Where you stop is up to you, but I get about 18 fills of the guns tank from an 80 cubic foot dive tank. i then tried different techniques which didnt group well. B.B. I read somewhere that if oyu do not do this the valve alignment can prematurely get screwed up. What is the best way to hold this rifle? From my experience shooting 22LRs, the AO is very important. Thats as close to a 392 as I can come. I looked up the Talon SS on the Pyramyd Ait site. There are many, many reasons to love this relatively short and robust bolt action air rifle. Thanks, Thomas, Hey BB, I did for get one thing. But at 650 f.p.s., it will do fine. Its the bomb . Shoot for the brain and only as far as you can hit a quarter every time. Plinker; Posts: 234; yes; At close range (under 20 yards) they are fine, but I would use a diabolo at longer ranges. I currently have a tube of webly scott weblube. Take two. All other designated trademarks, copyrights, and brands are the property of their respective owners. Its freezing here in minnesota today and its snowing, theres barely any snow on the ground for this time of year so theres not many winter activities available, and im miles away from my friends and any recreational areas. 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. Do you know in what major ways the Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the merger/buyout? While observing the breech, I did notice that the rubber sealing ring was uneven in its seat,.nothing drastic, but am I safe to assume this is because of the breaking action and closing like a hinge (hittin one side before the other?) Look forward to many hours of fun with my new 392. What pellets should I get? On my 397, I installed the B272 intermounts with the accu-shot off-set mount. Youre the man and I want your job.-Steve. As long as you lubricated the pum head with Pellgunoil, you can ignore any sounds. He rights a daily blog at https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/ every Mon-Fri where alot of good people answer questions, share information, etc. Is this dropping air pressure normal or is my rifle defective? I really like my Benjamin 397, but I need better sights. Thomas, BB, Never mind, I figured it out, Some of the letters in the word verification are capitols! I do wish they still sold the walnut stock version would have purchased over synthetic. Thanks a lot.-Bob. When you ask, ask whether the 392 parts fit. I am going to keep the 397 but if there is a reasonable $200 price range single cock with scope or fiber optic sight that would get the job done I would appreciate the advice?RR. Never clean the barrel! If you have done that, the valve has too much pressure or the hammer to open it. The model I'm testing for you today is the first variation. In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? I have one and would like to put a Peep Sight on the rifle. [/LIST] Benjamin 392S (.22) Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Pellet Rifle .22 (Model: 392S) $249.99 QTY ADD TO CART DETAILS TECHNICAL SPECS DOWNLOADS ACCESSORIES REVIEWS 0 Raden1942 Member Feb 15, 2018 1,757 49 California, United States Sep 25, 2019 #4 My range in the back yard is set up at 10, 20, and 25 yards. 2 more photos This gun has a grooved brass barrel and is designed for accurate target shooting lead the pellet. Synthetic pellets do leave a residue in the bore, but it might not be too bad in a brass barrel like the 397s. I continued to fire my rifle, varying the distance and the amount of pumps of my 392. Give it a try. 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. The air is compressed when the piston moves rapidly forward, shoved by the mainspring. Im just curious, but would a firearm scope (for a .22 rifle) be compatible with the b272 intermount? Rick is another guy who has been doing this for several decades, and hes very methodical in his work. Pheasant and quail are game birds protected under the law. The rear sight in particular, is worthless, removed the top assembly completely. You would be very proud to own one. Having no trouble with the windage adjustment, but the elevation reticle is giving me fits. over the next few weeks i will be shooting the gun to get better at it. 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. 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. 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. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? B.B.I was wondering if all Benjamin Sheridan rifles are made in USA? With a 397, your aim has to be better but perhaps six pumps and a good hollowpoint pellet should be the right ticket. 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. The Bug Buster is 4 power, the Bug Buster 2 is 6. Is this a problem that only crosman can fix? I have only had this gun for about 6 weeks now, but I can tell it is going to last a long time. The dive cylinder weighs about 40 pounds when filled, so factor that in. The holidays are coming, so maybe you could ask for some pellets then, plus a fellow your age should be able to figure out how to earn at least $20 a week, dont you think? Made the adjustments and Im right in the bullseye. Of course, these could all be flukes and these pellets could be very innacurrate. Any suggestions? Maybe it drops off more noticeably when you get it into the 10-14 pump range? I dont believe in scopes on multi-pump pneumatics. I taught her how to use it and she killed at least 11, including five in a row that were just sunning themselves on our steps. or a light very accurate rifle such as the izh 61. You cannot go wrong with this gun: its sturdy, reliable, durable, recoilless, and is built to last for years with very little maintenance. