointed out before, taking the old sight off is not mentioned in the instructions that came with the sight. Just read through your blog after the 397 was recommended by a store. I have not heard that Crosman has any such gun in the works, but you might look at the Daisy 22SG. Hi B.B. Ill have to save my money and buy the IZH off pyramydair later next year. And both were more accurate than any of the other pellets Ive experimented with. I hope that answeres your question. Dont forget to use Weaver rings. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage adjustment(allowing you to adjust the sight left and right). Would anyone that owns a Benjamin 392 happen to know the part no. Hard Air Magazine covers the whole airgun community and provides visitors with a constantly changing variety of news and airgun test reviews. It needs two-piece rings. So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? As it has multi-pump action, shooting practice and plinking is easier with this. Bolt action. Shoot the rifle at a target about 20 yards away. These guns are made the same every time, so I cant believe that just one cant be sighted in. Now the Benji really sounds like a piece of Americana I cannot miss . At first, I thought these pieces were soldered to the barrel/pump cylinder and would have to remain. 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. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. Like I sayed before, since I only shoot small game and Natural Lites, I feel the scopes I use are adequite for my needs. You need to shim the front of the sight to bring it up. Very very accurate with open sights. I use RWS and Beeman pellets all the time but I wanted to know if occasionaly using the lead free Skenco pellets do any harm to the barrel of the gun. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. I have a Benjamin Franklin 342, .22 cal. Benjamin 392S .22-Caliber Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle, Black. It was missing the trigger and a gentleman in INdiana replaced it. refills are about 20 cents an ounce so it wouldnt be too big of a deal, especially if i buy a few tanks to keep filled if i run out. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. PCP vs Spring Piston: Which one is better? You dont need to apologise. Have you ever wondered how many types of air rifles are out there? But the rewards will be good indeed! For at least the actual peep hole part. Ive got one on the radar, so Im pretty curious. Tell me how far out both the windage and elevation knobs are turned. Then switch to tapping the rear two clips in a similar fashion, so it looks like pictures #4, #5, and #6. Just be sure to hold on target afer the shot goes off. It goes way beyond airguns. However Im a bit confused. If I were to buy (and I might) then I would like to buy one or two of each and test them out. BB,Wow thanks for the quick reply. I have only had this gun for about 6 weeks now, but I can tell it is going to last a long time. Based on your answers I will know what to do. However, this raises another series of questions for you. This is an awesome gun B.B. He also honed his writing skills by sharing his outdoor experiences with fellow schoolmates through their high schools magazine. For any spare parts not listed please feel free to contact us. Will it kill a raccoon and a grey fox if they are in very close range? 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). To me the louder that noise means better the compression. Can I accurately hit crows out to 35 or 40 yards with this gun? I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) It is still in the original box I saved and I found a receipt from 1986 when I mailed it back to Benjamin factory (pre-Crosman) for repair and re-bluing ($32.00 for all that!!!). You can use this gun for target shooting, plinking, pest control, and small-game hunting. Pyramyd sells it. (The rail and scope I am referring to is the one that comes with the combo). The effective shooting range for Benjamin 392 is 40 yards. The scope sits right behind the rear sight. This Item Is Discontinued Check Out Similar Available Products. The variable pump feature provides from 500-800fps. A heart shot on 8 pumps will drop a rabbit in his tracks at 30 yards. Pump 5-8 pump strokes each time. All right reserved. what do u think? (interesting little spring piston guns where the piston surrounds the barrel). After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Your gun is made of brass, net steel like a breakbarrel. I know what to order now. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. Either would be better than what Ive got now. Pyramyd Air invites you to call them if you are having trouble understanding the directions. (For now I am only considering multipumps although the 22cal Bejamin springer did catch my attention.). How exactly do you put the Williams Peep Sight on the 392? If you want more power at a great price, this is a great way to go. You would be very proud to own one. P.S. As far as pest (squirrel) control goes, and assuming an identical-to-comparable level of shooter accuracy between guns, what is a better bet: a higher FPS .177, or a lower FPS .22 ? Is circular better than square? There are many, many reasons to love this relatively short and robust bolt action air rifle. On this blog i just purchased and installed a peep sight on my 397 Benji! 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