It is exacttly what you describe. Im surprised you havent found the American Airguns classified ads yet. You have many questions. 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. Im leaning towards the 392 because of the heavier caliber, cheaper price and higher availability of ammo. I plan to use the Weaver B-square scope base for the Benjamin blue streak and accushot 2 piece 1 weaver rings. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. But as I said earlier, you can get a scope/peep sight with a special inter-mount to use on this one. I will gues-timate that Ive put about 500 rounds through my Sierra so far, and its starting to come around. 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! Also I have been reading that you should use B-Square AA adjustable ultra high rings with the big objective, high power scopes like the 4 X 16. I wish you could change the word verification on this system because its a real pain telling the difference between the lower case letters and the capitols. Not very powerful, but a true delight to shoot. Smoothness allows for good velocity and accuracy without a lot of after-rifling work. 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. Thanks BB for taking the time to answer so many questions. George PenaGeorge is a Texan who fixes American pneumatics. This is currently. How many times can you fill the Talon bottle from the Dive tank assuming you are operating on a low power setting on the Talon? (I feel like I asked you this before). Im going with premium domed pellets and look forward to sharing my experiences with all the neurotic airheads out there in cyber space. I bought mine yesterday morning and snuck it past my wife. This airgun is the stuff legends are made of. I would limit shots on woodchucks to 30 yards with a factory gun. Block Resistance Did you know there is an active discussion taking place on the current blog. Please try again. Discussion 1 (Grad Writing II).docx. In fact, thats what I do and my Sheridan Blue Streak was new in 1978. They should pry out with your fingers, one end at a time as you break the suction seal holding them in place. Try the Beeman .20 caliber Field Target Special pellet. I dont even recommend scoping a multi-pump. For questions,contact the Publisher, Stephen Archer. How do I get your detailed instructions for removing the rear sight from my 397? I have the 397 and plan on getting a 392 in the near future. (For more on the 5 types of air rifles you need to know before buying, see this post.). Didnt even bother with the heavy silver arrows. I have killed cottontails at 35 yards with a Blue Streak. Use one hand to hold firmly on the stock and use another hand to open the forearm all the way up until it stops. The quality, I'm sad to say, is lacking. http://members.aol.com/vintairgun/order.htm. did awhile back(youll need to copy and paste): /blog/2007/8/benjamin-392397-thats-easy-to-pump/. Which ones should i try out? Just sent a detailed blog, and because I cant do the verification BS, Its lost in where ever, and Really exaspirating too!! (Easy Methods). Longer shots will hit lower. Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? I bought my Benjamin in 1964. Is there any way to adjust the rear sight lower if the screw on the rear sight is all the way out? Looks like I have to use those with whatever mount and scope I go with. 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. Unfortunately, I dont have access to any stores that sell .22 caliber pellets other than Fleet Farm and Walmart. Let us help! Ive also pinched my hand several times just closing the forearm. I believe Trophys are H&N. Mine has been charged for 6 years now. Why We Like The Benjamin 392. It would have been nice if it had fiber optic sights. What pellets should I get? 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. 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. Ive had a 392 about 3 weeks now, cool little gun, kinda grows on you. 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 i would like to buy benjamin sheridan 397, but when I checked the loudness it was 4 medium high. Also the threads in the mount mounting holes didnt hold up.I really had my heart set on putting that bug buster on it and pumping it with the scope wasnt too bad so Im gonna try the crossman intermount before giving up on it entirely. What do I need to do now or what part(s) needs to be replaced/fixed. I would call Crosman and ask their technical people. Your sight is aluminum and the screws are steel, so there is going to be wear every time you adjust the screws. Affiliate Program | Hope you can offer your likes /dislikes about this rifle. 