If you want more power than that, either change barrels to the 24-inch, or buy a Talon. Nod. It comes with a nice scope that must be worth at least $70.00. B.B. Hey BB, tried the cut and paste to no availe. The largest issue is the synthetic stock currently used. As such, I packed it up, and back to PyramidAir it went. I cant wait to shoot it, but i dont have any pellets yet, so i pumped the gun once (yep, its a little hard to pump, and i cant use my left hand, severed the tendon couple months ago), and set it in the corner of my room. My C9 was the rifle I cut my teeth on before shooting with a team and earning my expert rating with cartridge riflesthats right, I started with a Sheridan .20 caliber pellet gun and jumped straight into competitive shooting. That threww up a red flag to me. 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. , Copyright 1999-2022 Pyramyd Air. Hi, B.B. This blog is packed with good info about the guns Ive so patiently examined but still never held in my hands. PyramydAir.com uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Glad I asked! First five shots were horrible. Im always adjusting the sights for different distances, and I dont want to lock/glue the screw in place. I now advocate using the Air Venturi cantilever scope base. Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview (Im thinking maybe the 397 due to smaller pellet). BB, I wanted to express my veiws on the Benjis 397/392. If there is no significant difference in accuracy is there anything else I should consider (target knockdown power, etc) when making this choice? Another question.do you know how of video that can show me how to install a psi gauge on a benjaminn 392. 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. Its all spelled out on the website. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Its a lot of money but I think when I start shooting the Talon SS I will be glad I bought it. I shot at a pellet tin today (diameter 2.5) from 45 yards offhand with gamo hunters and only connected on 6 of 10. Benjamin Foster; Walden University CAEX 6065. d2.docx. At both Amazon and Walmart.com, it's just under $150. Either would be better than what Ive got now. sorry but one more question. It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. What adjustable scope mount do you recommend? I love the wood and i think it looks great! There's also a front fiber optic post sight. Im curious as to how this will turn out. Now, you ask if B-Square scope rings will clamp onto a 3/8 dovetail. would it even work with airguns? Do I need theB272 inter mount? I also would like to know what pellets work the best with this gun and for pest shooting. However, can you advise on windage adjustment? Guns besides Gamo and RWS. i got it back in the early 80s.As a kid i have killed more animals with it then you can imagine,My favorite pellet was the promethus bullet,it was a lite pellet at the time they were black. Im sure Id be happy with either one, but this will be the only air rifle I will own, and I want to get the right one. If so why? At 3 pumps it hits at Point of Aimpretty well. Some book store than? George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. wont be too much fun in the winter then i guess, could i shoot it in my basement? The Webley Exocet is a spring gun, not a pump gun. I know you said never to clean the Benjis,so dont get mad at me, but in my experience, Ive found that periodical (once a year is plenty) cleanning with a little, and I mean a drop of Kleen-Bore gun oil on the screw side a rifle mop will clean the leading build-up inside the barrel without getting any oil into the air valve hole. Right? You know, this is too good a topic not to do a posting. Hog Hunter. From what Ive read and experienced (I own a 392 and 397) B.B. I know the 392 has a lot of loyal fans, but unfortunately, I wasnt pleased with it. should i get it? It saw me coming out the door and scampered back to its hole so I got into prone position about ten yards away. Posted by 24 days ago. It still shoots like new and neverneeded any repair. 888-262-4867. All Rights Reserved. Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. Dot sights are just as accurate as scopes. In one year, Id like you to repeat this test. Pumping action is hard for shooters with weak arms, Pumping action can be tedious experience at some points. P.S. Thanks Thomas. Even with the scopes point of impact adjusted all of the way down, I still am hitting 4-5 high at 10 yds. About a year ago I bought a Crosman 357 for kicks. Sure you can use your scopes! Pyramyd Air is the largest airgun store in America many times larger than all other airgun dealers combined. PS: It looks just like my Blue Streak 1974 model serial 014454 that has never failed me. What you are doing shouldnt harm to bore so continue. I trust Ill be far happier with this decision! Gamos take thousands of shots to become really good and smooth, while a Weihrauch breaks in in about 1,000 shots. Try it! Looks like I have to use those with whatever mount and scope I go with. He will restore airguns to operational specs, but he wont increase power in guns beyond the factory levels. Its practically the same rifle. Its very small and lightweight. There are no scope mounts that wrap about the entire pump tube. It was a mess, the nose of the bolt was bent at a 45 degree angle, the paint overspray was thick. Airgunners just like you asking and answering each other questions and sharing airgun related stories. 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. Also, will you be reviewing the Gamo Whisper springer when it arrives in August? Quick alert - the debate A story is told of three Native American hunters. Im already having luck with the sites u gave me thx!! 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? George PenaGeorge is a Texan who fixes American pneumatics. Crow mangums gave .65 with 5 shots. One thing I still dont understand. Pyramyd sells it. You have been great helping me get what I need. i had my mom pick up Daisy Precision Max Flatnose Pellets at a local store, these are the only .22 pellets sold in my town. so i am sighting the gun in at twenty yards and i still have to aim very low. Juddson. I have come across my father-in-laws Benjamin Franklin H 39666. Ive also pinched my hand several times just closing the forearm. Thats called follow-through, and its important with all guns. 