What about a Crosman 140 or 1400? As for the Mendoza, I hear many bad reports. I think the rifle would be easier to pump if I could put my left hand about where the front of the scope is now. Thanks a lot.-Bob. Money is not an issue. thanks! In fact, that is the LEADING contributor to scope shift!. Hope you can offer your likes /dislikes about this rifle. If you have gone in the other direction, the spring is relaxed and that WILL CAUSE the shifting aim points you describe. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. Unfortunately, I dont have access to any stores that sell .22 caliber pellets other than Fleet Farm and Walmart. The Pellgunoil you put in the rifle is petroleum-based, so of course it will detonate (not diesel! I happen to own an AS392T and I like it a lot. Pyramyd also shows that this mount is for the Benjamin rifles. Does the blue streak outperform the 392? Then cock and shoot it again (no pellet) and listen to hear if any gas escapes. On another note, do you happen to know what the original velocity was for the german made tell II air pistols, made back in the 20s or 30s? Yesterday I disassembled the whole scope/mount and started over. If you have to buy your own tank, what do they cost and where do you go to buy one? I love my Sheridan Silver Streak C9. Although there is plenty of smack to this gun, I wouldnt feel right about shooting at a chuck beyond this range, as they have notoriously tough skulls. The item has been discontinued or is no longer available Due to our Pricing Policy. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. so i am sighting the gun in at twenty yards and i still have to aim very low. In other words, would four pumps produce in the neighborhood of 500 fps velocities and good accuracy on a repeatable basis? Lets make haste slowly, so you get what you want on the first go-round. Which front screws do I tighten and loosen to get the aim more to the right? 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. Thanks BB, you have been very helpful. There are two variations of this gun. Would either one generally be more accurate? Those were the days. Its made specifically for the 392/397. 637 FPSwith Crosman Premier 14.3 grains pellet. I can pick off a hovering carpenter bee at 10 feet this way when I am dialed in. I am st on either the 392 or the blue/silver streak. (For more on how to choose the right air gun caliber for your game, see this post.). The plastic appears to be very robust with the look of blued steel. And if I can actually pull it off. I think ill buy this first for plinking until i can force myself to save the money forthe benjamin 392. Ive adjusted it up as far as it will go and still way off. I think using my Sierra is making me a better shot with my 397!! i really hope i dont have to send it back. Hold the gun with the right hand as close the the pump arm joint as possible. Perhaps your 760 was tired? Thanks in advance for any tips, etc. It just won't fit my face properly to use open sights. For more on how many types of air gun sights are out there and which one is suitable for you, see this post. If you just want to have fun, the IZH Baikal 61 cannot be beat. I enjoy long range plinking, i.e. One at the butt and the other behind the fulcrum. The finish on my C9 was matte black as opposed to the shiny finish on the 392. Says something about these rifles doesnt it? They seem to shoot forever with a minimum of attention and expense, unlike springers, PCP and Co2 guns.I put a low powered shotgun scope on my 392 but later went to a red dot sight as the red dot seemed to be just as accurate and was much quicker to use. If no noise, you got away with it. A long time ago I switched to flat-faced bullets for my smoke rifles after seeing the difference they make when hitting animals. But, if youre not planning to hunt, the 397 is your best bet. But I keep lingering over the spring pistons. When i started tightening the front part, the scew justs kept rolling as if it had no thread. One spot was the balance point, the second was on the edge of the pump lever (my hand was completely on the lever). Based on all the positive comments I bought a 392 and my initial impressions are mixed. BB, I ordered the Talon SS today with a Leapers 4 X 16 X 50 illuminated reticle scope plus all the accessories. 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? Better to select one good range (20 yards) at which the gun shoots flat for a distance (20-27 yards on 8 pumps) and use holdover at the other ranges. Loosely holding the slope got me 3 and 14/16 inches as my best (average of 4 and 2/16 inches). Will do! You can hit a quarter at 25 yards with the open sights, which should be plenty. Yes, store your gun with one pump of air. Usually for a review I shoot for a while then just add to my collection, but I can imagine using this rifle on a regular basis for hunting and pest control. is that normal? https://www.pyramydair.com/product/ics-airsoft-silicone-oil-spray?a=772 will that stuff work thanks mark, BB its just when i pump the gun it makes the pshh noise then when the pumper part hits the barrel part it dosent make that noise. wont be too much fun in the winter then i guess, could i shoot it in my basement? My wife got it as a gift for me. Or I could just be a bad shot. But like I said, I have dozens of tins, so I dont think that will happen. Expect a similar look, fit, and feel as the 397, but in a larger caliber size. Affiliate Program | You must put your cursor over that window and click once to be able to write in it. I can use the 272s on the little womans rifle!!! Copyright 2019 - Air Gun Maniac, Best Air Rifle Reviews & Buying Guides Air Gun Maniac, Best Air Rifles Under $200 Top 5 budget guns for, Synthetic vs Wood Stock: The Final Showdown Between Brunette And Blonde, Best Air Rifles for Pest Control Top 10 effective guns, The Bunny Buster: Best Air Rifle For Rabbits (Reviews and Buying, Best .22 Air Rifles Top 10 fantastic guns for the. What more can I tell you? The picture they have on pyramid shows the scope positioned half way down the barrel which seems like it might be problematic with a short scope like this one. If you live in a sparse population area, this is not an issue at all. The factory sights are cheap and inaccurate, so I wont bother using them. I dont know whether Pyramyd will take a check or not, but a call would find out real quick. The model I'm testing for you today is the first variation. The two holes are for the roll pins that hold the forearm wood to the pump lever. You dont TYPE links! Using a cheaper rifled steel barrel and synthetic stock (like the Phantom, not their other pump guns) would make a superb gun in the $80-100 range, and might even hold up a little better to scratches and abuse. I think Ill use the screws already included on the 392 to hold the peep sight on. Overpumping could make serious damage to your gun.The pumping action may take some time to learn at first. Today, the gun has an American hardwood stock, which gives the manufacturer other options that may be more readily available. Gamos take thousands of shots to become really good and smooth, while a Weihrauch breaks in in about 1,000 shots. 