Thats the problem with testing pellets. walmart (which is bout 15 miles from me) sells the shadows (but at lower quality to save price i would think). But, if youre not planning to hunt, the 397 is your best bet. (If anyone else needs to know how to remove the factory rear blade sight, I can email a detailed description with pictures). Your eye automatically centers itself because of the amount of light coming through the hole. Birds tend to be tougher than bunnies because feathers tend to be like armor. The receiver is steel and has a longer scope rail than the pneumatic, so it is much easier to scope. Ive had a 392 about 3 weeks now, cool little gun, kinda grows on you. You cock the mainspring with the sidelever. Forget stuck pellets you wont have any if you put at least 3 pumps in the gun. what do u think? I can report on the Steroid Streak, if you like. The Benjamin 392 has aloudness level from medium to high. would crosman premiers be accurate with the shadow? They are the same as Crosman Premiers and will work well in your gun. You will see Manualsamong other things. Removed some of that black paint in the end of the barrel and adjusted the elevation on rear sight. I have tested a steroided silver streak, which is very similar to the 392. 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. 5 Types of Air Guns You Need to Know Before Buying. 619 US$746/704. Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! I have a Benjamin Franklin 342, .22 cal. Still, it is a fabulous resource, even for many models that are discontinued.. Bob 11-14-2017, 11:38 PM #9. I dont know the names of the parts but the scew from the b-square attachment kit and the part you screw it into on the beji are both shaved really bad. did awhile back(youll need to copy and paste): /blog/2007/8/benjamin-392397-thats-easy-to-pump/. MayberryDaysin the Great Smoky Mountains. If so, the peep needs a higher front sight to compensate. I have a somewhat long wait-the JSBs are out of stock- but I will try to use up my Wadcutters before I get the pellets. What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? 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. I realize there may be other inefficiencies besides the light pellet. Leave it to the lawmakers to dictate what a fire arm is. This is a gramatical way of expressing a tongue-in-cheek joke. Stuff is getting blurry. Manage Settings (take or give $25-50) I was looking at the Crosman 800x, but have heard that their accuracy isnt that great. Just a hint for those that use this sight in low light, unscrewing the aperture to remove it will turn this sight into a ghost-ring! Thanks for thinking I know the answer to this, but I dont. 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. 633.8 FPS and 12.76 FPE with Daisy 14.3 grains flat-nosed pellet. 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 Webley or RWS 34 would probably have been too powerfull for the backyard. They are the only ones in .22 that Pyramydair sells (as far as I can tell). If you hear anything from Volvo and can give us an update, please do. George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. 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. Also, if you happen to scratch the black finish and brass shows though, a black sharpie marker hides it well (lets just say that my first attempt at removal involved more prying and hitting). But the trigger gets harder to pull with each pump stroke you put in. Im trying to help with keeping up with posts to past blogs, but man Kevin you must have your system set up to beep like my kids cell phones depending on whos calling. I dont have to do word verification and Blogger still loses some of my comments. No airgun is better (in this price range at least)!!!! I have only had this gun for about 6 weeks now, but I can tell it is going to last a long time. If you do it yourself you learn more about yourself and the gun you are using. As far as the shipping goes, order four tins and offset it somewhat with the fourth tin free. Alot of us love and shoot that gun.FYI, you posted to a blog that B.B. I vote for the 392. The Pellgunoil you put in the rifle is petroleum-based, so of course it will detonate (not diesel! The value of the gun ranges from $40 in working condition and no finish up to $200 with all the original black nickle over silver nickle and in a good box. You can use this gun for target shooting, plinking, pest control, and small-game hunting. Do you just store them away for accuracy tests in later guns? Nevermind, ill google it. Use your best shooting hold and test the pellets against your best groups so far. My 392 model is equipt with the Air-Venturi mount system (over the bolt) with the same model BSA scope. Just make sure the LE model has the flat area on the right side of the action with two screw holes to accommodate a peep sight. The iron sight is decent if you have good vision and have no need for the scope. The black paint on the barrel and receiver is uneven and in some places looks like it had been hastily spot painted. And remember to always leave one or two pumps in the gun when you store it. Im leaning towards the 392 because of the heavier caliber, cheaper price and higher availability of ammo. If I got the Scuba Refill clamp would I just find a dive shop or would I need to buy my own tank? Crosman discontinued them earlier this year and it may be hard to locate one. Thats a pain. What is your take on the Crosman Sierra Pro break-barrel? Even some very expensive precharged rifles have bolts that move when they are fired. Fortunately, airguns are sold by dealers like Pyramyd Air, but the combined volume of all airgun dealers is small compared to the big box stores. They differ in some small ways, but caliber is the biggest. Come check us out. And Ron Elbes book gets more specific. those squirrels got to me, i wasnt exactly thinking straight. If so, no, it is not normal or good. Either way I will try one of them. An American classic gets an update with the synthetic-stocked Benjamin 392S/397S multi-pump pneumatic Air rifle series. The scope gets in the way of pumping. The rear sight in particular, is worthless, removed the top assembly completely. Thomas. I received a 0.22 Cal Benjamin Model 342 (predecessor to the 392???) Thats the air getting sucked in. -Robert. If you get repeatable results, well ask other owners to test your methods. Also, the fit of the receiver to the stock is a little loose; tightening of the screw did nothing to fix this. I am unable to adjust the rear sight any lower and yet am still shooting high. Thanks. Dont always look for someone elses answers, look for hints. I realize that this plastic peep sight probably wont be a very good alternative to a real metallic sight, but Im interested in how this will turn out. I am not into the historic aspects of it, just function. Sometimes you discover what doesnt work. There's also a front fiber optic post sight. 