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You already know what a wonderful airgun this is. But I keep lingering over the spring pistons. Benjamin Air Rifles - Welcome to the #1 Top-Rated Air Gun Superstore in the USA! If I got the Scuba Refill clamp would I just find a dive shop or would I need to buy my own tank? Crosman is a volume seller, so if they dont have the sales in .22 as they do in .177, they will cancel the model. 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? Thanks Ill try your advice. Take care. also, which caliber would you recommend or prefer?and for either caliber, which brand of pellets or bbs are the most accurate in your opinion? I cant tell how far 900 degrees south (down?) Good luck on the AirSource 392. Ill get pellgun oil somehow (i might order it if i have to). But how long has it been since you oiled the pump head? 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. If you have the money, I recommend either one of the Sheridans or the Benjamin 392. Alabama!! its http://www.myspace.com/airgunsniperthanks bb. p.s. No, a 392 is not supposed to leak air like that. is there anything im missing that should be important? Thank u for your help. For example the Gamo 890S, Beeman SS1000/GH950-GS1000. He spent a great deal of his childhood years around the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. Next I hold the butt of the stock between my feet and then hold the end of the muzzle with an open hand, and simply pump it with the other hand. Just a little factory shipping oils dieselling I guess. I like the light cocking effort on the R7 too. But at 650 f.p.s., it will do fine. 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. 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. so would i be able to kill a squirrel with a headshot with the izh at 10 yards? However, I dontt like the pumping. I want to shoot crows in my backyard. The Benjamin Bolt Action Variable Pump Pellet Air Rifle features Monte Carlo styling, a durable all-weather synthetic stock and foregrip, rifled barrel and fully adjustable rear sight. I read you own the .20 cal and a .22 cal of something pricier? Take two. Hi Nick,Thanks for your comments on the Benjamin 392. If I were to buy (and I might) then I would like to buy one or two of each and test them out. 1. 2. I recieved the 397 and bsquared mount in the mail this week and I am forced to agree with you. Thanx. This is a solidly made single-shot, bolt-action, .22 caliber, multi-stroke pneumatic air rifle. . You have been patient and have tried the sources I suggested. Tell me about the Logan pump. I believe I will get the Talon SS and add a longer barrel later if necessary. right? What do you do with pellets that arent accurate in your pellet guns? I have a new powerful pellet gun and nowhere to safely or easily shoot it! I dont recommend scoping a 372 or 392. I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. Some shooters can even manage to get 1/4 at 30 yards and 1.25 at 50 yards. Introduced under the Sheridan brand, the Model C Silver Streak had a level of power and performance which was unmatched at that time. The 397 does lose energy because of the lighter .177 pellet. has written (B.B. Am I looking in the wrong page? 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. The Daisy is also harder as the number of pumps increases, but not as hard as the Benjamin. I sat on my stairs and rested my elbow on my knee. i showed her the 392 on the web and it was the same one! I guess you can tell Im a big fan of this air rifle! 2, this is a major flaw. Crosman has a Williams Peep sight made expressly to mount on the 392/397. Thanks also for recommending leaving a pump of air in these types of guns I have an older Crosman 1377 that I started doing that with only after reading about it on your blog. A peep can be difficult to install on an older Blue Streak, but its the best sight. You sure do like to prepare for the worst. The Benjamin 397 is fine for hunting small game. As for the Benjamin spring gun, I like multi-pumps better in this price range. HAM participates in affiliate advertising programs. Yes, the POI should move with each additional pump. Today, it causes a lot of confusion. i also wanted to know how to get the free shipping. Works great and quiets the slapping sound/impact on the barrel a good bit. If I had gone to the local sporting goods store with my lack of knowledge there is no telling what I might have bought. Is there a reason the peep sight is attached closer to the eye then the rear sight? Benjamin 392 & 397. What more can I tell you? It is just wonderful to fire and accurate. PCP vs Spring Piston: Which one is better? Even then the scope gets in the way of pumping. 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. What pieces would I need to install a system like this? 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!!) The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. Got a giggle out of it, but we wont be doing that anymore!! 1, and this is something I can get over, Id the edges on the actual pump. For example, as an Amazon Associate, HAM earns from qualifying purchases if you buy by clicking-through from that link. Wondered if any lower priced alternatives are worth considering? Its not my place to say whether you can shoot in the house or not. Thanks for you help.-Al. A question, please. The Weaver-type base dictates where the rings stop because of the location of the slots in the base. What would you recommend as the best air rifle. I mounted the installed the bsquare system and mounted my 3-932 leapers scope to it. 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! However, I am having difficulty getting it sighted it. That must haved ruined your day, would it be rude of me to ask how much u lost? for al your help. I hope you are not tired of talking about airguns. 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. I can buy a Benjamin 347, that is in 90% condition, that was made in 1977 for $100 or I can buy a brand new 397 for $130. 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