You can see the price of the gun online and you know the price at the store. If the sight doesnt absolutely have to be a Willaims you might want to look at the sight in todays post about the Mendoza RM 2000. It needs Weaver rings. Notice the date at the top of the blog. I shot about 100 premiers and 100 benjamin pellets through the 392. Thank you for that report. 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. Heres a good article to read that B.B. The sight of Benjamin 392 is anopen sight with a fixed front sight. That probably contributes to the continued modest price of this rifle. the shadow is a likely possibility though. I recommend B-Square AA Adjustable scope mounts. What do I need to mount a scope closer to the cheek piece? I would think that theyd be approximately the same given that they are both intended for air rifles. Then I purchased a BSA classic scope from Wal-mart. Also Ive heard good things about the new predator polymer tipped hollow points. I found one maker (H & N) on this site who does make a 22 caliber round ball, but it is finished with a black graphite coating. wont be too much fun in the winter then i guess, could i shoot it in my basement? There are a few differencesMy old Sheridan had a fine walnut stock, and the safety was locatedI believeon the right-top side of the receiver. How loud is the 392? The Benjamin 392 is an excellent choice for a reasonable price. It sounds like you have stripped the screw threads from the holes. Just ordered a 392 last night, and Im looking forward to its delivery. First, Id like to thank you and the others for the great info and help ordered a 392 from Pyramyd. I have recently purchased a Benjamin Sheridan 392 and like Chris above am doing most of my shooting in the 15 to 20 yard range. Maybe you can find a bargain there? Shooting mostly from 20-30 yds with occasional shot out to 35-40 yds. Sometimes I give them away to people I want to bug. A peep can be difficult to install on an older Blue Streak, but its the best sight. The Benjamin 392 requires very little maintenance: You only need to use a light coat of Crosman PellgunOil in the barrel to prevent rust. Mopst Beeman pellets are made by H&N a fine German pellet maker. It seems to be shooting very well, but I was wondering what I should do to test the sights to see if they are adjusted correctly. All three guns are more powerful than the 22SG, which is primarily why I am recommending them. I believe its Pyramyd Air26800 Fargo Avenue, Unit #LBedford Heights, OH 44146 but I am not sure. A five dollar tin of pellets on Pyramydair has an extra 10 dollars of shipping added to it too. 6 pumps at 20 yards.25 shots to zero in,with open sights.This will do until Baker Airguns gets my scope mount to me.Nice feel and balance.Pumping is a chore, but I like the results. Im going to get a pistol scope or a Red Dot scope. No, you should not put the muzzle on the ground and then cock the rifle with the stock. Another question out in the field, how long can one keep the 392 pumped up? Did you know there is an active discussion taking place on the current blog. I cant wait to get the premiers to see if they do better than the daisys (what do u think of the daisys?). Is it true ? how do u remove the rear blade sites on a 392. They also reinforce the lever mechanism, and give the rifle a trigger job while they are at it. Hi I am in the UK and have a Sheridan C Series .20 pump action rifle and am trying to source some new seals for it. Were they discontinued in wood stock form? Am I looking in the wrong page? Can you place the muzzle of the springers on the ground and push down on the stock to break open and cock the gun? At the first glance, the product images tell us that it has the same handsome, classic look. Ive tried everything from turning the mount backwards and cantilevering it up with the scope-stop screww to shimming under one ring of the mount to compensate the difference, and still off a mile. i need something to get me out of the house and away from the computer, tv, ps2, etc. If you have explored other pellets, I will bet you will get groups that average ij the 3/4-inch range. They will handle this problem for you. Besides, the Benjamin 392 stock is Monte Carlo stock with a raised comb and low heel. You charge it to 3,000 psi from a dive cylinder. Here are my last questions. I did read up on the mount you suggested, but it didnt exactly get a 5 star review. Hog Hunter. Although I really want a .22 pneumatic, I'm considering the Remington (Crosman) 77 which I've read good things about. Approximately how much does it cost to fill a dive tank. I know they do offer services like mounting scopes, so there is a strong possibility they will mount this sight for you. I was told the barrels of the Benjamin 312 were made of Bronze, as they were harder than brass w/ same anti-corrosion properties. I suspect that it is, but I dont know for sure. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. This isnt common, however, you are shooting very close. How do you keep your 392 in tip top shape? Is PCP gun the best How to choose the right Air Gun Caliber for your game? Use a silicone chamber lube. Anyways,. My pick is the 392 because .22 caliber is a preferred hunting caliber. It was missing the trigger and a gentleman in INdiana replaced it. Crosman Premier Domed look good, and seem to have more pellets for a more affordable price. Remember that the .22 has more selection in pellets. You are getting about 600 f.p.s. The gun its self is great and it is very acurate without optics. I have pictures on my myspace if you want to check them out under the my pics album. I bought a Benjamin 342 years ago for my father to control sparrows and starlings on his Purple Martin nesting boxes. Messaged the seller and got no response. If thats not for you, I recommend a spring gun. They dont seem to be made for that, do they? I realize now that the rear sight on the 392 keeps from moving due to spring like tension near the sight-adjusting screws. Rick WillneckerRick is in Pennsylvania, where he repairs vintage and modern Crosman, Benjamin and Sheridan guns. I would really like to go bug bustin, but the only insects around my house that i actually notice are butterflies, june bugs, asian beetles, boxelder bugs, honey bees, and sometimes a yellowjacket, most of which arent to good to shoot. 