bb,with a .22 what is the lowest velocity required for a humane kill with a head shot on a raccoon? I was out of the office until today. 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 tried to get her to look at the IZH specs, but you know how women are. 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. Thats the air getting sucked in. I did have a few BB guns as a kid but was not all that interested other than making a serious dent in the cottonmouth population in my small hometown. Hi.While growing up I graduated from a Daisy Red Rider to a Sheridan C9. General question: Looking to buy either the 392 or the 397, probably only to be used for target practice. Thank you for that report. Is there something else under $200 that I should consider. I do know that extra-heavy .20 and .22 pellets are not as accurate as medium-weight pellets. Just a drop per joint should do it. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued producing the Model C until 1992. LOLs. BBJ. 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. 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. At the end of the pump slot, the pump piston head can just be seen. Based on your answers I will know what to do. It can shoot lead pellets up to 685 fps and alloys up to 800 fps. I found that there were quite a few other rifles that I wanted, in particular, the Webley Xocet and the RWS 34. Is it supposed to make this hissing noise at the top of each stroke? Three pumps would be about right if you have a safe bullet trap and backstop. 150 dollars is a lot of money (for me) and get many ideas of wat else i can buy with it( i guess im an impulse shopper) what is the izhs accuracy at about 30-40 yards? I dont know what you want to know about dwell time. A rifle that groups 3/8 at 35 yards with JSB domes will group about 3/4 with the JSB Predators (thats the name of the hollowpoint pellets we are talking about). If thats not for you, I recommend a spring gun. Looked alot at Mac 1, but got the Talon SS W/ 24barrel also, thanks again for your advice on that one. I find this slightly awkward when working the pump handle and taking aim (just when I settle in with a good sight picture, the stock moves and I have to reacquire.) Crosman Premier Domed look good, and seem to have more pellets for a more affordable price. This is why i prepare for the worst. The silicone oil for airsoft guns might work, but I dont know for sure. One other thing, this blog is almost 5 years old and very few people other than a core of volunteers, look at it. The gamo hunters were the worst for some reason. 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. Makes them easier to crush too. Anyway, my wife got tired of the crows eating to their hearts content in our cherry tree, and said it was time to get an air rifle. When something is put in quotes and isnt a direct quote, it means that everything inside the quotation marks is untrue. That looks like the right gun for me. Removed some of that black paint in the end of the barrel and adjusted the elevation on rear sight. Open the pump lever as far as it will go. Good question. is familier with the steroid tune. 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? How do you keep your 392 in tip top shape? 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. Well, it's official: three Benjamin air pistols - the EB22, the HB22, and the HB17 - have been "obsoleted" according to a Crosman Corporation . Yes your groups will improve. George Pena at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. Airgunmaniac Official Phone: (830) 542-6074-1475 Address: 1412 South Veterans Boulevard, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 USA Email: improve accuracy (because the shooters eyes are lined up more naturally with the sight). PCP vs Spring Piston: Which one is better? and if u recovered the money? This blog is independent from Pyramyd Air and I would have to do the same research as you to learn the answers. The 392 looks like it might be my next rifle for pest removal. Finally, the rifle will not hold air for longer than a few minutes. the izh 61 gets the air pressure from cocking the side lever, right? Benjamin Air Rifles - Welcome to the #1 Top-Rated Air Gun Superstore in the USA! At least thats what I have heard. While the 392 is in no way any worse than the old one, itrs also no better in terms of performance. Dont bump it or youll probably have to re-zero. The Benjamin 392 (along with the Benjamin 397) is the except to this rule though. I assume this is normal since the gun is only a day old and seems to function fine but I just wanted to make sure. So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? I tried to mount the bsa 3-12 x44 scope but the rear piece of the sights that are installed on the benjamin will get in the wayand wont allow it to sit correctly on the front ring. They want to remove them from the market. I was shooting in the standing position without sandbags, so well blame the drop on human error. It doesnt rust when exposed to the condensation from every shot, and it can be made smoother than a steel barrel. Unfortunately did not store with a pump or 2 and Im afraid dirt and time have taken a toll. From what Ive read and experienced (I own a 392 and 397) B.B. These are Leapers scopes that focus as close as 3 yards. Then that same year, with some new updates, it was relaunched as the Benjamin 397 and 392. