Jeep pulled the plug on 22 392s so they could do the same for 23. The Blue Book provides general; guidelines as to when certain Blue Streaks were made. BB, I followed the mounting instructions for the scope and still hitting 6 below target. Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview It was missing the trigger and a gentleman in INdiana replaced it. Would you be willing to do a review on the Steroid & bug buster combination? It needs two-piece rings. Am I looking in the wrong page? Aaaagh!!! Also, money isnt really an issue here, Im willing to pay a little more for better quality. I know the only difference is the caliber. Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 12:54:19 AM . Somehow smoothing it out would defeat the purpose. how tall should this sight be? It can take a million pellets and show no appreciable differences. and if u recovered the money? And both were more accurate than any of the other pellets Ive experimented with. It doesnt rust when exposed to the condensation from every shot, and it can be made smoother than a steel barrel. Is that correct? If the Talon is accurate and I could buy a small air compresor or something like that It sounds like the one I need. Well I have concluded my tests, and I must say Im surprised. I wasnt really crasy about this product, but things are starting to come around. should i worry about it? Hey BBI bought a daisy powerline 1000 with a scope earlier this summer and Ive had a lot of accuracy problems. I like both the 397 and the Bug Buster 2 just not together. You might ask Crosman, who owns the Benjamin company. You have a reapeat customer for sure. I went to make one last adjustment to the elevation and part of the tip on top for the flat head screw driver popped right off so I broght it back and exchanged it for a new one. 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? 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. BB, i dont know if this matters but he can lift about 70lbs easly thx, hey BB when im pumping by benjamin it makes a pshh noise wen i pump it is this normal thanks. But It cannot be too loud. I know they do offer services like mounting scopes, so there is a strong possibility they will mount this sight for you. with those pellets. I need your recommendation for a pellet for larger animals like the grey fox and for smaller targets like crows. Gas vs Spring Piston: Which One is Better? This posting is one of the all-time most popular ones and many like you have told us they love their 392 or 397. i ordered a c9 blue streak on sunday and was wandering if 20 cal is enough knock-down power at 30 yards with a well placed shot, also i have the 14.3gr cylindrical pellets. BB, i want this gun but i dont know if i should get it is this gun have accuracy and will it take down a squirel for instance with out causing 2 much pain thanks. Thank's for the info. Yes, the 392 is too hard for a 14 year-old, unless hes a bodybuilder. Im always adjusting the sights for different distances, and I dont want to lock/glue the screw in place. Yes hitting low. my rear sight is missing and i think it would be good just to have in case. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued manufacturing the Model C until 1992. Should I have a flat piece of plastic with a hole in it? 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. When you ask, ask whether the 392 parts fit. Because the intermounts place the scope forward, my suggestion would be long scope for this gun or one with plenty of eye relief, perhaps a pistol scope. Will the replacement seal kit sold on pyramid air fix this or is there anything else i will need? It is almost twice as powerful as the stock gun, but the later pumps(it will accept up to 14 pumps) take a great deal more effort. Good news is Im hitting 1 and 1/2 groups now. So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. my benjamin 392 seems to hold air but wont fire. Those pellets with polymer tips are not as accurate as the pellets I keeps mentioning the JSB Exact domed and the Beeman Kodiak. Pyramyd sells it. Have you ever tried them with the 392? Does the Williams Sight improve accuracy much better then stock? I will experiment with any you suggest. It will help others understand what is happening in many sectors of their lives. B.B.I was wondering if all Benjamin Sheridan rifles are made in USA? Whats The Best $200 PCP Air Rifle For Me? At first, I thought these pieces were soldered to the barrel/pump cylinder and would have to remain. Eeeeck! Thanks a lot for your advice.-Steve from MA. Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:33 am Posts: 7 . This is the second time I have answered this question and the third time you have asked it. What do you think would be a good diameter for the peep hole? 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. BB, I ordered the Talon SS today with a Leapers 4 X 16 X 50 illuminated reticle scope plus all the accessories. Thats as close to a 392 as I can come. Cool idea huh??? Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction all the time you do this. It is single-shot action so you can shoot only 1 shot at a time. If I were smart, Id toss them into the lead pot the next time I cast bullets. Surely Im doing something or multiple things wrong. Im getting sub 1 inch groups in the center of the bulls eye at 20 yards at 8 pumps with a peep sight using gamo hunters. http://members.aol.com/vintairgun/order.htm. The best pellet for your gun is the JSB Exact domed pellet. This is currently the oldest Benjamin airgun still in production. over the weekend i saw a benjamin 392 airsource (uses co2) on sale for 109.99. wow. , Copyright 1999-2022 Pyramyd Air. I hope that answeres your question. Local gun dealers sometimes carry RWS and Gamo pellets, so check them out. You should return that rifle and exchange it for another. Thanks for the information on it which helped make my decision to purchase F Nash. Theres no way to tighten them enough and I have no way to use the scope. 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. Looks like I have to use those with whatever mount and scope I go with. 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 guess the answer is no. I know that breakbarrels do not bend when u break them, but what would a multipump do? One spot was the balance point, the second was on the edge of the pump lever (my hand was completely on the lever). Yes to the dive cylinder, no to the hand pump because of the effort it requires when you go above 2,500 psi. Yes, the POI should move with each additional pump. I dont even recommend scoping a multi-pump. I think that I might have to remove the rear sight in order to get a clear peep hole, but then again maybe not. Priced Under $200 - I got mine for $129, I bought it as a refurbished gun. It's a reasonable price if you consider that all parts of this gun are made of genuine hardwood and metal. As far as the shipping goes, order four tins and offset it somewhat with the fourth tin free. P.S. However, I find for me that it is easier to grip the stock of the gun than the top of the barrel, meaning that a scope would not be in the way. Accuracy doesnt increase, so the steroids max range is based on accuracy, not power. This gun is a great choice for target shooting or for dealing with annoying pests in your yard. If it makes a pop, dont overpump it again. They are of equal power and accuracy but have different powerplants. Also Ive read several reviews here and elsewhereabout the b272 mounts not fitting as well on the 397. 