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. Come check us out. These are Leapers scopes that focus as close as 3 yards. Accuracy doesnt increase, so the steroids max range is based on accuracy, not power. It is vertically aligned with the reticle and the premiers are falling into the same hole every time. 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. If there is no significant difference in accuracy is there anything else I should consider (target knockdown power, etc) when making this choice? It could be my failing eyesight, too. what r ur opinions on this rifle like this? The 1400 has a blow-off valve, which means it isnt supposed to valve lock from over-pumping. Ive taken several squirrels, and many rabbits. But the listing I found with the lowest price is even cheaper than the price on the manufacturers site or the prices on other e-commercial sites like PyramydAir, Walmart, AirgunDepot. I am not into the historic aspects of it, just function. 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. I assume this is normal since the gun is only a day old and seems to function fine but I just wanted to make sure. what about a diamond shape!? if so, what do u do? 150 dollars is a lot of money (for me) and get many ideas of wat else i can buy with it( i guess im an impulse shopper) what is the izhs accuracy at about 30-40 yards? I would like to give out a Salute ( remember Hee_Haw?!?!? Do you know in what major ways the Benjamin and Sheridan differed prior to the merger/buyout? I dont believe in scopes on multi-pump pneumatics. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. When they are tightened too much, they pop the barrel loose. As far as fitting the scope, yes, they should fit it fine. Of course, these could all be flukes and these pellets could be very innacurrate. B.B.Would you happen to know the difference between the updated model 392 and a model 342? Should I write my check out to Pyramyd Air Gun Mall? The rich wood stock is carved to fit the arm and the eye for smooth, clean shooting. I was over a friends house and he had one of these Benjamin Sheridans proped against the door. I found the effort to pump up the gun was very easy, even up to the max eight pumps. Have you exprienced this? Thanks again. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sheridan Benjamin 392PA .22 Cal 392 Air Rifle Pellets Wood Very at the best online prices at eBay! how tall should this sight be? I would call Crosman and ask their technical people. Try JSB 15.8-grain Exacts and your accuracy should improve. With the others, you can do it however you like. The mount does fit the 397 and it does bring the scope to a comfortable distance from the eye, but it puts the mounting rail right over the bolt which makes loading very timeconsuming. If so, its your best bet. The Benjamin 392 is a bit hard to pump, it needs better coating on the barrel, and the iron sights are useless, but otherwise this is one of the finer rifles I have had the pleasure of owning. The item has been discontinued or is no longer available Due to our Pricing Policy. I trust Ill be far happier with this decision! The pump mechinism is broken and I think a part is missing. He handed me one of his 20 gr Eun Jin pelles he uses on his Sumatra and I still nailed the spoon at 20 yrds with out needing to adjust for elevation. also he gave me sheridan cylindrical pellets, but i was thinking about getting diablos for better accuracy, any comment on this idea? It can take down a larger prey easily. Im a kid and I want some power! Webley is a great name in spring guns. I tell folks theyll get about two full 3,000 psi fills, then the next will be 2975, then 2925, 2850 and so on. Yes, itsd a good domed pellet, which is fine for hunting. I had a Crosman 111 pistol with a brass barrel from aound 1950-54 and it was a tackdriver. i am having a very difficult time sighting the gun in. thank you so much b.b. Thanks. The silicone oil for airsoft guns might work, but I dont know for sure. BB, thats everything I needed to know. Which do you think would be more accurate, Beemans or Crosmans or JSBs? Roy. I had an old benjamin over four decades ago. They hold all the answers you need. Or more specifically, how high should the peep hole be from the (top?) Pyramyd Air invites you to call them if you are having trouble understanding the directions. It seems that some people feel the older rifles are better, but others feel the new ones have advantages. Dont get me wrong, I love the 397 as is, but are there any rumors of Crosman producing budget line of the 392/397? Any information would be great. Thanks, Thomas. And, yes, you CAN see the dot move. I owned a Crosman 76 (?) I just ran out of pellets today, too. Get Crosman Pellgunoil. If you have to buy your own tank, what do they cost and where do you go to buy one? Im losing sight in my right eye!! After a few clicks to the left and the impact point is vertically alligned with the target point. The Webley Exocet is a spring gun, not a pump gun. I was going to get a quest 1000/Storm 1000, but was told by a sales rep that the Quest was junk, and the Storm looks like the same gun with slightly different weights and barrel lengths. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. Beeman is just an importer. Others of smaller stature or those like me developing artharitis in their upper body might try this method of pumping. But does it have the same great quality as the one sold many years ago? However, if thats what you shoot, I would zero at 15 yards and then shoot groups at both 10 and 20 yards to see how far off they are. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. Every once in awhile, I get an answer in before you do. You need to call Pyramyd Air and talk to a customer representative. This is why i prepare for the worst. I have owned and tested a Steroid Streak. I dont even recommend scoping a multi-pump. Perhaps I should dissasemble the whole thing and start from scratch. I dont know anything about air rifles but have a need for one to shoot crows, foxes, raccoons as mentioned before. Lightweight at 5.5-pounds for easy carrying afield. Take two. Also what sort of velocity do you think Im getting at 8 pumps with the 15.4 grain gamo hunters? 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? doesnt like any scope on these guns since it gets in the way of pumping. A 397 with good pellets will take a squirrel or rabbit at that range. The stock is nicely sculpted in the classic American style that suits most shooters. If not, I noticed some comments about loudness. Money is not an issue. Those screws operate on a push-pull basis. Yes, the POI should move with each additional pump. so i took the gun out for some shooting. Contact him at airgunshop@aol.com or call 717-382-1481. The hole in the peep sight seemed very crowded with both the front post and rear blade and target in the hole. My gun seems to not be holding air. Mine was probably taken by a U.S. restaurant inside team that steals CC slips. Loosely holding the slope got me 3 and 14/16 inches as my best (average of 4 and 2/16 inches). At eight pumps they go straight through with the same size hole coming out as went in. Im confident that a shot to the head on rabbits with a .177 caliber pellet rifle will kill them. Whether they will improve that much I dont know. I just purchased and installed a peep sight on my 397. And both were more accurate than any of the other pellets Ive experimented with. Theres no way to tighten them enough and I have no way to use the scope. Ive seen one persons new 392LE destroyed by what Crosman deems Scope too heavy. The scope was mounted on the factory cut dovetail, and after a couple weeks, the whole barrel and breech broke off at the solder joint. A Streak, and an Airsource 392. And speaking of pellets, which do u think work best in this rifle? Benjamin Foster; Walden University CAEX 6065. d2.docx. Thanks a lot.-Bob. There isnt much difference between the two rifles today. If I were smart, Id toss them into the lead pot the next time I cast bullets. is the screw supposed to be connected at the bottom of the sight. As I began my research, I ran across this website and this particular thread. I dont know their status right now. George Pena at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. Which front screws do I tighten and loosen to get the aim more to the right? Glad I asked! I had the same results with the Gamo Hunters too. B.B. I loved those guns. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. They are shown in pictures #7 and #8. One thing to remember here is you need the scope with long eye relief and the scope must be positioned at a far distance from your eyes. [/LIST] Benjamin 392S (.22) Bolt-Action, Variable Pump Pellet Rifle .22 (Model: 392S) $249.99 QTY ADD TO CART DETAILS TECHNICAL SPECS DOWNLOADS ACCESSORIES REVIEWS 0 Raden1942 Member Feb 15, 2018 1,757 49 California, United States Sep 25, 2019 #4 Having no trouble with the windage adjustment, but the elevation reticle is giving me fits. As it has multi-pump action, shooting practice and plinking is easier with this. Adjust the elevation until you hit the target. Oil there. I must have bought these back in 1959 or so serials H75236 and H314989. 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. Of all the scopes in the world, I think the Bug Buster is the best one for a 392. Please tell us your experience after you break it in. Example: It was shooting a few clicks to the right and several clicks to low. They have what you need. Thanks again. I read you own the .20 cal and a .22 cal of something pricier? How difficult would it be to pump the full 3000 pSI into the Talon and how long would it take? Either a detailed description or a link to a website with a detailed description would be greatly appreciated. Yes, the 392 is too hard for a 14 year-old, unless hes a bodybuilder. Manual safety. 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. Read this post:/blog/2006/1/adjustable-scope-mounts/. With those you have to choice. Monte Carlo stock has lots of advantages including: The Benjamin 392 uses a .22 pellet as its only ammo. The diablos gave me the best groupings, .40 at 10 yards. This is the best Air Rifle I have ever used. wow. Believe it or not, it is easier to hit a 3-inch target than to group in three inches. When I shot the same way at eight pumps, all my groups stayed below 3 inches. If the wind lets up Ill go try some more groupings today! please help me b.b. To 8 pumps, that is; Im following your advice to keep 1 or 2 during storage between sessions. I'm looking at this configuration as an indoor & backyard trainer for long range marksmanship, including reticle range estimation and wind speed estimation. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. Therefore, many shooters expect great quality from this new generation of Benjamin 392. I can see where this helps out equalize the atmospheres inside the air chamber, and outside atmosphere. Hey B.B. In fact, you are supposed to leave a pump of air in the gun when you are not shooting it. Ill keep an eye out for the Blue Book of Airguns 5th Edition. BB, I finally recieved my 392, and am kinda displeased with it. All these questions!!! 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