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. Thanks for any insight you can provide. There are lots of positive reviews on this product. No prob! At least thats what I have heard. Im definetly going for the IZH-61, its cheaper, more accurate(right? will it? I was out of the office until today. If its a .177 that shoots fast, use the Predator. with a .22 firearm. First try oiling the seals and remember to always store the gun with a pump of air in it. Webley is a great name in spring guns. While I had no way of measuring this, pumps 4-8 seemed a lot heavier than 25 lbs. As many have stated before, the Williams Peep sight is a great addition to the 392. BB-Two more questions: I was under the impression that the 392 and the .20 cal bluestreak are essentially the same rifle in different calibers, however they are both listed at 685 fps on your site. I was looking at the three models on the Pyramyd Air site, (392, 397, C9) and it quotes a speed of 675 for the blue streak, and 685 for the 392. Since loudness is a concern I will probably make do with the 12 inch bbl that comes on it. (For now I am only considering multipumps although the 22cal Bejamin springer did catch my attention.). A superb quality gas ram break barrel. Pelletier said Its a Benjamin, not a Benjamin Franklin. Any help is always greatly appreciated. This blog is nearly 4 years old and there are almost 800 individual posts like this one. I mounted the installed the bsquare system and mounted my 3-932 leapers scope to it. B-Square rings are made for adult air rifles while the Crosman Intermount is more of a stopgap measure to put a scope on a gun that doesnt have a good base for it. Six pumps on leverMy best grouping while I held firmly on the pump lever was 4 and 2/16 inches (average 3 and 15/16 inches). Thats just a play on the company name. Is that correct? Please try again. Thanks. Thanks. Is this supposed to happen? They look like they have Weaver bases (a cross-key to attach to a cross-slotted base) and they can only fit a Weaver or Picatinny base. You should pump at least 3 pumps but no more than 8 pumps. So Anyone whos reading this, dont be so quick to be shooting my way, try it out, but dont just stick to someone elses technique. Ten to 20 yards is a toughie, because of the parallax between the sights and bore. Remember, back of the scope must move in the direction you want the shots to go. I think Ill use the screws already included on the 392 to hold the peep sight on. So Ill have to get glasses just like everyone else in my family. Or should I try out the Crosman 800x? Residents of Chicago, IL cannot buy CO2 powered rifles, pistols or revolvers directly from us. Id really like the 392, but im pretty sure i cant get one. I cant wait for ur next blog, i find myself sitting on the edge of my seat through the long nights, avidly awaiting ur next post well, maybe i dont go that far, but i do enjoy ur priceless information on bb guns, pellet rifles, bbs, pellets, etc. It all comes down to the barrel. What do you think would be a good diameter for the peep hole? I was shooting with open sights. Do you need to remove both those screws or only one. Seems to have the most direct and best info. Thank you for your quick response. Anyways it shot all the air and gas out but now it will not hold air when i pump the gun. Some review that I read said it wasnt that loud comparing with gamo shadow 1000. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. . Air gun 101: What is a PCP air rifle? And if I can actually pull it off. Their guns come from Germany, Spain and China. are great pellets that sometimes surprise everyone. I read you own the .20 cal and a .22 cal of something pricier? Too many problems. Thank you Mr B. BB,If you dont pump the benji more than 3-4 times how loud will it be and what will the velocity be? If the blog doesn't come up, just click on "blog" on the Pyramydair website at the top of the screen. 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 Thats fine, because the power level dictates that this rifle should be used by someone who can exercise great responsibility. The entire top of the gun is one long rail, so yes, just get rings with 11mm clamps on their bases. Would 22 cal be better bet. Ill get pellgun oil somehow (i might order it if i have to). 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. ok. ill try this and get back to you. This is the best Air Rifle I have ever used. All above were all over the place. I took 4 shots ater each adjustment. Benjamin Airguns- Model 392 Bolt Action .22 Pump Air Rifle. I recommend wadcutters in this rifle Gamo Match are good. Hold it on top of the barrel at that point. 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. Single-stage trigger. This gun is a great choice for target shooting or for dealing with annoying pests in your yard. so i am sighting the gun in at twenty yards and i still have to aim very low. Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? The screws and holes are already there. They want to remove them from the market. All have dropped without a twitch but all were perfect head shots at under 25 yards as the gun shoots one hole groups at ten meters with crosman premier hollow points. The rifle may be more accurate. I shot Crow magnums, predators, gamo humters, daisy flat nose, and kodiaks through it. Also Ive read several reviews here and elsewhereabout the b272 mounts not fitting as well on the 397. And, yes, you CAN see the dot move. Messaged the seller and got no response. How sensitive are those crossman B272 4 pc pre-mounts to movement? Now I do have a question for you. I apologize I know this is a common question amongst airguns. I was just on the GTA site a guy by Name Bob did a disco .25 using the benjamin. By single cock I assume you mean a spring gun. Ive never heard that before. for X-mas in 1976 as a 9 year old. It still looks great and I think it is time to fire it again after sitting in the closet for 18 years. the shadow is a likely possibility though. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. I am hoping that I get great results with these pellets and I hope to find the best to use with my air rifle out of these 3. New, All-weather synthetic Stock and fore grip, DURABLE - Synthetic all-weather stock and foregrip, VARIABLE PUMP - Control the range of speed. I guess you can tell Im a big fan of this air rifle! 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