The Benjamin has laid to rest many pests and even taken game as large as racoons. I like the way this sight looks. I think the JSBs will do best, but Kodiaks (yes Beeman Kodiaks are there any others?) At 15 yards, the groupings are tight, but always about 2 high. It wont take too long before Crosman has to make a tough decision. Guess Ill have to get a new 397 and saw the stock off half-ways. So .22 pellet is the favorite choice for pest eliminators and small game hunters. The black paint on the barrel and receiver is uneven and in some places looks like it had been hastily spot painted. 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. Thanks a lot.-Bob. Were they discontinued in wood stock form? And you must hunt in season with a license. The Sheridan is what I had on my mind. I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. 888-262-4867. As far as fitting the scope, yes, they should fit it fine. The 39X series of guns are made primarily of brass, and soldered together. if you are not into historic or collectibles, buy the new rifle for $30 more and get a warranty. It just won't fit my face properly to use open sights. I wont dissapoint once I get a few stories. 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. for al your help. It can take a million pellets and show no appreciable differences. 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. Its $140 when its not on sale, so what do u think I want the benjamin 392, but is it worth it to get this? If you are hitting low, you need to raise the rear of the scope. Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. Hello, My first and only gun right know is an Avanti 853 legend. Crosman is a volume seller, so if they dont have the sales in .22 as they do in .177, they will cancel the model. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. It seemed to be just the right combination of price, accuracy and power for my needs; mostly target shooting for fun, not competition, but weve got a pretty pesky raccoon problem here, and it sounds like the 392 will do the trick when needed. Id like to reseal the gun myself, as Im relativley mechanically inclined, but I dont know where to buy the parts, any ideas? And, yes, a head shot is good. I have the 397 and plan on getting a 392 in the near future. B.B.,I am a typical newbie that needs a inexpensive rifle to take care of some pests but also would like something that will be accurate, well made and fun to use. Looked alot at Mac 1, but got the Talon SS W/ 24barrel also, thanks again for your advice on that one. B.B. Ive got neighbors about 40 yards on either side of me, and they dont seem to mind the sound of my Quest 1000. For at least the actual peep hole part. Hey BB, I tried to type in that link, but in said the server could find it and to contact the web masterThats a little beyond my pc expertise. Could i charge it from a portable air storage tank? There are blue tabs near the top of the page. thx for all the help, too, and, ironicaly, ur help really helped me. But then again, I am most certain that I am not the best of shot, and many of the groupings could have been better with a different shooter! (For more on the 5 types of air rifles you need to know before buying, see this post.). This new synthetic stock Benjamin air rifle is a direct replacement for the previous Benjamin 392/397 wood stock versions, which are discontinued. Start by taking a medium sized flat screwdriver and place the edge in this groove, against the front clip as shown in pictures #2 and #3. For most people, that would be 15-25 yards. You will need to raise the rear of the scope with an adjustable scope mount. This is one great gun built to. I am assuming that you have run the rear sight down as low as it will go and the rifle is still shooting too high. I recently purchased the 392 to help control the rabbit population in my yard and garden. 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I nvr see any 392s on the sale/used lists, do u have any, shall we say hints?, of when the 392 may become available? I uninstalled it and tilted it back a bit and installed it. Im not the best shot on the planet yet I can hit a target two-three inches in diameter (about the size of the kill zone on a chuck)without much of a problem at a about 45-50 yards with my 392 using a peep firing prone with a rest. Too, what is the going rate to have the Texas Repairman bring these old guns back to working condition instead of me doing it? Pheasant and quail are game birds protected under the law. This is called Kentucky windage. Got a giggle out of it, but we wont be doing that anymore!! Hold the gun with the right hand as close the the pump arm joint as possible. doesnt like any scope on these guns since it gets in the way of pumping. I am considering, based on your posts, the 22SG, 392 or the blue/silver streak. I guess the answer is no. Its a Crosman Intermount! I kinda rolled my eyes, and said no, we need something with a little more umph. IB and BB,Thanks for the advice. I continued to