Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle (.22)

Timeless performance and dependable accuracy have kept this rifle on the favorites list for years. This .22 caliber multi pump pneumatic features a sleek and lightweight American hardwood Monte Carlo stock and fully rifled brass barrel. With velocities up to 685 fps this rifle is perfect for small game and pests but equally as good for back yard target practice. Fully adjustable sights will help you zero in on your target or you can use the B272 intermount to attach a scope.

392 Breech Crossbolt Safety Pumping the Benjamin 392 Product Specifications

• Model Number: 392
• Pellet Velocity: Up to 685 fps
• Alloy Pellet Velocity: Up to 800 fps
• Weight: 5.5 lbs
• Length: 36.75 in
• Mechanism: Bolt Action
• Power Source: Pump
• Caliber: .22
• Ammunition: Pellets
• Capacity: Single Shot
• Barrel: Rifled
• Front Sight: Fixed
• Rear Sight: Adjustable for windage and elevation
• Safety: Crossbolt
• Stock: Hardwood

Powerplant Benefits Variable Pump CO2 Break Barrel Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP) POWER SOURCE 3-10 strokes of an on-board lever to compress air 12-gram cartridge Spring or piston cocked by a lever (barrel) On-board high pressure reservoir FILLING METHOD None, self contained Insertion of CO2 cartridge None, self contained Use of high pressure tank or pump to fill on-board reservoir VELOCITY * Up to 700 fps Up to 780 fps Up to 1400 fps Up to 1100 fps NUMBER OF SHOTS Unlimited (must be pumped for each shot) 40 - 60, varies on rapidity of trigger pull Unlimited (must be cocked for each shot) 15 - 35 (varies with caliber) USES EFFECTIVE RANGE ** 15 yards
20 yards
35 yards 60 yards
COST $40 - $200 ($ - $$) $80 - $130 ($ - $$) $100 - $300 ($ - $$$) $250 - $600 ($$ - $$$$) ADVANTAGES Velocity is variable based on number of strokes Convenient, accurate Self-contained, accurate Powerful, consistent, superbly accurate DISADVANTAGES Must be pumped up for every shot Performance can vary with temperature (70 degrees is optimum) Requires practice to shoot at highest accuracy External fill source required * Velocities based on alloy ammunition ** Accuracy is determined by ballistics and shooter ability Target Shooting Plinking Pest Control Small Game Hunting Predator Hunting
Choosing a Caliber BB .177 .22 .25 Material Copper coated steel Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) Lead Weight (grains) 5.2 7.9 or 10.5 14.3 27.9 Energy (@ muzzle) 4 FPE @ 600 FPS 17.5 FPE @ 1000 FPS 20.3 FPE @ 800 FPS 42 FPE @ 825 FPS Shapes Spherical Wadcutter, domed, pointed, hollow point, destroyer Domed, hollow point, pointed, destroyer Domed, destroyer Uses Plinking Targets, plinking, pest control Targets, plinking, pest control, small game hunting Pest control, small & medium game hunting Advantages Less expensive than pellets Fast, flat trajectory ideal for targets Ideal for both targets and small game Hard hitting hunting round; conservative on air Disadvantages Ricochet if fired at a hard surface Weight limits hunting to pests, small game Not heavy enough for larger small game species, predators Limited shapes available