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Airguns by Make and Model => Benjamin Airguns => Topic started by: crowpopper on July 11, 2011, 04:31:10 PM

Title: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 11, 2011, 04:31:10 PM
well after the leaky valve Tim set me up and got my valve sealed and i also ordered a Integramount and now shes back in action
It is shooting Cp's at 873 FPS on 14 pumps
Bipod folds forward and Is out of the way while pumping, It is going to be a perfect Deck sniper and Woodchuck rig.
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4400.jpg)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4399.jpg)
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: S.S.Tupperware on July 11, 2011, 04:40:10 PM
Looks great... I wanna find a mount like that for my Silver Streak, know where I can find one?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: amb5500c on July 11, 2011, 05:43:34 PM
Bro, I like that a lot.
Richard
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Toolmaker on July 11, 2011, 05:44:46 PM
 That is one sweeet set-up!
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jay on July 11, 2011, 07:57:00 PM
Nice looking set up Josh, should last a life time of use. The Harris looks to be set to fold back, does that leave enough hand room for pumping?
 S.S.T not positive but I think PA carries that mount? I have been lucky an found the older Sheridan mounts they use to make for sale(2 times now), but they make better mounts for a "scout" set up than the traditional scope set like these.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Toolmaker on July 11, 2011, 10:43:40 PM
 I believe that scope mount is a Mac-1 item.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 11, 2011, 11:49:38 PM
the bipod i have set to fold forward
and the mount is a mac1   he makes them  they contact ONLY the barrel and not the tube so there is no chance of bbl seperation unless you really whack the scope

i am shooting the eunjins at 661 FPS now   she is a powerhouse

Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jman on July 12, 2011, 01:13:56 AM
What internal mods?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 12, 2011, 01:23:38 AM
mac1 steroid treatment
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: cole5169 on July 12, 2011, 08:35:53 AM
Hey, crow_

Looks good!
Which Eun Jin (which weight, I mean), and how many pumps to get her up to 661?
With either of the Eun Jin heavyweights, that's good power :)

-joel
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jogle on July 12, 2011, 02:00:47 PM
Very nice ! What grs are the CP's ?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 12, 2011, 05:33:03 PM
28 grain eunjins and 14.3 cp's
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jogle on July 13, 2011, 01:50:19 AM
Hope mine shoots better than 810 fps with 14.3 gr benjs next time I try the crony. Maybe its the shape not sure what a cp looks like. Thanks.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Joshua A. on July 13, 2011, 03:50:48 AM
Now that is a true thing of beauty! nice rig.

J.Austin
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BenjiHunter on July 14, 2011, 04:41:23 AM
That's a nice setup.
 I've got a Mac1 Steroid with a different scope setup.
One question. How do you hold it when you pump?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BenjiHunter on July 14, 2011, 05:11:54 PM
Here's my Steroid 392.
(http://i.imgur.com/MA42I.jpg)
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 14, 2011, 11:33:39 PM
I hold it to pump right on the "grip" area where you hold to shoot it
I have always held my pumpers there with no pumping issues
well i found tonight that this thing LOVES JSB 18 grainers
i didnt get to chrony  battery went dead and didnt have a spare   (forgot to turn off last time LOL)
but I was hitting the tiny Chicken on the swing bar of my gamo trap
all i did was string the Animals in the tree with kevlar string and shoot them there   they work great for that
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BenjiHunter on July 15, 2011, 01:22:12 AM
Ok. If you hold it on the grip doesn't that put a lot of stress on that one bolt holding the stock?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: crowpopper on July 15, 2011, 01:30:42 AM
it may i dont know really  but i am not going to hold the scope and risk seperating the barrel from the tube
it seems on when i pump it
i think i will email tim and ask his opinion on this
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BenjiHunter on July 15, 2011, 01:54:43 AM
Let me know what he says,please.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jogle on July 21, 2011, 01:56:48 AM
Never thought about Crowpoppers being .22 cal. Mine being a Sheridan .20 Steroid will be a few fps slower.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Backcountry on September 19, 2011, 01:44:35 AM
Hey crowpopper, how does that integramount setup work?  Is it a better mount option than say the air venturi and weaver rail from pyramid?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: sawtoothscream on September 19, 2011, 02:14:11 AM
i like it. looks like a nice all day chipper shooting gun.  might have to look into one in the future
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: MustangMike on September 19, 2011, 03:10:38 AM
Very nice
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 0351_Vet on September 19, 2011, 08:31:57 AM
Nice Setup......
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jogle on September 21, 2011, 01:00:02 AM
With being laid off and economy like it is thinking of putting my .20 cal Steroid in the classifieds. Will get another machinist job at a lower pay soon,in the mean time what would be a fair asking price? It is like brand new with peep and Steroid stock mod. You know they will cost you around  $340 + ship new from Mac
Jerry
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: jeeperatt1 on September 21, 2011, 09:19:32 PM
MAC1's website has this price stated: Benjamin 392  w/ Extended Billet Steroid $285.00.