fire my rifle, varying the distance and the amount of pumps of my 392. To me the louder that noise means better the compression. Which intermount is better for this rifle, the B-Square or the Air Venturi? So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? From the comments on this blog I just couldnt resist. The current model doesnt really match up in quality as I remember. Its practically the same rifle. Even then the scope gets in the way of pumping. On possums Id be sure to use a head shot, only. Jay,Since I posted, I have figured out how the rear sights attached, removed them, and got the peep sight working perfectly! Read this page of the 392 manual online: Thanks for your help. wont be too much fun in the winter then i guess, could i shoot it in my basement? Therefore, having a brass barrel is a huge advantage that can make your gun last for years. 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. 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 Both scopes are ideal for me since I usually stick to shooting squirrel and plinking beer cans. bb, Im really intrested in picking up a 397, I am also very atatched to a leapers bugbuster 2 that I have mounted on an old daisy powerline.Will the bugbuster mount far enough back on the 397 to shoot comfortably? if so, what do u do? I am assuming this gun has a rail so I only need rims not bases.Thanks for helping me decide. 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. At 3 pumps it hits at Point of Aimpretty well. However, I am having difficulty getting it sighted it. Yesturday, I sighted in (at 20 yards) using the basic crosman field pointed pellets from walmart, and the crosman destroyers. If you have to buy your own tank, what do they cost and where do you go to buy one? So as you say, with a Steroided gun my maximum range for chucks would be about 45 yards if I improve my shooting a little bit. (If anyone else needs to know how to remove the factory rear blade sight, I can email a detailed description with pictures). Would the Crossman 64 Peep Sight be my best bet or is there something else that would work? Thats without sandbags and benches of course,so it could have been simply dumn-luck Think Id better get one of those pellet stick things I saw in the accesories directory on PA. 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!! 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. I do want to try out some of the round balls, but Beeman doesnt make them in 22 caliber. Thomas. Once again there is no Benjamin Franklin airgun. I hate to think the leapers scope is the problem becuase that would be the 3rd defected item from pyramid. i forgot that i had stored a pump of air in the rifle and pumped it seven more times, then i pulled the pump handle open and realized that it would be the ninth pump. Thanks a lot.-Rob. All these questions!!! ), 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. Even if I cant find a good way to mount the scope Ill definately hang on to the gun. Development in the woods nearby drove hundreds of rats in all directions. I'm struggling to find either model for sale new. It has already happened in other Crosman guns, so dont wait too long to get your gun. Use a silicone chamber lube. 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. Pyramyd Air provides it as a service to their customers, but Crosman will not recognize it. I do wish they still sold the walnut stock version would have purchased over synthetic. 3. are great pellets that sometimes surprise everyone. thanks for any help you can provide, and sorry about being long winded! Is this from the cold? I had to put a yellow twist tie around the triggerguard so she could identify the Blue Streak among my other airguns (the pellet box was yellow in those days). Ill have to save my money and buy the IZH off pyramydair later next year. The trigger also has sharp edges that could have been eased for comfort. Secondly do you have any information on the Steroid upgrade done by Mac1? first 8 or 10 pumps max? Still pretty accurate, Im 60 now will be passing it to my grandson when he turns 16 in about 8 years. bb,with a .22 what is the lowest velocity required for a humane kill with a head shot on a raccoon? I have this fairly well planned out in my own opinion, but this is just a prototype. If you have gone in the other direction, the spring is relaxed and that WILL CAUSE the shifting aim points you describe. But when you get used to it, it will become second nature and you can do it without a second thought. Sometimes I give them away to people I want to bug. should i send it in to the company for repair? And i wont be shootin anything larger than rabbits either. I dont know their status right now. Also, try five pumps or six instead of the maximum. Use one hand to hold firmly on the stock and use another hand to open the forearm all the way up until it stops. Is the a general purpose oil I could use in the mean time until my next pyramid order. I cant recommend any sources in the UK, but you might contact this