The air compressor is too much money. Now Im using a Remington airmaster 77 with a Bushnell 6-1850 scope. Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022. Whatever pellet you choose has to be accurate. Well, my question is what are the subtle differences between the 392 (.22 cal) and the (.20)Blue Streak. It can take a million pellets and show no appreciable differences. You have been very helpful. bb,is their any way to tell the year my blue streak was made?also are there any replacement iron sights that i can buy? This is the second time I have answered this question and the third time you have asked it. I saw one of the little hellraisers out the window this morning and immediately grabbed my new 392, pumped it seven times and loaded it with a gamo hunter. Ive never had a problem with either mounts coming lose or anything. That looks like the right gun for me. so ive got eight pumps worth of air in the gun and the pump handle is open. If you have explored other pellets, I will bet you will get groups that average ij the 3/4-inch range. Where some products have been so vastly changed and cheapened over time, the Benjamin 392 remains a steadfast leader for very high quality. (take or give $25-50) I was looking at the Crosman 800x, but have heard that their accuracy isnt that great. Thanks B.B. Thjen cock it and shoot again without pumping or loading another pellet. finally he had a cheap 4 power scope mounted, but i was thinking of upgrading to a bug buster or similar, higher powered, scope. While the 392 is in no way any worse than the old one, itrs also no better in terms of performance. and when the lever is pulled back u insert the pellet clip? thanks for any help you can provide, and sorry about being long winded! I cant tell how far 900 degrees south (down?) For more on how many types of air gun sights are out there and which one is suitable for you, see this post. I mounted the installed the bsquare system and mounted my 3-932 leapers scope to it. Hi B.B. 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. 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. 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. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. Thinking 5-6 pumps should be about right? Offhand, I seem to recall you could get .177s in the 14-15 gr category. I was now getting 2 inch groupings! Well, the next five were barely in a three inch group at about 30-40 feet. B.B. thank you for your time. The quality of the gun is great, and I like the accuracy. 25-50 yds very effective. I have the resources available and I have a limited understanding of how I could accomplish this feat. Im with you. Can you recommend where to find specs and parts for this gun? Sometimes the bolts are so stiff that they dont move as readily. I trust Ill be far happier with this decision! But most of the time I shoot standing on back patio five yards back,.hang with me BB, Im going somewhere with this ok. With a couple of cement blocks and a 44 of western cedar, I line up four water filled aluminum cans 6 apart, with those little bright orange stickers you see in the produce section at the grocery store, slapped right in the middle of them. You have to get the 392! Quality American airguns are still being made affordably!The bottom line with these two air rifles is that theyre out of the past, yet as modern as they have to be. Unfortunately did not store with a pump or 2 and Im afraid dirt and time have taken a toll. If you do it yourself you learn more about yourself and the gun you are using. I nvr see any 392s on the sale/used lists, do u have any, shall we say hints?, of when the 392 may become available? Hey BB, I tried to type in that link, but in said the server could find it and to contact the web masterThats a little beyond my pc expertise. As I recall, you have to lever it out of the solder joint, and it may be hard to put back. This is called Kentucky windage. Will do! In its place, I ordered a Diana 48 in .22. Yes, the power is lower and, yes, it varies with temperature. well my benjamin 392 came in the mail today. Im always adjusting the sights for different distances, and I dont want to lock/glue the screw in place. That is just air filling up from the suction effect after rod gets past air hole. Crosman BENJAMIN 392 btn_prev btn_next. the rubber/leather seal has been damaged from sitting for so many years and will not pump air. To me the louder that noise means better the compression. Should I have a flat piece of plastic with a hole in it? my 392 holds that pump for years. If it doesnt go through, you can paste the copy on the next empty comment page to try again. I am not sure what to do now though. And the old gun is slimmer than the new one. Once again there is no Benjamin Franklin airgun. I have killed cottontails at 35 yards with a Blue Streak. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Ill be gettin premiers for my rifle, cant find the jsb pellets, so what would be the next best in your own opinion? the gun is continuing to shoot high even after adjusting the screw for elevation. Adults only, please!The 392/397 is an adult-sized air rifle, though not overly long or heavy. It shots at random spots. Thanks for the quick reply. I think Ill use screws and include adjustable sights. BB, I will pass on the Bam 30 advicelets try not to contribute to the China trade deficit when we can help it. how many pumps would it take to kill a rat at close range? I meant the 392, as you indicated. Some shooters can even manage to get 1/4 at 30 yards and 1.25 at 50 yards. I would limit shots on woodchucks to 30 yards with a factory gun. I would highly recommend this air rifle to any adult looking for quiet power to hunt small game. You wont live long enough to wear out the barrel of a Sheridan. I need to double check, but I think the Webley is available in 22, R7 in 20. Hi Nick,Thanks for your comments on the Benjamin 392. Then I purchased a BSA classic scope from Wal-mart. As others have said, the cheek piece on the stock puts your line of site way too high to shoot comfortably. Please find below the exploded parts diagram, parts list and available spare parts for the Benjamin 392, 397 air rifle. Maybe 104-106 decibels. 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Based on all the positive comments I bought a 392 and my initial impressions are mixed. has written (B.B. http://www.airgunexpress.com/NEWJPEGS/115-48-0397-E.jpg copy and paste to adress bar. well i just got the gun yesterday.hopefully the oil will fix it but i have too order it because no where around here sells it. Yes, it is blurry, but you dont align it in the traditional sense. It seems to me that the peep sight hole would just be bigger and blurrier. Thanks!Jackson. I like the 22SG a lot, but it does not equal the fit and finish of any of the three other guns. Nary a .22 round in the houseOhum, well, the .177 is more popularand when (if) we do order them(.22) theyre gone the day we put them out. I found the crosman phone number in the benjamin manual i got, you may want to look over that to see if it helps you in any way. My pick is the 392 because .22 caliber is a preferred hunting caliber. Even then the scope gets in the way of pumping. As I recall, you have parents. Just a drop per joint should do it. One look at the IZH 61 you suggested and I got two words ( more or less?!? Is the quality higher in the .20 caliber? 