That’s a good question. I doubt this gun will ever be as accurate as a Talon. Benjamin AS392 Sheridan - Airgun spares. http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/nuglor/100_0620.jpg. If I do my part, the gun will hit anything I shoot it at. Does anyone else think this is lame? Views : 1990 Likes : 0 . Add 15% for 4x15 scope. rifled brass barrel, 750 FPS, nickel finish, adj. Blued tubes up to 19" long $90. A lighter spring is used on the inlet valve and a spring of normal weight on the outlet valve. Im sure ill find one but deer season and turkey season prevents me from trying till after Christmas….. 2: Modifications Aren’t multi-pumps generally less accurate than other powerplants? Installation requires minor modification to the factory trigger housing. OAL, 5.5 lbs. Is it true that the owner of Pyramyd Air doesn’t even shoot airguns? It is not necessary that you like everything about an air rifle. It didn’t make to much sense, but stranger things have been true. One last thing to remember. Always carefully follow the safety instructions found in this owner's manual and keep this manual in a safe place for future use. First, it’s very hard-hitting, especially for a multi-pump rifle. Fits Benjamin/Sheridan pump rifles. i've resealed them, but never had one. Resistance on the first stroke begins when the pump handle is nearly closed, and it starts progressively farther out with every stroke. I’m also curious about the noise and lower-end power level of the 397. and i , personally heard stories of .22 tootsie roll pumper being accurate enough to shoot dragon flies hovering over the water.....  but , as for myself , i have never found any .22 benjamin to be as accurate as the two or 3 bluestreaks i have around....  maybe it's just my bad luck - idk....but after doing that 342 into the benji model 87 stock (which require a sheridan pump arm to align the forestock holes)....and trying all sorts of stuff...  i gave up...  - paul. However, my old eyes are not so good on iron sights … Views : 727 Likes : 0 . Bought a Mac1 Steroid 392 in 2006 and it has been a great gun. Perhaps not as much as some, because he is busy running his company, but when he gets away to his farm he shoots both airguns and firearms all the time. These models have the removable (non-soldered) valve, starting with the so-called Phase 1 models, manufactured from 1995 to 1997. Matt,I can speak from experience and say this gun is very loud, especially indoors. Price: £2.31 B1615 Valve screw . I can't feel any difference in pull but it will pass the "bump test" now. This is our way of thanking you for being a part of the worlds biggest I reported on this modification back on August 10. In fact, there is so much mechanical advantage that the pump lever springs open of its own accord when you start to pump! Benjamin 392 And 397. How does he do it?He does it with adjustable leverage. Blogger comments are not going through for many people. After that, each pump stroke is progressively harder until, at 8 pumps, the resistance is 33 lbs. The first 3 pumps are easy, but resistance starts to build with the fourth pump stroke. It is extremely light weight which makes it easy to handle. I liked the new 392 because it has the holes tapped for the williams peep sight. Summary. I wanted an accurate open sight rifle to keep in my car to kill squirrels. ..   and they are bigger, heavier, more powerful, better leverage on the pump handle…. Then you realize that the effort isn’t increasing as the pump strokes advance. So yes you could say its quite accurate. When you pump, the fulcrum changes position as the force increases. they are easier guns to work on , and if i could an accurate 392pa , id keep one…  if you found one that you like (i went thru about 6 at the sporting goods i mentioned – and gave up)  and plan to keep… i can help you modd it up ,  raden..   – paul . Mark Author Topic: Benjamin 392 Steriod Tune (Read 9052 times) johndyoung. Don’t expect the pricier guns like the Air Arms S400 MPR to be stocked in the same quantities! I just saw the baker airguns video about the new 392 and 397 synthetic stock and was sad to hear they are discontinuing the wood stock. at the end. I corrected the incorrect velocity posted in today’s blog, but the wrong version of the posting was reposted (after an hour!). Forums › General Discussion › Benjamin 392 blues. I don't really care if it hits what I shoot at. This valve fits most models manufactured since 1995, including the Phase 1 models, having a separate, non-soldered valve. By the time you’ve fired 20 shots, you’re accustomed to the gun and it seems normal. Pyramyd gets shipments every day, so don’t give up if a product disappears from the guide. Winning is as easy as picking a number, no strings attached! It’s a Benjamin 392. Add 5% for box and instruction sheet. **Note: For instructions and support we provide the guides linked on this page. …………   chrome model s397 