man: Forgive me if this is common knowledge (Im already thinking about a second gun and I havent yet bought my first), but would a Benjamin 397/392 offer repeatability at the number of pumps needed to generate 10-meter I velocities? Ive never tested one but I trust anything Webley makes in England. If you have done that, the valve has too much pressure or the hammer to open it. When you close the pump arm, that compresses it. Unfortunately, I couldnt find the mailing address to send my check to. You might think about the Daisy 22SG or the Benjamin 392AS. It will be a little louder that a loud hand clap. Didnt even bother with the heavy silver arrows. These used to be different guns made by different companies. The solution for this is to drill the holes larger and tap them with larger threads. My top pick with your budget is Beemans HW30. 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.. I know how Im going to be shooting, but my way might not work for everyone (or every pellet). I liked the fact that they slid into the breech without any forcing. This is from the july 20 post. Last. 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 hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. Only in a gun store that carries a wide line of airguns. The Benjamin Models 397 and the 392 have roots dating back to 1949. Ill be in touch later. I bought a 392 12 yrs ago,I wanted one 50 years but I couldnt talk my dad into it so had to wait.When I did buy it I also bought one for my son,we both shoot a lot and we take starlings well past 50yds.Mine is geting polished from pumping but it is still shooting at max velocity,this I have checked with a chronograph. I know the only difference is the caliber. thanks for the help bb, i really apreciate your knowledge and understanding. They make the gun too hard to pump. That means they should be very good. B.B.Would you happen to know the difference between the updated model 392 and a model 342? Benjamin 392 PA +Mods Crosman 1322 +Mods Crosman 1400 Kral Puncher Breaker .177. ev-in-az. i am 14 years old and 51 and 106 poundsi currently have the daisy 880i would like to upgrade to either the 392 or the 22sgmoney is not an issue but i heard that the 392 is hard to pump nad wheny you mount a scope with the 4- piece intermounts, then it will be harder to pump because you cant get a good holdalso i heard that you need a long eye relief scopei have the daisy powerline 3x-9x 32mmscopewill this be good on the 392?or should i get the 22sgi mainly want to use it for plinking and hunting squirrels, possums, and feathered pestswhich gun should i get???thanks. I am buying 2 tins of Beeman Kodiaks, 1 box of JSBs and another box of Crosman Premier Domed pellets. Your rifle ALWAYS diesels. JSBs are pretty expensive too! 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. Having no trouble with the windage adjustment, but the elevation reticle is giving me fits. I was shooting my 392 a couple days back, and i decided to try holding the gun different ways to see how it affected accuracy. I do have a concern with jarring the scope by the constant pumping, so I put a piece of 1/2 X 1/8 weather stripping on the inside of the fore arm stock. is this normal? Its normal. The Benjamin is a classic design to say the least. My 397 manual has the elevation info printed but does NOT include the lateral info. Three pumps would be about right if you have a safe bullet trap and backstop. Are you using a peep sight by any chance? I dont recommend scoping a 372 or 392. Having just tested it, I found the Air Venturi mount to be stronger than any other. Pyramyd Air has a bunch of used scopes. 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. Hello there i have the older model 880 the cast version tells you how old it is one of the first 880s on the market.I believe. I was hoping one of the CO2 guns would work since that would be much easier for me to keep charged. And the old gun is slimmer than the new one. I cant say that I have much experience doing that, but a few odd sounds would not surprise me. Ill try some more stuff. 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. Can you recommend a break-action .22 cal pellet gun for target/plinking and pest control that will readily accept a Williams peep sight if it does not already have a quality peep sight on it? Specs Manufacturer Benjamin Caliber .22 Velocity 685 fps Condition New Ammo Type Pellets Action Bolt-action Barrel Style Rifled The Bug Buster is just a scope and has little bearing on the Steroid tune. Thanks, Thomas, Hey BB, I did for get one thing. The answer nis yes, with a good shot, it will do that. You are getting about 600 f.p.s. Hopefully the description will help you date the gun in case there was a part difference. over twenty years ago as a young teen it was a pretty good back then. This blog is packed with good info about the guns Ive so patiently examined but still never held in my hands. Rick WillneckerRick is in Pennsylvania, where he repairs vintage and modern Crosman, Benjamin