Minus the peep site.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Jogle on September 21, 2011, 09:33:31 PM
Thats right add $30 for the peep installed and fitted and $30 ship = $345.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BenjiHunter on September 21, 2011, 09:36:13 PM
I think it's an old price list.
I paid $315 for an Extended Billet Steroid .
$345 with a peep sight.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: VINNY on September 21, 2011, 10:51:01 PM
That looks GREAT!
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: jeeperatt1 on September 22, 2011, 01:07:27 AM
All this talk has me back in the market for one lol!
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: BigErn on September 22, 2011, 01:49:21 PM
Beautiful! I love it!
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 392 .22 on November 25, 2011, 11:59:15 PM
what is the name of the bipod you used on the benjamin? i am looking to put one like that on mine.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 07, 2015, 11:07:20 AM
well after the leaky valve Tim set me up and got my valve sealed and i also ordered a Integramount and now shes back in action
It is shooting Cp's at 873 FPS on 14 pumps
Bipod folds forward and Is out of the way while pumping, It is going to be a perfect Deck sniper and Woodchuck rig.
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4400.jpg)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4399.jpg)

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to say thanks, I was considering bipoding my 392 as well and your pics confirmed my placement. Any issues so far with this set up?

Here is a look at my set up. The old military tripod is an awesome scope setter and rifle tester, but a bit clunky to carry while hunting.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 19Sheridan57 on October 07, 2015, 11:52:21 AM
That looks really nice.

I have 4-5 Sheridans that I am selling . See the classifieds.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 39M on October 07, 2015, 12:28:10 PM
Hey crowpopper, how does that integramount setup work?  Is it a better mount option than say the air venturi and weaver rail from pyramid?
The Integramount looks like the best option to me.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 39M on October 07, 2015, 12:31:40 PM
well after the leaky valve Tim set me up and got my valve sealed and i also ordered a Integramount and now shes back in action
It is shooting Cp's at 873 FPS on 14 pumps
Bipod folds forward and Is out of the way while pumping, It is going to be a perfect Deck sniper and Woodchuck rig.
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4400.jpg)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj253/joshpettit2008/DSCF4399.jpg)

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to say thanks, I was considering bipoding my 392 as well and your pics confirmed my placement. Any issues so far with this set up?

Here is a look at my set up. The old military tripod is an awesome scope setter and rifle tester, but a bit clunky to carry while hunting.
Is that the Integramount that you have on yours?
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 07, 2015, 12:46:31 PM
In the original post, I do not think so. In my post the attached pic, yes. I love that base. The only thing I would change is i would have put on a longer scope. The bug buster is nice, but if I had a longer scope I could have had rings that allow my do use both scope and iron sights. 

Here is a close up of my mount. Also a link to where I got it, not a bad deal for a serious pumper. https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/benjamin-392-397-pellet-rifle/ (https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/benjamin-392-397-pellet-rifle/)

But I will say that you have to put some work into the gun before it shoots well.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: 39M on October 07, 2015, 12:54:52 PM
Yes RG, I was looking at yours.
That setup looks just like what I want for my old Streak.
I like the short scope, but I might try something a little smaller, maybe an old 3/4" if I could find a deal on a good one, so I could mount it in low rings. I don't care about using the sights if I had say a 2-7 power that would cover short to medium range.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 07, 2015, 04:33:17 PM
Yes RG, I was looking at yours.
That setup looks just like what I want for my old Streak.
I like the short scope, but I might try something a little smaller, maybe an old 3/4" if I could find a deal on a good one, so I could mount it in low rings. I don't care about using the sights if I had say a 2-7 power that would cover short to medium range.

Low rings might not work out unless you modify the bolt and remove the rear iron sight. I had to use 21mm saddle height rings to get the bolt not to run into the scope. But with one of those 3/4" scopes you might have the clearance. If I had not just got my scope dialed in I would slap my Apache 510-4x scope on there just to see if it worked. Let us know if it works.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Habanero69er on October 07, 2015, 06:57:53 PM
Or you could scout mount a pistol scope like so...

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e40/Habanero69er/056_zpscmwlqcak.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Habanero69er/media/056_zpscmwlqcak.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 07, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Or you could scout mount a pistol scope like so...

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e40/Habanero69er/056_zpscmwlqcak.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Habanero69er/media/056_zpscmwlqcak.jpg.html)

This idea has intrigued me, but being primarily a squirrel gun I wanted to have the extra zoom (most pistols are 2x instead of the 9x I have), when you are going out to 45yards, that extra glass does make a difference.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: Habanero69er on October 08, 2015, 01:58:39 AM
Both are 4x. A Simmons & a Swift. Works well up to 50 yds.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 08, 2015, 11:14:54 AM
Both are 4x. A Simmons & a Swift. Works well up to 50 yds.

4...nice. I will really consider that if I ever get the 397 (but for that I am really leaning towards the williams peep sight.
Title: Re: My Steroid 392 Is now Scoped and Bipoded
Post by: RGTools on October 20, 2015, 01:19:45 PM
I went ahead and Bi-podded mine as well yesterday. It really does make a difference.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/lumberjocks.com/nwj14mp.jpg)