With the others, you can do it however you like. 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!!) If it pops, you just released the extra air. would oil for a gas airsoft guns work it is silcon here is the link. So if you insist to use the scope on this gun, you will need either Crosman 3/8 Intermount or the Air Venturi Weaver/Picatinny Intermount. Pellgunoil has been used for decades for this purpose. The sights are set at about 20 yards right now, so the peep hole should line up with the rear and front sights in order to be accurate at 20 yards!! In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? Raden1942 Jul 18, 2021 Jump to latest Follow Reply Raden1942 Member Feb 15, 2018 1,757 51 California, United States Jul 18, 2021 #1 Hey guys I just held the 392 with synthetic stock and I hated it. my 392 holds that pump for years. I read Phils message about how hard the gun is to pump, and sure ive gotten stronger over the last year, but Im still pretty weak, I overly enjoy the computer and my ps2 (I border on the edge of girlish weakness) well ive nvr been strong and i think that having to pump up the gun by holding it to my chest might take away alot of the fun. For my needs, Im probably going to stay with open sights (unless I cant get this question solved!). You dont need to apologise. The finish on my C9 was matte black as opposed to the shiny finish on the 392. Some review that I read said it wasnt that loud comparing with gamo shadow 1000. If its a .177 that shoots fast, use the Predator. Pellgunoil may work, but I would use it only in a pinch. The cocking bolt seems like it would loosen up and fall open once it has worn down. Your rifle should never be pumped more than 10 strokes. Benjamin 392 & 397. I vote for the 392. Just a drop per joint should do it. How do I get your detailed instructions for removing the rear sight from my 397? Still, it is a fabulous resource, even for many models that are discontinued.. Bob 11-14-2017, 11:38 PM #9. I even shot a few of the Gamos/Beemans in it today, and they were coming closer into range. It's a reasonable price if you consider that all parts of this gun are made of genuine hardwood and metal. She should be able to handle four or five pumps as well. Whats the difference between pellgunoil and weblube? On possums Id be sure to use a head shot, only. The answer nis yes, with a good shot, it will do that. Yes, definitely keep a pump of air in you 392 at all times. Even some very expensive precharged rifles have bolts that move when they are fired. Forget stuck pellets you wont have any if you put at least 3 pumps in the gun. i read the manual and i have the right oil but i still dont understand where to oil it. the elevation screw is almost compleatley out of the hole in the sight. I looked up the Talon SS on the Pyramyd Ait site. It may not be legal to hunt them with an airgun. The second from the right says BLOG. what scope would you recommend for this gun, aswell as mounts and rings? Thanks for the information and advice; I will return it but I'm wary about getting another 392. Use it the way it comes from the factory! Hello, My first and only gun right know is an Avanti 853 legend. No living much further away. You want a .22 with the same accuracy as a Gamo Shadow 1000. Look forward to many hours of fun with my new 392. Am I doing something wrong? I would start with the JSB, then check the Kodiak. The barrel is rifled. Adjust the elevation until you hit the target. Penetrating a notoriously thick chuck skull is no mean feat. We just want to do a little pest control and not spend a lot of money on something we dont need. the rear sight has broken off. Should I add pellgunoil to the joints, or is this just what happens when the joints are not in motion for an extended time? The Benjamin 392S . Hard Air Magazine is the best Internet destination for everything airgun related. I had smoke coming out the firt couple shots. Furthermore, the barrel is made of brass (an alloy made of copper and zinc). The current page of the blog will open. The rep. I will gues-timate that Ive put about 500 rounds through my Sierra so far, and its starting to come around. When you finish shooting be sure and store your 392 with a couple of pumps of air in it. Your sight is aluminum and the screws are steel, so there is going to be wear every time you adjust the screws. Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? Pyramids manual on the 392, which you directed me to, apparently added that info to the online manual and it wasnt well proof read because here is how the last sentence of the lateral directions reads: To make the pellet hit further right on the target, loosen the windage screw on the left side of the sight and tighten the windage screw on the left side of the sight and tighten the windage screw on the right side of the sight (Fig. The higher powered scopes just give you more sighting precision at longer range. The last time she appealed to my basic caveman nature, I went out and bought a bigger sailboat. Thanks in advance for any tips, etc. i plan on buying this rifle and dont know what to get for it. Will the replacement seal kit sold on pyramid air fix this or is there anything else i will need? Would you give me a description of barrel dwell in regards to heavier pellets? Cooking oils are not good for gun lubrication because they dont have the viscosity you need. How loud is the 392? 