and Sheridan guns. Do you mean knocking off the factory edge of the rifleing down a bit, or smoothing it completely! Hog Hunter. The green monofiliment in the front sight kept blurring/reflecting light into the scope, so I slid it out of the sight. What scope mounting system is best for this rifle?? Should I store it with a pump or two of air in it? Then use an appropriate screw. I guess you can tell Im a big fan of this air rifle! I know this is a lot of questions but I am a complete novice when it comes to air guns. Go with the Air Venturi for the additional strength. A Beeman R1 or HW 80 works well with a peep sight. Have you oiled the pump head with Pellgunoil recently? You cant do better than brass for a pneumatic barrel! The open sights were a bit off but with a few adjustments I was getting great groups with benjamin .22 diabolos. I dont believe in scopes on multi-pump pneumatics. The gun its self is great and it is very acurate without optics. The numbers quoted are just numbers. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. You would be very proud to own one. B-Square makes a scope mount base that positions the scope over the receiver, but Im not certain it works with the 397. Gotcha. The mount does fit the 397 and it does bring the scope to a comfortable distance from the eye, but it puts the mounting rail right over the bolt which makes loading very timeconsuming. 637 FPSwith Crosman Premier 14.3 grains pellet. I know this rifle could do better, but I need a better pellet, and maybe a closer target! the co2 tanks cost almost ten dollars i see, is there an alternative? 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? Just a little factory shipping oils dieselling I guess. i think around 40 to 50 feet is where i will be shooting the most with open sights (probably at pop cans then moving on to squirrels later). 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. So the crosman isnt even a candidate? Benjamin Trail NP. However, this raises another series of questions for you. Im a strong guy, and wouldnt have to worry about the extra effort to pump. You have been patient and have tried the sources I suggested. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Ethan Smith is a seasoned marine veteran, professional blogger, witty and edgy writer, and an avid hunter. If you just want to have fun, the IZH Baikal 61 cannot be beat. Glad I asked! Id like to find a reseal kit for this and return it to shooting condition, as it was given to me some years ago as the most innacurate air gun Ive ever shot no wonder this, as he was firing .177 pellets in it. 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. thanks.Bill B. :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. A Streak, and an Airsource 392. Since the Talon is light weight which would help me with my injured back and abdomen I wouldnt want to add a lot of weight with the scope. No effect on performance or accuracy. Yes Pyramyd Air is a good dealer to deal with thats what made them the largest internet dealer in the world and the largest airgun dealer in the U.S. As for the particulars of shipping, read their literature. Today, it causes a lot of confusion. The reason I cant tell is I dont know where the knob was set when you started. after placing a few shots after the windage or elevation pieces are set. I am very happy I bought it and my wife should be too when I tell her next month Thanks for another winner AppleManiac, I have a Benjamin Model 112. plinking would leave me too stationary outside and id likely freeze. I assume this noise is coming from the muzzle? Now Im going to have to rethink my earlier decision. I noticed alot of friction when I started pumping it the first 20 shots. I think its time you tried some really fine pellets, such as Kodiaks, JSBs or something in the H&N line. Just keep the distances and the size of the game reasonable. It comes with a nice scope that must be worth at least $70.00. Now Velocity Outdoor has announced that this new model is in production and has started shipping from the factory. and if u recovered the money? You can see the price of the gun online and you know the price at the store. Some pneumatics require cocking before pumping. Hope you can offer your likes /dislikes about this rifle. It's a reasonable price if you consider that all parts of this gun are made of genuine hardwood and metal. Smoothing it out. I can pick off a hovering carpenter bee at 10 feet this way when I am dialed in. Besides, the Benjamin 392 stock is Monte Carlo stock with a raised comb and low heel. This Item Is Discontinued Check Out Similar Available Products. That makes it generally unsuitable for scope mounting. If the wind lets up Ill go try some more groupings today! I think this website and forum is honestly the best place on the net to discuss airguns. I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) However, they are simply coated in lubricant, and suction fit themselves in the space between the barrel and pump cylinder. I think Ill use the screws already included on the 392 to hold the peep sight on. Would you be willing to do a review on the Steroid & bug buster combination? However Im a bit confused. Thats fine, because the power level dictates that this rifle should be used by someone who can exercise great responsibility. Thanks a lot for your advice.