Benjamin 392 bent barrel fix?

[rdbeer]

I've got a 2011 Benjamin 392PA  that I just realized has a barrel that is bent down in the middle by about 3/8". I think this explains why I can't adjust my Williams peep down far enough to sight it in.

Anyone know what the chances are of me bending it back without damaging the pump tube, or breaking the pump tube - barrel weld? Has anyone done it?

[Gertrude]

As you already are aware, the barrel is soldered, (not Welded), to the receiver.
Barrel Seperation is a fairly common issue on these guns, and since you can see a visible bend, I would guess this is your problem.
Timmy Mac of Mac1 Airgun is the "go to guy" for these guns and specializes in these repairs.
Give him a call and he can take care of it for you.
He also offers what he calls the "Steroid Treatment", for squeezing max power out of these guns.
Hope this helps.

[rdbeer]

Yes, you are right, soldered. I should have been more careful in my wording.

I did look very carefully at the solder joint, and I don't see any cracks, separation, or movement there. There's just a long, gradual upward U bend in the barrel (and I assume in the pump tube as well, but I will check that). I think it may have come from the factory that way because I've always had this zeroing problem.

I'll give Tim a call. I need to thank him for the amazing Mac1 Maximus I just bought from him, anyway.

[rdbeer]

I would still be interested to know if anyone else has seen this problem, or has tried to straighten a 392 barrel.