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? i aslo wanted to know where to oil my gun. The quality of the gun is great, and I like the accuracy. I have owned and tested a Steroid Streak. how many pumps would it take to kill a rat at close range? I was appalled at the horrible accuracy of these pellets! Any information would be appreciated. Fiction Writing. In fact, that is the LEADING contributor to scope shift!. It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction all the time you do this. First on my list would be a Benjamin 392. now only in yellow i believe.A friend i used to hang arroud with never had a gun so i sold him a 397 he sent it in had it redone and i had a tough time shooting agains him.i believe he still has the gun to this day .I have resaled this gun once but am no longer able to find the relief vale for it.so it looks like im on the market for a new 397.would like to find a older one and redo myself.but the little 880 served me for over 20 yrs i still shoot it on occansion but its time to retire it i believe .mike, Hi My Name Is Alex And I was debating on getting a Benjamin Sheridan Pump Gun. A multi-pump appeals to some people but not others. It doesnt rust when exposed to the condensation from every shot, and it can be made smoother than a steel barrel. Had to get a special scope mount, which works great, but its annoying to not have attachment points built in. I plan on using the open sight and not mounting a scope on this rifle.It did need some cleaning up from the box, the metal needed a good rub down and I lightly oiled the stock and rubbed it down and now it is beautiful. So for all the joints, Id suggest a common household oil. The finish on my C9 was matte black as opposed to the shiny finish on the 392. Your valve has dired out from the gun being stored without air in it and this should fix it. Which front screws do I tighten and loosen to get the aim more to the right? Is 15 yards too close for this gun? No, you should not put the muzzle on the ground and then cock the rifle with the stock. I didnt think there would be much difference between the 0.177 pellet from the Diana and the 0.218 pellet from the Benji, but I was wrong. i know that i will be able to pump up the gun, and i still dont want the co2 392, my mom is trying to get an izh 61 or benjamin 392 for me for Christmas (she found a Benjamin 392 but she couldnt see the pump handle! B.B.Would you happen to know the difference between the updated model 392 and a model 342? Just got my 392 from pyramid in the mail yesterday and I cant even begin to tell you how happy I am with it. Call Pyramyd Air and ask Boris if he has a kit for you. Just thought that I would let you know one of the things that is possible with the 392. Ten to 20 yards is a toughie, because of the parallax between the sights and bore. I waited for her to go out and then I went in the Back yard to check it out and sight it in. Anyways it shot all the air and gas out but now it will not hold air when i pump the gun. or a long tube with a hole in it? The only upside is that it is a very accurate rifle. How loud is the 392? Are these any good, or should I order something different. The dot sight ia not faulty, the mount is slanted down. Although this mount specifically does not say that its for the 397/392, Crosman makes both those rifle and the Blue Streak and there isnt much difference between them. Word verification is software provided by Blogger. 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. Part shortages is causing numerous manufacturers to alter their original intentions. im still trying to get a benjamin 392, ive checked almost all pawn shops around 30 miles from my house, my parents wont drive me to any gun shows, and they wont put any credit card numbers on the internet for fear that someone will hack it and take their money. I would rather have the 392, which I do have. It is Spanish-made, but from what I hear, a cut above the rest. I have a medical problem and am afraid of the pump models. Thus I am interested in possibly getting the power upgraded somewhere down the line so that I can bag chucks at longer ranges without worrying that the shots wont be lethal. The answer nis yes, with a good shot, it will do that. The Crosman 362 Multipump Pellet Rifle is equipped with an adjustable rear peep sight. Now Im using a Remington airmaster 77 with a Bushnell 6-1850 scope. I just got a 392 Limited Editionand Im considering either a peep or red dot. :) Anyway I was wondering do you think a 15 year old male could easily pump this gun. Which would you recommend? Below 50 degrees F it wont shoot too hard. So is this a good practice to follow? Thanks, Nod. What do I need to do now or what part(s) needs to be replaced/fixed. i live in hawaii so if i bought one from air pyramid it would cost $175.00 total. for answering all my questions. Just stronger than all the rest. It should soon be available as a peep sight. The stock has aswelling part in the foregrip to make pumping easier for shooters. thanks.Bill B. There are lots of positive reviews on this product. I believe that is the problem. Benjamin 392 .22 caliber air rifle (retail $209.99) UTG True Hunter 3-940 Illuminated Reticle Scope with Rings (retail $114.97) Baker Airguns Benjamin One-Piece Scope Mount (retail $50.00) Benjamin Discovery .22 cal 14.3gr Hollowpoint Pellets (retail $14.99) Total Retail Value of $389.95, save $39.96 when you buy the Ready To Hunt Package! My choice is the Williams peep sight. Any info you have would be most appreciated. The two holes are for the roll pins that hold the forearm wood to the pump lever. I recently purchased my 392 from pyramid and have been absolutely delighted with it. Also, try five pumps or six instead of the maximum. These used to be different guns made by different companies. The 3X9 would be a good compromise and might help with sighting in. That means they should be very good. At close range (under 20 yards) they are fine, but I would use a diabolo at longer ranges. By the way, a 347 in 90% condition fetches around $115 so while it's a good buy, it's not a "steal". That being said, Im a scope fan and have found the intermount setup to be sturdy enough. How to make a great gun even better? BB, Have you ever tried a 397 with a pellet weight about that of the .22? Your rifle should never be pumped more than 10 strokes. A long time ago I switched to flat-faced bullets for my smoke rifles after seeing the difference they make when hitting animals. 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