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? I know youre on a budget, but you cant shoot for free. And elevation adjustment ( allow you to adjust the sight up and down). My 392 model is equipt with the Air-Venturi mount system (over the bolt) with the same model BSA scope. Surely Im doing something or multiple things wrong. my rear sight is missing and i think it would be good just to have in case. I found that there were quite a few other rifles that I wanted, in particular, the Webley Xocet and the RWS 34. The newer rifles or products typically are using better materials and better designs so they would perform better. Thats the problem with testing pellets. Im really falling in love with this rifle. But when you get used to it, it will become second nature and you can do it without a second thought. The Benjamin 392 requires very little maintenance: You only need to use a light coat of Crosman PellgunOil in the barrel to prevent rust. Ive never used a 20 cal gun before and wasnt sure if it had the same impact as the .22. He will restore airguns to operational specs, but he wont increase power in guns beyond the factory levels. I bought a new bolt, cleaned the paint and recrowned the barrel. What do you mean by the crack about the German guns? I was shooting in the standing position without sandbags, so well blame the drop on human error. This is a job best left to a qualifies airgunsmith like Mac-1 or Bryan & Associates. hollow point? I think its too light for a woodchuck or raccoon, but a perfect shot would work. The 3-9 will reach out farther with precision. I hope owners of these guns will comment on how much they enjoy them. Thats just a play on the company name. This is a solidly made single-shot, bolt-action, .22 caliber, multi-stroke pneumatic air rifle. The Pellgunoil you put in the rifle is petroleum-based, so of course it will detonate (not diesel! BB-Thanks for the quick response. As a scope it is very promising on the 392. Just received my purchased 397 and it is a sturdy rifle that Im sure going to enjoy. I think your rifle either isn't cocking or you have it valve locked. Too, I have some old Benjamin Franklins one will hold air but the pump level pops down and the other makes a hiss after you pump it and will not hold air. A couple more beginner questions: What is a more typical distance that people sight these guns it at? I decided to exchange it after checking for and discovering more run away pellets with open sights. You need to call Pyramyd Air and talk to a customer representative. I would defeat my purpose if it was louder than a 22LR. Add a peep sight!One really nice upgrade is the Crosman 64 peep sight. Its probably held up better over the years than I have.Thanx any response would be great Rowdy. 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). Try it! What scope would you recommend and which mounts would I need? Have you oiled the pump head with Pellgunoil recently? How exactly do you put the Williams Peep Sight on the 392? i then tried different techniques which didnt group well. I wont dissapoint once I get a few stories. Its like a flintlock rifle that takes longer to get ready, so the shooter takes extra care with the shot. The reason we invented this scope mount is to solve the breech separation issue, and it's a BIG issue. There's also a front fiber optic post sight. B.B. Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. accuracy shouldnt be affected, but the velocity would change with the temp. Nevermind, ill google it. Besides, it also has lots ofknockdown power to finish an animal in one clean shot. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The seams are not buffed and abrade your hand a bit at the grip, and the butt edges are sharp. We just want to do a little pest control and not spend a lot of money on something we dont need. Therefore, many shooters expect great quality from this new generation of Benjamin 392. Maybe 104-106 decibels. The receiver is steel and has a longer scope rail than the pneumatic, so it is much easier to scope. Emailing the two people i mentioned probably wouldnt hurt. You cant kill a squirrel deader than dead. The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. Groups great at 25 yards and is relaxing to shoot. I like my Crosman 140 and its cousin the Benjamin 392. This model was marketed under the Benjamin name from 1994-1998. 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. The third was as far forward as I could comfortably hold the rifle and shoot, which was right on the slope of the pump lever (my palm was right on the sloping area). BB, this my last question I promise. This is the directory to whats out there. Is it really critical? When I was zeroing the scope during the rifles first use it developed a wobble in the pump handle (only going to 8 pumps when 10 is the max). The dive cylinder weighs about 40 pounds when filled, so factor that in. I hope you are not tired of talking about airguns. .22 pellet is heavier and has alarger diameter than the .177 pellet. Neither Walmart nor the BPS had the silicon chamber oil much less pellgun oil. Stuff is getting blurry. Ive used it on my SS in the past and its fine. I too recently pulled out my old Model 342 and want to get it back in shape for my boys to use. I am extremely interested in it for its noise dampener. That is not too much. To 8 pumps, that is; Im following your advice to keep 1 or 2 during storage between sessions. Poor womans 411!! 2. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The sight of Benjamin 392 is anopen sight with a fixed front sight. The Bug Buster is 4 power, the Bug Buster 2 is 6. Any information would be great. The 392 model in the .22 caliber is capable of sending a traditional lead pellet at 685 fps (alloys around 800fps) and is rated at an impressive 14.9 FPE . Can I accurately hit crows out to 35 or 40 yards with this gun? Ridgerunner,BB is correct that you dont need a scope for the 397, its easier to pump without a scope getting in the way. On the right column is the same thing you saw on this page, plus there are links (connections) to previous blog posts by month and year. 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. 