22 bolt Action variable pump pellet air rifle features Monte Carlo styling, A durable all-weather synthetic stock and fore grip, rifled barrel and fully adjustable rear sight. Remember, Im just a kid offering advice, B.B. Yesterday I disassembled the whole scope/mount and started over. I still dont totally understand the science behind it, but it works. Im definetly going for the IZH-61, its cheaper, more accurate(right? Thats called follow-through, and its important with all guns. In fact, that is the LEADING contributor to scope shift!. By the way, .20 caliber guns are in jeopardy for the same reason. This blog is packed with good info about the guns Ive so patiently examined but still never held in my hands. what can i do. You could call them to see if they can fix your problem, or if your benjamin is new you could probably send it back to crosman for repairs, to find where to send the benjamin for repair you should call crosman at 800-724-7486. Your Benjamin (not Benjamin Franklin) 312 was probably made in 1955/56. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Benjamin Sheridan Model 392 .22 Caliber Black Mfg# 392 $ 234.08 $ 173.89 Add to cart Category: Air Rifles Description Reviews (0) Description This .22 caliber multi pump pneumatic features a sleek and lightweight American hardwood Monte Carlo stock and fully rifled brass barrel. Your gun is made of brass, net steel like a breakbarrel. You dont TYPE links! I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. thanks for the help bb, i really apreciate your knowledge and understanding. The best pellet for your gun is the JSB Exact domed pellet. Take a look at the Webley Exocet. Will do! I am currently working only with the open sights. Fix your Benjamin or Sheridan pneumatic at home! Mine has been charged for 6 years now. Shoots most pellets great. Lightweight at 5.5-pounds for easy carrying afield. No worries though, Ill just keep looking. for pests in the back yard with the Talon set on 400fps and for fox hunting with the talon set on Max. whats the farthest distance i can kill from with 5-8 pumps? The B-Square adjustable mounts are really necessary, but I like to keep all the scopes adjustments ready for sight-in, so I use them. Would I be able to keep the Talon charged? I know which ones I want, now. [/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 Heres a good article to read that B.B. The rear sight got in the way when i mounted it though, so I positioned the scope turret closer to the rear ring. Similar . Try the airgun fit-it stations listed in this blog: /blog/2005/7/co2-and-pneumatic-guns-where-to-get-them-fixed/, great site not very web savy, so I just found it , Ive got an old pneumatic in .20 that I believe to be a sheridan, but its unmarked except the end cap with the thumb depress safety, which says hold down to fire. I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. That along with B.B. You wont live long enough to wear out the barrel of a Sheridan. I can report on the Steroid Streak, if you like. 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 dont want to scratch up the black-on-brass finish. No synthetics, no novelty pellets, Just lead and no cleaning. It was a mess, the nose of the bolt was bent at a 45 degree angle, the paint overspray was thick. If no noise, you got away with it. But let me ask you what pellets you consider too light and too heavy for a 1000 fps spinger. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. He really enjoys it and its exactly what he wanted. It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. I know a decent .22 can be had for that much, but I've stated my reasons for not wanting it. B.B.Would you happen to know the difference between the updated model 392 and a model 342? It keeps a low profile on the gun, and keeps that area free right over the breech where you naturally want to put your hand to pump. For more on how many types of air gun sights are out there and which one is suitable for you, see this post. Even then the scope gets in the way of pumping. over the weekend i saw a benjamin 392 airsource (uses co2) on sale for 109.99. wow. i am having a very difficult time sighting the gun in. Hi.While growing up I graduated from a Daisy Red Rider to a Sheridan C9. that can also replace any parts that have been over-stressed by over-filling. Its the bomb . bbp, this is a site you and pyramid sould be linked from: http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/rifledemos.htm. Youre the man and I want your job.-Steve. Wish Crosman would have spent a little more time on this,as well as those cheap plastic sites too!!! BB, Ill try it, thanks. Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! 