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. I have heard that the 392 loses accuracy after 5 pumps, although I havent this to be the case. It still shoots like new and neverneeded any repair. Thanks for reading the blog and you will love the Benjamin! Residents of New Jersey can buy bb guns through a designated local gun store after acquiring an Airgun Permit. Will it lose power (pressure) over a few hours? 1, and this is something I can get over, Id the edges on the actual pump. I shaved the b-square attachment part of the benjamin 392. I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. I dont advocate mounting a scope on any multi-pump pneumatic unless it is a 392 LE. Again, assuming an equal level of accuracy and shot placement, what is more effective the higher FPE of the .177, or the larger smack/wound channel of the lower FPE .22? It will take foxes at 25 yards and crows at 50 with ease. They are of equal power and accuracy but have different powerplants. Alternatively you can skip that and go right to it by typin in this site /manual/benjamin-sheridan. Is circular better than square? The silicone oil for airsoft guns might work, but I dont know for sure. I noticed some of them were a little bent.The bolt is really easy. The open sights were a bit off but with a few adjustments I was getting great groups with benjamin .22 diabolos. 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. Its right in the manual and pretty clear. If I pump it 8 times or so and let it sit for two or three minutes until I fire, it loses all it's power. Perhaps more importantly on, on the subject of pellet selection, how would you rank the following pellets to be able to hit a chucks skull and penetrate when it does: gamo hunter, gamo masterpoint, crosman premier, JSB exact express, JSB exact jumbo, B&S Diablo, Beeman Kodiak? The cocking bolt seems like it would loosen up and fall open once it has worn down. Open the pump handle and drop four drops of oil on the pump head that just becomes visible at the end of the pump slot when the pump handle is all the way open. This is the directory to whats out there. I can report on the Steroid Streak, if you like. And they wont burn a whole in your wallet either!! The effective shooting range for Benjamin 392 is 40 yards. How do I browse to the current page? Gotcha. There are no videos on how to do this, as it has only been done a few times. bb,with a .22 what is the lowest velocity required for a humane kill with a head shot on a raccoon? 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. Make the final ten shots 8 strokes each. If its a .177 that shoots fast, use the Predator. The model that we are talking about today is an updated version of the same air rifle. Having said that, its best to ask Pyramyd Air when you place your order. I un installed it and discovered that both the screw and the benji was shaved. I cant say that I have much experience doing that, but a few odd sounds would not surprise me. The current page of the blog will open. Hopefully the description will help you date the gun in case there was a part difference. 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). hollow point? Benjamin 392 Air Rifle Features Elegant hardwood stock All metal barrel construction Beautiful and functional Brass bolt and hard ware Fully Functioning safety Click here for California's Proposition 65 warning. It will last for decades if you do. Thats why they dont mention it. I wish it was still around. There is also a 6power Bug Buster 2, so look at that, as well. What scope would you recommend and which mounts would I need? Rick WillneckerRick is in Pennsylvania, where he repairs vintage and modern Crosman, Benjamin and Sheridan guns. The intermount is designed specifically for this rifle, so the one you received must have a problem. Look forward to many hours of fun with my new 392. That looks like the right gun for me. The higher powered scopes just give you more sighting precision at longer range. Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. well my benjamin 392 came in the mail today. Flip the gun on its back. A round hole forces the eye to concentrate on the center because thats where the light is greatest. Should I have a flat piece of plastic with a hole in it? Word verification is software provided by Blogger. Yes hitting low. I dont know anything about air rifles but have a need for one to shoot crows, foxes, raccoons as mentioned before. Next was the target practice when I got home. However, they are simply coated in lubricant, and suction fit themselves in the space between the barrel and pump cylinder. The pins are too small and they loosen up from use. Great for small game hunting. for pests in the back yard with the Talon set on 400fps and for fox hunting with the talon set on Max. 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. Comes with a cross bolt safety for safe handling. This is one great gun built to. Fully adjustable rear sight. Radical state laws are changing which airguns are being producedThanks to laws in states like Michigan, where all air rifles over .18 caliber are considered to be firearms, the big box stores like Wal-Mart dont stock the .22 air rifles any more. what else would I do? . You should start seeing lots of 392s soon. sorry but one more question. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. On 8 pumps, it sounds like a loud hand clap. The stock of Benjamin 392 is made of American hardwood so it can withstand stresses, shocks, loads, impacts, and abrasion in daily life. Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? The b-square piece is Tight and I applied locktite to the screws and let it sit overnight after I installed it. When you close the pump arm, that compresses it. Crosman Premier Domed look good, and seem to have more pellets for a more affordable price. Offhand, I seem to recall you could get .177s in the 14-15 gr category. Heres something, the barrel of my 392 had black paint in the end that I removed with q-tips and nail polish remover ok Ive got plenty of time on my hands. I adjusted the stop-screw up, and that helped out a good bit. The air compressor is too much money. The AS392T is a CO2 rifle that gets just over 600 f.p.s. I intend to purchase a new Benjamin Sheridan Model 392 for my upcoming birthday and to equip it with the Bug Buster 2 scope and mounts. Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated. or at least try. Hold on there BB, Im not sure what you mean by smoothing the bore. 5 Types of Air Guns You Need to Know Before Buying. 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