-Steve from MA. 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 practicing, I lay them on an old wood stove covered with a bath towel. No, I havent heard of that, but there are a lot of people interested in the gun so it doesnt surprise me. Give it a try. I think I will try some match wadcutters for hunting, especially when using chest shots. The scope gets in the way of pumping. Dont bump it or youll probably have to re-zero. Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:07 am . The barrel is finished in black. What more can I tell you? oh and that izh 61 looks really good too, i remembered something about the izh in ur blogs and went looking for it. A 312 is virtually identical in power and accuracy to a 392. Crow mangums gave .65 with 5 shots. I have not tried a 397 with an extra-heavy pellet. 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. The new synthetic stock Model 392S and 397S air rifles continue to offer variable velocity capability, simply by making more or less pumps for the shot. Airgun Slug BC Variability And Projectile Weight, New Air Venturi Avenge-X Stars At 2023 SHOT Show, Western Airguns Sidewinder Air Rifle Test Review .22 Caliber, H&N Baracuda 15 Pellet Test Review .22 Caliber, Diana Stormrider PCP Air Rifle Test Review .177 Caliber. BB,Wow thanks for the quick reply. so i am sighting the gun in at twenty yards and i still have to aim very low. However, the new Monte Carlo-style synthetic stock is said by the manufacturer to shrug off inclement weather better than the traditional wood. They used the lightest pellet they could find. Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated. -Robert. . The peep sight is better than either, in my opinion. Of all the scopes in the world, I think the Bug Buster is the best one for a 392. From the back porch (30 yards) with rain and wind gusts. Oil there. I shaved the b-square attachment part of the benjamin 392. Depending on your answer I will decide to buy the Talon SS or go back to a CO2 model. Adults only, please!The 392/397 is an adult-sized air rifle, though not overly long or heavy. You sure do like to prepare for the worst. At some point in the last 30 years (has it really been that long?) Well I have concluded my tests, and I must say Im surprised. Benjamin 392 Pump 22 Caliber Pellet Air Rifle Product #: 514586 Manufacturer #: 392 UPC #: 011482000709 26 Write a Review Ask a Question Our Price: $199.99 Discontinued Airgun Caliber: 22 Caliber Questions? I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift. I would rather have the 392, which I do have. i read the manual and i have the right oil but i still dont understand where to oil it. 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? When i started tightening the front part, the scew justs kept rolling as if it had no thread. Same power and accuracy, different valve design. The rifle pumps up ok but does not hold the charge for very long. 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. Just shoot the gun and dont let any of that bad stuff happen. Then I think there is no choice. In fact, thats what I do and my Sheridan Blue Streak was new in 1978. Now all I have to do is collect the money!!!!! I own a 397 and I am pleased with everything about it. Ill keep an eye out for the Blue Book of Airguns 5th Edition. Dont always look for someone elses answers, look for hints. It looks great next to the rest of my guns and adds a little variety to my collection. 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. Terms of Use | It would not pump up and he was looking for parts and/or service for the gun. its also a no go in the classifieds. Alot of us love and shoot that gun.FYI, you posted to a blog that B.B. 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? Local gun dealers sometimes carry RWS and Gamo pellets, so check them out. BB-Two questions:Firstly, I was wondering if the Bug Buster 2 would work with the B-Square mount. The Bug Buster is 4 power, the Bug Buster 2 is 6. Most homes keep a can of 3-in-1 for lubricating the hinges when they squeak. the rear sight has broken off. Actually, Beeman has their lead balls made by H&N, so they are the same as what you see here. For metal-to-metal contact, regular lubricating oil is best. Thanks for all your info B.B. Please continue your explorations and tell us what happens. 44 years later it still works I have been plinking soda cans. The only other pellets that slid in without any force were the predators, and they were more accurate than the Beemans/Gamos. Also Ive read several reviews here and elsewhereabout the b272 mounts not fitting as well on the 397. wow. How should i sight this gun in? 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