244. Well, I figured that I was rusty and the gun maybe needed to be warmed up. The Gamo Whisper would be okay for your girlfriend but the synthetic stock cannot be shortened without ruining it. With the current Crosman-made products, the .22 392PA and the .177 397PA are traditionally called Benjamins while the same gun in .20 is a Sheridan, even if Crosman won't print those names on the guns! we have taken various small sppons and bent the handles around poles that we put at different ranges, for the rest of the afternoon I shot 13 times at the small soup spoon at 20 yrds and hit it 13 out of 13 times with the open sights (that I never adjusted), My friend had initially boohooed a pump gun but was really impressed with how good looking and accurate it was, but mainly how powerful it was for some pump gun as he put it. No, the lead pellets will be more accurate. Thats a pain. Isnt it great how a simple thing like an old pellet gun can bring back memories of a wonderful time? Household oils as in 3-in-1. You might think about the Daisy 22SG or the Benjamin 392AS. I went to make one last adjustment to the elevation and part of the tip on top for the flat head screw driver popped right off so I broght it back and exchanged it for a new one. So,do u think I should just stick with my 392, and try to get used to it? This decision was not easily made. Are there any mounts that wrap around the entire pump tube instead of just clamping to the barrel? What is your take on the Crosman Sierra Pro break-barrel? It is .22 cal pump rifle. I bought my Benjamin in 1964. Any suggestions? did awhile back(youll need to copy and paste): /blog/2007/8/benjamin-392397-thats-easy-to-pump/. Next was the target practice when I got home. BB, thanks for awnsering so quickly I most likely will get this gun keep up the good work bb, BB, could you tell me what pellets would be best for this gun?Those one pellets that are called hyper volicity lead free pellets are those good for the benjamin.if not thats fine.I need to know some good pellets so i can order them with the benjamin thanks alot. the co2 tanks cost almost ten dollars i see, is there an alternative? Its been raining frequently and there has been very gusty wind so i havent been able to shoot for a couple days. Would using weblube cause any damage or would it just not work as well? If I could get two bottles and take them to a dive shop periodically that would seem like the best option for me. The stock is nicely sculpted in the classic American style that suits most shooters. i live in hawaii so if i bought one from air pyramid it would cost $175.00 total. Alabama!! After that, its anyones guess, except that I dont find pointed pellets to be as accurate as domed one. I searched pyramyd air and found that u can pay by check!! His business card says Benjamin, Sheridan and old Crosman model 140/1400 pneumatic air rifle repair. He puts them back to factory specs. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Buyer beware, if you buy this rifle then you better be ready to hate life. i aslo wanted to know where to oil my gun. When I place my cheek down to look at my sights theres about one inch of barrel visible between the front and rear sights. Copperhead Domed Pellets (Special Purposes), The box said Excellent downrange energy and accuracy.. One other thing, this blog is almost 5 years old and very few people other than a core of volunteers, look at it. Either after the shot, or after cocking/loading,You just do it!!!! Keeping the groups at 1.5 inches at 25 feet was the best I could do! An email from Pyramydair for 10% off the price clinched my decision. It needs two-piece rings. Having said that, its best to ask Pyramyd Air when you place your order. It doesnt rust when exposed to the condensation from every shot, and it can be made smoother than a steel barrel. . I bought a Benjamin 342 years ago for my father to control sparrows and starlings on his Purple Martin nesting boxes. Its not my place to say whether you can shoot in the house or not. Theres another one of those stickers on it!!! Secondly, the pumping action is really hard and is not suitable for a person with weak arms. but there are absolutely no stores selling the IZH near us shes gone to pawn shops specialty stores, gun shops/stores, fleet farm walmart, etc. I GOT A BENJAMIN 392 FOR A GIFT!!! This gun doesnt require any accessories at all. I think i over pumped my benjamin 392. it is fairly new and will no longer hold air since i over pumped it. Mine was probably taken by a U.S. restaurant inside team that steals CC slips. Could you suggest any repair shops in the vicinity of Oklahoma for these repairs? Is there an alternate way to pay when u buy something on pyramyd air? 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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. The groups will come and go. A Benjamin 397 isnt THAT loud, but it is certainly MUCH louder than the Gamo Shadow 1000. 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. Thank u for your help. Spinstabilizespellet, improves accuracy, and enhances shooting range. BBJ. Instead, why not enjoy the best? One thing I have noticed is that the B-Square mount seems to angle downward, as in the plane of the scope base is not parallel to the barrel. Will 23 have the 392 or will they take advantage of the anniversary of the Rubicon by launching the Hurricane 3.0L. After mounting a brand new BSA 3-9 x 40 red dot scope on a B-Square intermount with Weaver rings, I found that I am consistantly shooting high. Try it! 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