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. But since my 397 has very special nostagic meaning to me, Ill be ordering another venturi mount asap. i dont want to ruin my gun. You can hit a quarter at 25 yards with the open sights, which should be plenty. Does the blue streak outperform the 392? Thank's for the info. However, I dontt like the pumping. Well, now you are using good pellets. Unable to add item to List. I went ahead and ordered that Williams Peep Sight yesterday so that should help as well. Also, other than caliber and stock shape, are there any differences now? 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. I had a Crosman 111 pistol with a brass barrel from aound 1950-54 and it was a tackdriver. Wish Crosman would have spent a little more time on this,as well as those cheap plastic sites too!!! Unfortunately this left a very thin two inch scratch in the barrel, which is not nearly as noticeable as the hideous serial number dotted into the other side. The looks of both guns are very similar, but this model has more to offer. Fortunately there are plenty of places to get them repaired. Will do! It may not be legal to hunt them with an airgun. 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. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. i aslo wanted to know where to oil my gun. Does having the peep sight closer to the eye improve the peep sight in any way? i cant even shoot this well with my .22 firearm!!! Heres a good article to read that B.B. 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. Also, I have put the gun between my legs, and press it against my body just to be able to pump it, which wont work with a scope. Also what sort of velocity do you think Im getting at 8 pumps with the 15.4 grain gamo hunters? 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 I recently purchased a 392. Then i moved my hand up towards the muzzle of the gun, and my group sizes shrank by half! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. It has been an intense 24 hours of education to this point. A five dollar tin of pellets on Pyramydair has an extra 10 dollars of shipping added to it too. Any suggestions? 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. My questions is this, whats the best way to clean these brass-barreled guns? If you have the money, I recommend either one of the Sheridans or the Benjamin 392. I am not sure what to do now though. 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. The price, the looks and craftsmanship keep my buying Benjamin Sheradin models however. There are no scope mounts that wrap about the entire pump tube. Hold it on top of the barrel at that point. As it has multi-pump action, shooting practice and plinking is easier with this. BB-Youre right as usual. So Ill have to get glasses just like everyone else in my family. hoag4147 First Name Rick Joined Dec 13, 2019 Threads 63 Messages 4,215 Testing the effects of my valve mods.Here's where you can get one, plus ammo and accessories: http://amzn.to/1Olyf16 I have a couple of questions. Thanks. I removed the factory rear sight and added a Williams peep sight, took the rifle outside and proceeded to punch bulls-eyes. He has moved up to bigger and better air rifles now and he recently gavee the Benjamin back to me. Always being safety concience, I ALWAYS keep the safety ON!!! If so, its your best bet. They are shown in pictures #7 and #8. Thanks bb. Thanks for the help pre-purchase and with the sight question! Webley was unable to provide the spec for Weblube when we asked, therefore I cannot recommend it. I hope that answeres your question. I am assuming this gun has a rail so I only need rims not bases.Thanks for helping me decide. Hi, B.B. The Beeman silver bears, crows mags took more effort to insert, and I didnt like the lead shavings they left in the breech area after pushing them home. I want something like this system on my rifle. Further along the way, the US Marine Corps got wind of his excellent combination of skills and sought to put them into good use by employing him as a combat correspondent. I keep them because I cant bear to part with them. Is that even a feasable acclaim? Is there any way around this? Hold the gun with the right hand as close the the pump arm joint as possible. This gun has a lot of potential to become your favorite gun for hours of fun with target shooting. In other words, what is the step-by-step to center the sighting from left to right? It goes way beyond airguns. This being the case I am considering mounting a bug buster 2 on my rifle to replace the williams peep. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. problem solved!! They are more trouble to install, but they do lock up tight. Introduced under the Sheridan brand, the Model "C" Silver Streak had a level of power and performance which was unmatched at that time. I say that because there are MANY rifles equivalent to the 392. I need your recommendation for a pellet for larger animals like the grey fox and for smaller targets like crows. When it goes bang, thats a detonation.). With those you have to choice. What do you think would be a good diameter for the peep hole? I havent heard that the Crosman Intermounts were not good, but Ill let our other readers comment on them. (For more on how to choose the right air gun caliber for your game, see this post.). 1, and this is something I can get over, Id the edges on the actual pump. 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