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Airguns by Make and Model => Crosman Airguns => Topic started by: HOSPassassin on June 13, 2022, 11:17:39 PM

Title: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: HOSPassassin on June 13, 2022, 11:17:39 PM
It would be even more helpful if you were to give a reason for your vote here.
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: 35 shooter on June 14, 2022, 01:14:40 AM
Scout or pistol style scope with a Mac1 bbl. mount.
Because you can position it right for hand pumping in the normal fashion.

I have a 2x7x32 utg  pistol scope on mine.
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: Habanero69er on June 14, 2022, 07:10:30 AM
Scout or pistol style scope with a Mac1 bbl. mount.
Because you can position it right for hand pumping in the normal fashion.

I have a 2x7x32 utg  pistol scope on mine.

+1
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: tennx on June 14, 2022, 08:26:28 AM
I cant give u a definitive reason…I just play with. Mine …… so I like to mix it up..good luck on your choice
I will say this…I think the peeps make me a better shooter…

New model 392-scout
Older model c9-peep
1994 397-peep
New model 392S-scope
Both 362-scope…..but thinking peep on one…lol
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 14, 2022, 08:45:42 AM
 I am with the masses, mine is scout style. ish   ;)
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: TerryM on June 14, 2022, 11:00:37 AM
  I have to have a scope and it must be close to my eye.  I must confess, I have not tried a scout style mounting.  But it hurts my eyes to look at them.

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Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: tennx on June 14, 2022, 11:11:15 AM
Using a Mac-1 mount…u have choices….    used a mac-1 with a traditional scope set up….then someone told me/or I saw u could move it down and Bada Bing scout style….I will say this I need to bump up the power on the scope….good luck
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 14, 2022, 11:14:03 AM
 The "scout" scope mount came with mine; front sight was filed down, maybe it had gotten broken and so I have no use for peep.
 But my eyes are to the point where I prefer a traditional scope. Sent for the Baker scope mount. Pumping is not a big issue for me.
 Need that eye relief. Works fine.

(http://i.imgur.com/6eDDdbe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6eDDdbe)
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: tennx on June 14, 2022, 11:35:05 AM
The "scout" scope mount came with mine; front sight was filed down, maybe it had gotten broken and so I have no use for peep.
 But my eyes are to the point where I prefer a traditional scope. Sent for the Baker scope mount. Pumping is not a big issue for me.
 Need that eye relief. Works fine.

(http://i.imgur.com/6eDDdbe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6eDDdbe)

That Baker mount is a stroke of genius…as to all the mounting options on it…I have one on my 392s….
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: bantam5s on June 14, 2022, 11:43:40 AM
Aperture sights are so great, and I don't put scopes on anything.

On your gun you could put a scope on it normally but that gets in the way of pumping and adds weight.

A scout scope changes the balance and adds weight.

An aperture does non of those things, while making the gun so much better than it was before.
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: longhunter on June 14, 2022, 11:56:06 AM
Everything Bantam5s said plus, it makes for faster target acquisition, when hunting.
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: HOSPassassin on June 14, 2022, 12:01:55 PM
Everything Bantam5s said plus, it makes for faster target acquisition, when hunting.
Everything you and Bantam5s said is appealing, but what is your maximum range on a squirrel's head with a peep sight?
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: tennx on June 14, 2022, 12:08:11 PM
Everything Bantam5s said plus, it makes for faster target acquisition, when hunting.
Everything you and Bantam5s said is appealing, but what is your maximum range on a squirrel's head with a peep sight?

We all know that everybody is different…obviously what works for one ,might not work for the other….I’ll tell u like I tell the guys on my MC forum…find somebody with the setup and check it out…might save u time and fundage…goodluck
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: longhunter on June 14, 2022, 05:44:52 PM
Everything Bantam5s said plus, it makes for faster target acquisition, when hunting.
Everything you and Bantam5s said is appealing, but what is your maximum range on a squirrel's head with a peep sight?

Well...
If you go by the ballistic program, 42 yards. MY longest shot was 35. Head shot. Dead to rights.
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: bantam5s on June 14, 2022, 10:15:24 PM
Everything Bantam5s said plus, it makes for faster target acquisition, when hunting.
Everything you and Bantam5s said is appealing, but what is your maximum range on a squirrel's head with a peep sight?
It's been awhile since I shot any kind of critters,  but I can hit the little metal Air venturi chicken silhouettes very consistently at 25 yds with my '79 Sheridan blue streak on 4 pumps and I don't have the greatest eyesight ever.
I'm doing this in a arse on the ground sitting position too, rested from a bench and I can do even better.

If you're worried then you probably want a scope
Title: Re: Scope or peep for a Benjamin multi-pump?
Post by: DanD on June 14, 2022, 11:11:24 PM
Out of your options I'd choose peeps, but I like the factory buckhorns the best. I tried a scout setup for a while but it made the rifle feel clumsy.  I also briefly tried a conventional scope on an Air Venturi mount but thought it made pumping awkward. Peeps work OK on these guns, but in the absence of a hooded front sight I prefer the buckhorn sight picture.