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. First try oiling the seals and remember to always store the gun with a pump of air in it. We look forward to having you join us on a regular basis. I like the finish on the silver streak but the 20 cal pellets arent locally available so thats a bit of a limitation. More on that later, Thomas. How loud is the 392? An email from Pyramydair for 10% off the price clinched my decision. thanks for helping me out with it!Insomniac. If you have done that, the valve has too much pressure or the hammer to open it. BB, that does it, I am ordering a Talon SS in the morning and the aluminum dive tank. They make the gun too hard to pump. The brass barrel is anti-corrosive compared to the steel one and doesnt rust easily. I shaved the b-square attachment part of the benjamin 392. ), I bought a sampler pack of RWS pellets at the bass pro shop outside Knoxville, while on the road, and when I got home I tried them on both my springer and old reliable 397, and I must say I was impressed. Rick WillneckerRick is in Pennsylvania, where he repairs vintage and modern Crosman, Benjamin and Sheridan guns. did awhile back(youll need to copy and paste): /blog/2007/8/benjamin-392397-thats-easy-to-pump/. If you get repeatable results, well ask other owners to test your methods. The Benjamin has laid to rest many pests and even taken game as large as racoons. Either way I will try one of them. Your gun is made of brass, net steel like a breakbarrel. Is it really critical? So lets just set that aside, if we can. Heavier pellets usually dont drop, they climb higher from longer dwell time in the barrel during recoil. . I have tested a steroided silver streak, which is very similar to the 392. The BAM B30 in .22 sounds like just what you want. There are lots of positive reviews on this product. One look at the IZH 61 you suggested and I got two words ( more or less?!? 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. I un installed it and discovered that both the screw and the benji was shaved. well yoday i went to sports authorty and they said they did not carry the benjamin 392 so then i went to the only other shop in hawaii that carries it but they dident have it either. If you want more power than that, either change barrels to the 24-inch, or buy a Talon. This is currently the oldest Benjamin airgun still in production. Is this a mistake or is there actually a difference in power plants? I have heard good things about the RWS 94. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. its from sports authority, its nearby so i dont have to pay for shipping. I vote for the 392. problem solved!! The 392 has a knock-open valve whose trigger remains the same always. The windage was turned 540 degrees west. A round hole forces the eye to concentrate on the center because thats where the light is greatest. I can report on the Steroid Streak, if you like. I use the Crosman 64 Williams Peep sight. They are the only ones in .22 that Pyramydair sells (as far as I can tell). Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! I like the light cocking effort on the R7 too. Thats it. BB-Two questions:Firstly, I was wondering if the Bug Buster 2 would work with the B-Square mount. 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! When I get used to plinking with the IZH-61 Ill move to insects, grasshoppers invade our area in the summer, and i think theyre pests, and my parents gave me permission.. so. Is that even a feasable acclaim? Thanks, Thomas. i am having a very difficult time sighting the gun in. should i get it? There are a couple of different listings on online retailed websites with different prices I also like the Gamo Shadow 1000, but be prepared to break it in. Affiliate Program | 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. Notice the date at the top of the blog. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Either a detailed description or a link to a website with a detailed description would be greatly appreciated. What about a Crosman 140 or 1400? I currently have a tube of webly scott weblube. You sure do like to prepare for the worst. plinking would leave me too stationary outside and id likely freeze. wont be too much fun in the winter then i guess, could i shoot it in my basement? What about putting a piece of plastic over the top of the rear sight, using it as the peep sight then? I would use only the scopes and mounts Crosman recommends for use with the Intermount. I bought a new bolt, cleaned the paint and recrowned the barrel. i was looking at this pyramydair and the daisy 22sg at air gun depot witch would last longer and is more reliable because my daisy grizzly is falling apart and need to take out some small game thanks david. The seams are not buffed and abrade your hand a bit at the grip, and the butt edges are sharp. BENJAMIN SHERIDAN MODEL 392P 5.5mm .22 CALL PELLET RIFLE N94708777 $399.99 $34.65 shipping or Best Offer 13 watching Benjamin Armada PCP .22 caliber Multi-Shot Bolt Action M-Lok w/BiPod $482.00 0 bids $31.15 shipping 2d 10h or Buy It Now Benjamin Titan GP Pellet Gun $100.00 0 bids $60.10 shipping Do you think the 392 is an overall more accurate gun than the powerline 1000? Pyramyd also shows that this mount is for the Benjamin rifles. Im not sure, but I must have got a really good plunger seal, because the 1st pump feels like the fourth or fifth pump on my newer 392. Lets make haste slowly, so you get what you want on the first go-round. Thomas, BB, OK heres an indepth description of the problem. You cock the mainspring with the sidelever. The cocking bolt seems like it would loosen up and fall open once it has worn down. my benjamin 392 seems to hold air but wont fire. They are of equal power and accuracy but have different powerplants. Crosman bought both companies years ago and the two rifles have slowly morphed together into essentially the same gun. Hard Air Magazine is the best Internet destination for everything airgun related. Please try again. What do you mean by the crack about the German guns? Thomas. 