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 Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. thanks for the help bb, i really apreciate your knowledge and understanding. Im a kid and I want some power! Many air gunners still keep the good old Benjamin 392 they bought several decades ago. Fully adjustable rear sight. the pellets left a lot of residue on my fingers, is that lead dust or the preservatives or both? I find this slightly awkward when working the pump handle and taking aim (just when I settle in with a good sight picture, the stock moves and I have to reacquire.) The Leapers Bug Buster scope is my pick for you. I havent tried them in a 392, but I have tested them at distance extensively in an AirForce Talon SS. Thats a common error. Manage Settings New Daisy Model 599 3P Sporter Rifle Available, Diana XR200 Price And Availability In USA, The Big HAM Slugs Test. Pyramyd Air provides it as a service to their customers, but Crosman will not recognize it. A .22 scope will work on your airgun, but .22 scopes are notoriously cheap. I had the same results with the Gamo Hunters too. The velocity will be 375-45 and the sound will be like a quiet hand clap. What do you mean by the crack about the German guns? If not, do that by following the description in this report: /blog/2008/09/what-to-oil-part-1-a-guide-to-sealing-pneumatics-and-co2-guns/. 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. Thanks B.B. The heavy pellets like the Kodiak and Logun wont be as accurate at low power, and the JSB is the all-around champion in these rifles. Pyramyd sells the Blue Book and Amazon has Elbes. and if u recovered the money? The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. Air gun 101: How Nitro Piston technology can make your shooting sport more exciting? They arent made well for it. I went ahead and ordered that Williams Peep Sight yesterday so that should help as well. Household oils as in 3-in-1. No living much further away. I have heard good things about the RWS 94. There is no kit, officially. If the Talon is accurate and I could buy a small air compresor or something like that It sounds like the one I need. 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. Some time will elapse before the next window opens, showing all your finds. Do you think the 392 is an overall more accurate gun than the powerline 1000? What would you recommend as the best air rifle. When buying a used 392 or C9, is there anything to watch out for? (If anyone else needs to know how to remove the factory rear blade sight, I can email a detailed description with pictures). At the top of this page in the right-hand column, under the About Me section, notice the underlined words, Pyramyd Air Home. Very nice! . is with a super light pellet. How do I get your detailed instructions for removing the rear sight from my 397? Since loudness is a concern I will probably make do with the 12 inch bbl that comes on it. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. Your Benjamin (not Benjamin Franklin) 312 was probably made in 1955/56. Ill be in touch later. I think the rifle would be easier to pump if I could put my left hand about where the front of the scope is now. New arrival from Benjamin is the Cayden precharged pneumatic. They dont seem to be made for that, do they? Thanks BB, you have been very helpful. Either one I buy, Im going to want to put the Leapers 432 Bugbuster on it, since I hear its a pretty amazing scope for the bucks. I have seen one site claiming they have been discontinued. This is a job for an airgunsmith. It is vertically aligned with the reticle and the premiers are falling into the same hole every time. i look forward to your advice. Crosman is a volume seller, so if they dont have the sales in .22 as they do in .177, they will cancel the model. So Anyone whos reading this, dont be so quick to be shooting my way, try it out, but dont just stick to someone elses technique. However, that doesnt mean that its strong. I also feel like the price is a little high at $230, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022. On possums Id be sure to use a head shot, only. If I don't shoot shortly after pumping the rifle, the air pressure decreases or drops altogether. I remember what an ordeal getting it was! Perhaps your 760 was tired? They also reinforce the lever mechanism, and give the rifle a trigger job while they are at it. but have no idea where to start looking for someone whos fammiliar with them. I still dont totally understand the science behind it, but it works. The Bug Buster looks like it would fit the dove tailed receiver, perfectly. are great pellets that sometimes surprise everyone. Smoothing it out. Help me to make the right choice because compared with your knowledge of this product Im relatively clueless. what scope would you recommend for this gun, aswell as mounts and rings? I am st on either the 392 or the blue/silver streak. Thats enough for crows, but too light for raccoons and foxes unless the shot is perfect. Great gun, no comparison to the cheap plastic air rifles. Gamos take thousands of shots to become really good and smooth, while a Weihrauch breaks in in about 1,000 shots. 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. Im going to sight it with a BSA 3-12x 44mm scope. I know the 392 has a lot of loyal fans, but unfortunately, I wasnt pleased with it. Tell me about the Logan pump. I love the fact that some 12 odd years after Toms post that the 392 and 397 are still around. A rifle that groups 3/8 at 35 yards with JSB domes will group about 3/4 with the JSB Predators (thats the name of the hollowpoint pellets we are talking about). The caliber is .22 and the pellets of Choice are JSB Exact Jumbo 15.9-grain (domed), Beeman Kodiak, Logun Penetrator 20.5-grain (not the 16-grain), and Crosman Premier in the cardboard box. But as I said earlier, you can get a scope/peep sight with a special inter-mount to use on this one. if you are not into historic or collectibles, buy the new rifle for $30 more and get a warranty. BB I am preparing to buy a Benjamin co2 AS392T and I will put the bug buster scope on it. I think you are confused. Im saving the bulldogs and pointeds for the sand bags!!! Visit Our Help Center Email To Friend Specifications Q&A Reviews (26) Product Overview That being said, Im a scope fan and have found the intermount setup to be sturdy enough. I bought a C9A .20 when I knew there were being discontinued. 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