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Airguns by Make and Model => Benjamin Airguns => Topic started by: Ronno6 on June 27, 2021, 06:35:29 PM

Title: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Ronno6 on June 27, 2021, 06:35:29 PM
How is the bolt handle on Benji 392/397 removed from the bolt?

Is the bolt itself steel, or ??????
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: TerryM on June 27, 2021, 07:08:23 PM
The bolt handle is not meant to be removed from the  bolt.
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Ronno6 on June 27, 2021, 10:06:48 PM
Mac-1 makes a knurled knob to replace the bolt handle.
So....................
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Psipumper on June 27, 2021, 10:44:17 PM
Mac-1 makes a knurled knob to replace the bolt handle.
So....................
Are you having bolt to scope clearance issues ?
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Ronno6 on June 27, 2021, 11:10:17 PM
Mac-1 makes a knurled knob to replace the bolt handle.
So....................
Are you having bolt to scope clearance issues ?

Potentially........
I have installed a Dennis Baker 1 piece mount.
It will need some appropriate rings in order to easily cycle the bolt.
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Psipumper on June 28, 2021, 12:20:18 AM
The bolt is all one piece. For a lower mount, I have bent the handles down about 5/16 “. The Baker doesn’t extend all the way to the end of the breech . Limits moving the scope rearward to clear the scope bell. A longer scope like a 4x16 x44 will mount further to the rear . Narrower 16 mm wide rings also allow more rearward movement. Also a 1 inch diameter scope tube gives more clearance than a 30.
So many variables, most settle for a higher mounted scope and be done.
Title: Re: 392/397 Bolt Handle
Post by: Ronno6 on June 28, 2021, 09:50:43 AM
The bolt is all one piece. For a lower mount, I have bent the handles down about 5/16 “. The Baker doesn’t extend all the way to the end of the breech . Limits moving the scope rearward to clear the scope bell. A longer scope like a 4x16 x44 will mount further to the rear . Narrower 16 mm wide rings also allow more rearward movement. Also a 1 inch diameter scope tube gives more clearance than a 30.
So many variables, most settle for a higher mounted scope and be done.

Yessir.
I understand.
I have never been one to "settle for."
I will make another bolt using brass.
Then I can experiment with alternatives.
I think the cocking knob is a good alternative........