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. As for the peep seeing the rear sight, can you remove the rear sight? and when the lever is pulled back u insert the pellet clip? The receiver is steel and has a longer scope rail than the pneumatic, so it is much easier to scope. Posted by 24 days ago. Thanks for all the time you spend here. RWS24 or 34? 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. The Bug Buster looks like it would fit the dove tailed receiver, perfectly. Crow mangums gave .65 with 5 shots. Thanks again, your are providing me quite an education. You will need to raise the rear of the scope with an adjustable scope mount. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. 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)!! Loosely holding got me 3 and 13/16 inches (average 3 and 15/16 inches). Using Ivory soap bars as ballistic putty shows this difference very well, so I need to try both pellet styles on Ivory at different ranges and I recommend anyone who hunts to do the same with a number of different pellet shapes. I think you are confused. whats the farthest distance i can kill from with 5-8 pumps? Ill be in touch later. But get this, since then Ive had pin-point accuracy with no fly-aways could just be my imagination. For more on the in-depth comparison between synthetic and wood stock, see this post. You charge it to 3,000 psi from a dive cylinder. will it? I had a thought. When the high-pressure air hits the bolt, it tries to thrust it backwards, but the O-ring slides up out of its seat and seals the air, stopping the movement. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Crosmans hangup is that the triggers are lighter than todays guns, there are no safeties and they are concerned about liability, since they own the company. Also Ive heard good things about the new predator polymer tipped hollow points. Both are sighted in at 20 yards with Beeman silver-bears. The trigger also has sharp edges that could have been eased for comfort. Its sealed by an O-ring. 23. The Blue Streak does seem to have a slightly more stremlined look. Are you familiar with the Mac 1 enhanced B392, amongst other things, it has integral dove tails. accuracy shouldnt be affected, but the velocity would change with the temp. The second from the right says BLOG. . 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 Someone who spends as much time on the internet as you do should certainly have stumbled onto them by now. I waited for her to go out and then I went in the Back yard to check it out and sight it in. What do I need to do now or what part(s) needs to be replaced/fixed. Yes, that is entirely normal. Give it a try. I realize now that the rear sight on the 392 keeps from moving due to spring like tension near the sight-adjusting screws. BB, I followed the mounting instructions for the scope and still hitting 6 below target. Get Crosman Pellgunoil. I have achieved very good results with the Benjamin 14.3gr domed pellets. Im going to sight it with a BSA 3-12x 44mm scope. I was hoping one of the CO2 guns would work since that would be much easier for me to keep charged. I dont know guns, but had asked for advice for lowest cost solution to use for ridding ~10 rabbits from front yard at 15-25 yards, with neighbors ~75 yards away. Perhaps I should dissasemble the whole thing and start from scratch. It seems to me that the peep sight hole would just be bigger and blurrier. I used to own a Blue Streak back in the early 70s, and used to hunt squirrels in San Jose, CA before the fields got covered over in silicon. Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. Whats the difference between pellgunoil and weblube? While you would THINK it was exactly in the center of the range of travel, I have never seen one come from the factory that way. BB,I just got a Benjamin 397 primarily for pest control. I did take my old 98 model 397 to an authorized service center to be checked out. Six pumps on slopeThe best group I got out of all my shots was 1 and 7/16 inches, which I got by firmly holding onto the slope (average of 2 and 3/16 inches). And, NO, an IZH 61 SHOULD NOT be used on animals! At both Amazon and Walmart.com, it's just under $150. I did purchase and install the peep sight, but removed it to work with the open sights first. or is circular more easily drilled, and that is why factories do that? Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023. Those screws operate on a push-pull basis. They arent made well for it. Plus, the lack of recoil will make it more comfortable for my wife to use. From the comments on this blog I just couldnt resist. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I woud like to get it refurbished, as it has ahard time holding air now. If you want more power at a great price, this is a great way to go. DISCONTINUED! I just got a 392 Limited Editionand Im considering either a peep or red dot. Fortunately there are plenty of places to get them repaired. At 3 pumps it hits at Point of Aimpretty well. I pulled my old, old Crosman model 1 out of the attic and got re-addicted to pellet guns before it lost compression (in the rear seal, not the pump arm seal. I had never seen or heard of a Benjamin Sheridan until a couple of months ago. Aaaagh!!! I have tried quite a few prototype peep sights and I wasnt getting very good results with them (loose, wobbly, etc.). They dont seem to be made for that, do they? I did find my scope a tad loose the other day, so I yurned back the off-set mount a bit, and that solved the issue. I would think that theyd be approximately the same given that they are both intended for air rifles. So .22 pellet is the favorite choice for pest eliminators and small game hunters. Here is where to get it fixed: Rick Willnecker in PA. The 392 is a little louder than the Quest 1000. Choose either the .22-caliber with speeds from 500-800 fps or the .177-caliber with speeds from 800-1100 fps. Features: Elegant hardwood stock All metal barrel construction Beautiful and functional Brass bolt and hard ware Fully Functioning safety Specifications: Caliber: .177 Ammo Type: Pellets Body Components: Wood Stock with Metal Barrel Assembly Power Supply: Multi-Pump Pneumatic Rifle Overall Length: 36.25 inches Barrel Length: 19.25 inches Fire 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. Gas ram is an excellent system, gives you the benefit of a smoother action and quieter shots. He is kind of a gun snob, so a regular cheap BB gun wasnt going to cut it. I still dont totally understand the science behind it, but it works. Thanks! I have a Benjamin model 342 Air Rifle in need of repair. It belonged to one of my uncles and the only thing I know about the gun is that it dates back to the early 1940s. Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! Pumping action is hard for shooters with weak arms, Pumping action can be tedious experience at some points. 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.?). Last nitght I put a little pellgun oil on the breech seal, and it cracked off like a .22. I would only really use the 8.5g ones for hunting once in awhile because of their increased veloicity and penetration. Somehow smoothing it out would defeat the purpose. Either of these two guys is perfect for your needs. 888-262-4867. I wouldnt recommend it for that. I bought my Benjamin in 1964. Here is a reliable repair station I shot at a pellet tin today (diameter 2.5) from 45 yards offhand with gamo hunters and only connected on 6 of 10. Multi-pumps with scopes are VERY sensitive to handling. The Benjamin 392 matched all of the the criteria I had for the prefect rifle, except for one. This might have been the rifle I wanted all along. Is this dropping air pressure normal or is my rifle defective? The Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Air Rifle hits the target very hard. As long as you lubricated the pum head with Pellgunoil, you can ignore any sounds. He told me to pump it only 6 times, and to count to 2 between each pump. should i send it to pyramid air to get fixed or some place else? However, an older 392 manual does contain the correct info. Sure you can use your scopes! Will it lose power (pressure) over a few hours? Alabama!! IB and BB,Thanks for the advice. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. When practicing, I lay them on an old wood stove covered with a bath towel. Yes to the Bug Buster. BB thanks alot for the info i will be sure to get those. My gun seems to not be holding air. I really like my Benjamin 397, but I need better sights. Made the adjustments and Im right in the bullseye. and pumping the gun up so as to get its max distance would be annoying and my arm would get tired after a few shots. 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. Youre the man and I want your job.-Steve. 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? I have a .22 cal benjamin model 342 and was wondering if there is a kit i can repair it with. Which would you recommend? JSBs are pretty expensive too! However, that doesnt mean that its strong. Where you stop is up to you, but I get about 18 fills of the guns tank from an 80 cubic foot dive tank. Got a giggle out of it, but we wont be doing that anymore!! Thats fine, because the power level dictates that this rifle should be used by someone who can exercise great responsibility. He spent a great deal of his childhood years around the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. In fact, that is the LEADING contributor to scope shift!. It has an angle bracket that screws into two screws to the side of the receiver of the 392/397, A standard Williams Peep sight with dove tail mounting will not easily adapt to the 392/397. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. Neither rifle is better. 2. Can I accurately hit crows out to 35 or 40 yards with this gun? And, yes, a head shot is good. The barrel is rifled. ), 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). Being a .22, you dont have to pump it 8 times for pest control. Secondly, the pumping action is really hard and is not suitable for a person with weak arms. (Easy Methods). Thanks.Dav. Thats just a play on the company name. Im aware that Crosman (not Pyramyd Air) is offering credit for these old guns. Consider an IZH 61 for your girlfriend. Now that when I pump.. it just glides thru very smoothly and does not generate air. Classic pistols that have been discontinued. No airgun is better (in this price range at least)!!!! As long as you are buying used, there is a whole world of opportunity out there. Insomniac gave you a great answer. The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. If there is no significant difference in accuracy is there anything else I should consider (target knockdown power, etc) when making this choice? I cant say that I have much experience doing that, but a few odd sounds would not surprise me. 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