data  : – .177 cal., multi-pump pneumatic, bolt-action, single-shot, 19.38 in. After that, it’s the standard gun that will feel wrong to you. Benjamin 392 blues. Consistently. But the first product may return to the guide in a short time. Yours truly, Michael Wendt - Owner. I can tell that he is right and now I regret not getting one. It is a gun with a great accuracy and shot power. And, while multiple power settings are handy on a standard pump rifle, the Benjamin 392 ACP MkII enters a new category as a self-sustained precharged rifle. They optimize the rear sight, trigger and pump valve with drop in components. Mfg. 1992-1994. and i , personally heard stories of .22 tootsie roll pumper being accurate enough to shoot dragon flies hovering over the water…..  but , as for myself , i have never found any .22 benjamin to be as accurate as the two or 3 bluestreaks i have around…. --   these might look uglier but shoot harder and have the much more accurate benji / dan barrels (the sterlings had walther)...   they usually sell that 392pa wooden stock version here at academy sports and outdoors for $139......i just kept taking them back when i was trying to find ANY .22 benji that would shoot as well or better than a sheridan bluestreak - even with 13.5 grain air arms .22 falcon pellet (jsb lites) vs. the favorite 5mm (.20 caliber) 13.7 grain jsb exacts ....   i got one 342 w/ model 87 stock to do ok , but it was like a dime-size sheridan hole at 40 yard from bench w/scope compared to almost as big as a quarter from the modded, tuned, barrel lapped and even artificially choked.......  i could feel the pellet hit tight areas and then areas with loose bore on every damn one of these new ones....i could never find one with a tight area at the muzzle...  you can do a few easy trix on the 392 { use a $2 discovery valve pin instead of the stock one - better airflow = 50 fps increase on 11 pumps . The same as any of my five original Sheridans. If I want small groups, I shoot my FWB 300s or my .25 Marauder. I have heard of this, but I don’t know how much truth there is. I don't think I've ever just sat down at the bench and shot mine for the smallest group size. of effort for all pump strokes, rather than one that builds to a max effort of 33 lbs. They are saying the new gun gets 8 shots instead of 4 and they it is more powerful. Dedicated target guns are available but none equals the quality or versatility of the Benjamin 392. Likes : 0 | Subscribe. First, the Pyramyd Air Holiday Gift Guide is now up on the website. It feels strangely differentI’m searching for a way to describe the feeling of this modification in use. The modified Condor I have from Talon Tunes shoots a 42g Eun Jin at an average of 945fps. Views : 1761 Likes : 0 . rear sight, American hardwood stock and forearm, 36.75 in. I had a lighter spring behind the trigger but it wouldn't pass the "bump test" so I put the original spring back in. Forums › Springers, Pumpers, C02, & Replicas › Springers, Pumpers, C02, & Replicas – Discussion › My Benjamin 392 rebuild. The shorter butt stock makes extended billet use more practical for shorter users of the 342. Yes, I think it is lame also. In the next report, I’ll chronograph the rifle for you. Price: £2.55 B1436 Trigger unit retainer screw . The choice of names has lead airgunners to assume that it’s going to be a multi-pump, because the Sheridan Blue and Silver Streaks are multi-pumps. It is not necessary that you like everything about an air rifle. My wife … Benjamin 342's made in St Louis after 1977 can be Steroid Tuned and Retro Tootsie converted. What is it?This modification reduces the effort required to pump a multi-pump pneumatic air rifle. Benjamin 392 Steriod Tune « previous next » Print; Pages: [1] Go Down. Member. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Sheridan C9 Series or Benjamin Model 397 or 392 pump airgun. Add 15% for 4×15 scope. It looks promising but i havent tried it yet. However Air Venturi has come out with a new intermount for a scope. These parts kits fit most multi-pump Benjamin 392 and 397 air rifles manufactured since 1995. I’m not trying to cause waves, It’s just something I was told by an individual who supplies custom products directly to Pyramyd. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued producing the Model C until 1992. It was accurate. Posted on September 30, 2015 by benjamin392. i got one 342 w/ model 87 stock to do ok , but it was like a dime-size sheridan hole at 40 yard from bench w/scope compared to almost as big as a quarter from the modded, tuned, barrel lapped and even artificially choked……. rifled brass barrel, 750 FPS, nickel finish, adj. benjamin sheridan velocity mod : Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:53 am: BRUCE: New Member: Joined: 22 Sep 2007: Posts: 10: Location: COLO : Hi guys I was wondering if anyone out there knows where I can get info on how to get more velocity out of my benjamin 392 .22 any help would be greatly appreciated..... Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:31 pm: AirGunEric: Site Admin: Joined: 20 Jan … With this new pump system in mind, when can we expect a beefier ‘pumper’ in a larger caliber, such as .25 or .32? And it’s quieter than a stock TalonSS. Thanks, B.B. … i thought this thread was gonna be about the (in or un)-accuracy of most any benjamin 392pa (safety on trigger , crosman-made benjamin)….i thought the new version 392s (synthetic stock) looked great , but i have never seen or shot one…. Receive 10% off your next order when you sign up for PyramydAir.com emails. circa 1990-1992 ? It’s arranged by price category and the items in each category are selected on the basis of popularity and being stocked in quantities that they believe can meet the demand. This reduces threshold pump pressure needed to open the inlet valve. Which of the guns are more accurate, one against the other? Since Bob Moss doesn’t make the rifle, we’ll have to look to Crosman or to someother airgun manufacturer to build a bigger caliber. Before I begin, there are a couple of announcements. Talk about a true tackdriver! Page 1 of 1. The plastic stock looks decent for scope eye hieght since it has a raised cheekpiece but I think the big man is right about it not lining up great with the open sights. A 397 should be able to hold groups to one inch or better at 30 yards. Starting with a classic!Bob started with the .22 caliber Benjamin 392 and the .177 caliber 397 (same gun, different calibers) multi-pump pneumatic rifle because of its status as an American classic. September 25, 2017 at 9:32 am Link. The Gift Guide is for those of you who are either seeking an airgun gift to buy for someone or perhaps looking for ideas for someone to buy for you. What kind of accuracy can one get out of a Benjamin 397? https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_Intermount_Fits_Benjamin_Sheridan_Multi_Pump_Rifles/2015. 3000 psi max fill pressure. My Benjamin 392 rebuild. Likes : 0 | Subscribe. Then that same year with some new updates of Model C, it was relaunched as the 397 and 392… Does anyone else think this is lame? maybe it's just my bad luck – idk….but after doing that 342 into the benji model 87 stock (which require a sheridan pump arm to align the forestock holes)….and trying all sorts of stuff…  i gave up…  – paul. He had made a final change from the prototype I saw back in June, but it doesn’t affect the pumping effort. Stock Marauder 25 cal. but still gives the performance expected of air rifles within the same range. Those of us with bad backs can relate to that. Modified-392 [PY-1518-2749] Classic multi-pump pneumatic that's ideal for hunting small game. That’s a good idea for a target too, very dramatic. I liked the modification, just didn’t have enough money with me to buy one…. Three popular modifications make the 392's accuracy more accessible. Treat it with the same respect you would a firearm. That type of rifle accepts a variable number of pumps for each shot – 3 to 8 in the case of the Benjamin 392/397. ..   and they are bigger, heavier, more powerful, better leverage on the pump handle.... they are easier guns to work on , and if i could an accurate 392pa , id keep one...  if you found one that you like (i went thru about 6 at the sporting goods i mentioned - and gave up)  and plan to keep... i can help you modd it up ,  raden..   - paul . This is included in price. Mfg. On a factory Benjamin, that can be caused by the pump head being out of adjustment, but on this gun it’s normal. Generally, if your air rifle has a plastic trigger and trigger guard, this valve will fit. This modification reduces the effort required to pump a multi-pump pneumatic air rifle. It was very rough around the edges with an incredibly crude trigger pull, rough bolt-cocking and binding during the pumping action. Add 10% for Williams peep sight. I can tell that he is right and now I regret not getting one. I, along with others who saw this modified 392 got to pump and compare to a factory 392. So rane are you suggesting that I find a sheridan bluestreak circa 1990 in excellent condition if I want decent barrel? Several of you said you were interested in a multi-pump that takes only 12 lbs. You can vary the velocity by the number of pumps (up to 8). On lower power from a fully pumped (8) charge, the ACP MkII gives 3 consistent shots at 500 fps with 14.3 grain pellets before it needs just 5 pumps to recharge! It’s like saying a certain car has a two-gallon larger gas tank than the older model and is therefore both faster and also goes twice as far. A larger reservoir doesn’t give you that much more capability with a big bore. As discussed, others who had tried it talked about sore shoulders they had from accidents, and the inability to pump the 392 as a result. I made and installed the (simple) adjuster. 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