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. i guess co2 refills could be a problem. for pests in the back yard with the Talon set on 400fps and for fox hunting with the talon set on Max. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. I sent in three yesterday, and they arent showing up. Lets look at the latest rendition in a line of air rifles that had their beginnings more than 60 years ago. The b-square piece is Tight and I applied locktite to the screws and let it sit overnight after I installed it. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. Its been raining frequently and there has been very gusty wind so i havent been able to shoot for a couple days. As I recall, you have to lever it out of the solder joint, and it may be hard to put back. I enjoy long range plinking, i.e. Thanks for the quick reply. Does the crosman 1400 and Benjamin 392 share the same pump system. The Benjamin 392 matched all of the the criteria I had for the prefect rifle, except for one. RWS24 or 34? The newer rifles or products typically are using better materials and better designs so they would perform better. If there is no significant difference in accuracy is there anything else I should consider (target knockdown power, etc) when making this choice? Thats with a 392. 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. The Bug Buster 2 works with most one-inch two-piece scope rings. Will do! Any ideas where I might turn to? A peep can be difficult to install on an older Blue Streak, but its the best sight. I dont know that there is a typical sight-in distance for open sights, but here is what I do. This air rifle is very quiet compared to my RWS Diana 45 spring-piston and seems to hit much harder. I can use the 272s on the little womans rifle!!! Even with the scopes point of impact adjusted all of the way down, I still am hitting 4-5 high at 10 yds. If there is a felt wiper behind the head (like the one I pictured in the Benjamin HB22 post) oil there, and for the same reason as for the HB 22. the fps of this rifle is down quite a bit,i would have to buy co2 for it, or refill the tank. no one else well be down there and i have safety glasses. i would like to buy benjamin sheridan 397, but when I checked the loudness it was 4 medium high. Im aware that Crosman (not Pyramyd Air) is offering credit for these old guns. my home range is about 30 yards, so i wanted to see downrange, however if you think a peep sight would be better id follow your advise. The Benjamin 392 requires very little maintenance: You only need to use a light coat of Crosman PellgunOil in the barrel to prevent rust. What pellets should I get? Just keep the distances and the size of the game reasonable. what scope would you recommend for this gun, aswell as mounts and rings? 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). I have the resources available and I have a limited understanding of how I could accomplish this feat. For at least the actual peep hole part. You might think about the Daisy 22SG or the Benjamin 392AS. Whenever I make a circular hole for the peep sight and I look through it the hole seems to distort, like the light is stretching to the upper right and lower left. hollow point? The Bug Buster is just a scope and has little bearing on the Steroid tune. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. Monte Carlo stock has lots of advantages including: The Benjamin 392 uses a .22 pellet as its only ammo. This is a gramatical way of expressing a tongue-in-cheek joke. Thank you very much for helping me with this decision.Lonedog in Alabama. My priorties are mainly accuracy, balance, and quality. Insects are fine, though. Anyways,. the rubber/leather seal has been damaged from sitting for so many years and will not pump air. But you might miss the brain, so be prepared for follow-up shots. On the first day of the hunting season, one of Air Gun Maniac is reader-supported. Good question. Same power and accuracy, different valve design. 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. Maybe 104-106 decibels. I have number 142 of the 500 that are going to be made. Nobody can type links accurately and get it right most of the time. The last ones are around 2300 psi and since the gun stops shooting consistently around 2000 to 2100, you arent getting as many shots with those final fills. 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. Another question out in the field, how long can one keep the 392 pumped up? Go with the Air Venturi for the additional strength. problem solved!! Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. Anyways, I do have a questionThe bolt on my new 392 rotates freely instead of locking down. I just ran out of pellets today, too. http://www.airgunexpress.com/NEWJPEGS/115-48-0397-E.jpg copy and paste to adress bar. so ive got eight pumps worth of air in the gun and the pump handle is open. Have you oiled the pump head with Pellgunoil recently? Well, it's official: three Benjamin air pistols - the EB22, the HB22, and the HB17 - have been "obsoleted" according to a Crosman Corporation . 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. That probably contributes to the continued modest price of this rifle. Congratulations! Terms of Use | View Profile View Forum Posts Private . The Benjamin 347 is a single-shot, multi-pump pneumatic made by the Benjamin Air Rifle Company of St. Louis from 1969 through 1992. Many air gunners still keep the good old Benjamin 392 they bought several decades ago. Where you stop is up to you, but I get about 18 fills of the guns tank from an 80 cubic foot dive tank. Does the accuracy drop off considerably on a steroid modded gun if you pump it to capacity? I even shot a few of the Gamos/Beemans in it today, and they were coming closer into range. I need a small rifle for my girlfriend to shoot. Any suggestions as to scope mounts and scope? Just shot a 3/4 in group at 25 yds inside the paint im good to go now. A nice solid thunk instead of the tink I was used to hearing. I wouldnt dream of ruining your fun by suggesting anything to you, except to say look at the sights on your rifle right now. The rifle may be more accurate. That means they should be very good. One has a strange rear site which are two half circles. thanks for the help bb, i really apreciate your knowledge and understanding. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Here is where to get it fixed: Rick Willnecker in PA. BB,I just got a Benjamin 397 primarily for pest control. Stamped metal parts on the unit were left with rough edges as well. 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