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Classic multi-pump that's bound to become your "go-to" gun! Perfect for spinners, paper targets and plinking. In Stock
To maintain the seals for a long time, remember to put one pump of air into the gun when putting it away after shooting. Whether you plan to shoot again the next day or not again for another 2 years, always put one pump into the gun when you're done shooting!
An American classic! The Benjamin 397 .177 cal. rifle is a multi-pump pneumatic. The hardwood Monte Carlo stock is sleek and lightweight. The rifled brass barrel is finished in black and sends pellets screaming at 800 fps! You can vary the velocity by the number of pumps (up to 8). The 397 is ideal for plinking, target shooting, slapping spinners and popping paper targets. In fact, we predict this gun will become one of your favorites.
Although this gun has been made for decades, the manufacturer continues to put extra fine details in the rifle, such as a swelling in the forearm to make it easier to pump and a fully adjustable rear sight. You can put a scope on the 397, but you'll want to use the B272 intermount to do that.
Don't forget to click on the AMMO link for a list of recommended pellets. The ACCESSORIES link has a list of scopes, fun targets and safety gear you'll need.
To scope this gun, you'll need an intermount. The Crosman intermount has an 11mm dovetail. The others are Weaver rails. Match up the right rings with the intermount you select!
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-05-25 00:32:17
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By J from USA on 2009-05-25 00:32:17 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This is an awesome gun. I like everything about it! It has plenty of power and is super accurate. Things I would have changed:Nothing. What others should know:Kinda loud and it's hard for some to pump.
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-05-24 11:53:40
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By Marcus from USA on 2009-05-24 11:53:40 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Soil, powerful, classic, and just pure fun to shoot! I can even fit it in my back pack for hiking and hunting trips. Just one stock screw. Things I would have changed:Better open sights. What others should know:
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-03-30 12:00:15
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By John from USA on 2009-03-30 12:00:15 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Good looks, nice stock Things I would have changed:The Benjamin can come up with a better trigger pull.........they need to work on that. What others should know:I think the final inspection of my gun was lacking a decent functioning test.
If they did it correctly...they would have noticed that the bolt
... Read MoreThings I liked:Good looks, nice stock Things I would have changed:The Benjamin can come up with a better trigger pull.........they need to work on that. What others should know:I think the final inspection of my gun was lacking a decent functioning test.
If they did it correctly...they would have noticed that the bolt was vety tight and difficult to cock. While pulling it back it was binding and felt like metal to metal contact. No amount of lubricant would correct it. I can't find a shop manual or a parts list anywere. It has to go to the gunsmith to fix it. A proper inspection would have found this. Benjamin used to be top of the line........No more.
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-02-23 12:20:51
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By nancetsn@yahoo.com from USA on 2009-02-23 12:20:51 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Accuracy. Quality. Good feel Things I would have changed:I added a Williams /Crosman 64 peep sight and had to modify it to get it low enough. Either the holes in the sight or the gun were off. What others should know:
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-02-12 19:01:01
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By Geoff from USA on 2009-02-12 19:01:01 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:How can you not love an American classic? After reading several reviews and online buzz you get a better understanding of just how attached people can and do get to this gun. When you first open the box, how can you not smile. The finish is fantastic. My wife thought it looked like a shotgun because of the air chamber I guess,
... Read MoreThings I liked:How can you not love an American classic? After reading several reviews and online buzz you get a better understanding of just how attached people can and do get to this gun. When you first open the box, how can you not smile. The finish is fantastic. My wife thought it looked like a shotgun because of the air chamber I guess, underneath the barrel. The weight is perfect for any age, & will not fatigue if carrying for hunting for example. There simply is not another gun out there near this price range that can touch this quality of workmanship, accuracy, aesthetics, and fun factor. From the very 1st shot you take you are grinning from ear to ear. A little shocked at the crack it gives when discharging at first, but it makes you say "WOW" there is definitely plenty of power here. If backyard shooting, you definitely don't need to pump it the full 8 times. 4 or 5 is DEFINITELY enough. 5 pumps will go through metal cans & water bottles, even dispatch squirrels or small rodents. Once the sights are set & tightened to "your" personal liking, forget it for good! You almost can't miss your target!!! If you are in the market for a new gun, a first timer, or just wanting something different from what you have, don't even think for another second. Just buy it. I can almost guarantee whatever caliber you buy, you will want the other caliber immediately. I can guess with high confidence this gun does NOT get returned or exchanged, because your first impression should be way more than you'd expect for what you paid. Things I would have changed:A little bit better finish on the bluing. Mine had a bump on the top of the barrel, and the first time I touched it, the bump came off and exposed the finish underneath. Other than that, just the cocking effort. It can be a little tough after quite a few rounds are dispatched through it. You will definitely get a workout! Other than that, nothing. What others should know:If using just for close target shooting, i.e. 50FT. or less, don't bother with a scope. The open sights are tight and fantastic! If you Might be using it for small game hunting occasionally, buy a Leapers bug buster or something similar in size. Otherwise, this gem is go to go right out of the box!
Enjoy.......
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2009-01-31 02:50:21
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By StephenJr from USA on 2009-01-31 02:50:21 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:the fact everything is made out of metal and wood nothing plastic. the accurcy is very respectable (especially at 30ft away ) , decent weight to it Things I would have changed:more FPS maybe 1000?
What others should know:after awhile dirt grime and oil has sepped into the seals/pump area, ive taken
... Read MoreThings I liked:the fact everything is made out of metal and wood nothing plastic. the accurcy is very respectable (especially at 30ft away ) , decent weight to it Things I would have changed:more FPS maybe 1000?
What others should know:after awhile dirt grime and oil has sepped into the seals/pump area, ive taken the rifle apart as much as i could cleaned it out very good and its like the day i opened it up, and holds air in the rifle without any leaks (before over night the air would escape)
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-12-01 15:57:28
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By SilverDave from USA on 2008-12-01 15:57:28 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The feel is solid. & comfortable. The sights are true once you find that perfect spot for alignment. You can nail tacks at 30 feet. This is the most consistant air gun I have ever fired. I have shot air rifles for the last 50 years & Benjamin is the BEST. Things I would have changed:NOTHING! What others should
... Read MoreThings I liked:The feel is solid. & comfortable. The sights are true once you find that perfect spot for alignment. You can nail tacks at 30 feet. This is the most consistant air gun I have ever fired. I have shot air rifles for the last 50 years & Benjamin is the BEST. Things I would have changed:NOTHING! What others should know:I have hunted all my life and now live in the city so the only hunting that i get to do now is when i get an occasional squirrel to cross my property, but it is usually their last time. The .177 cal has more power & is my own personal choice.
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-11-10 22:24:33
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By Christian D. from USA on 2008-11-10 22:24:33 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:One of the best air rifles in the market... IT HAS EVERYTHING... power, control, accuracy, style, lightweight, short sized, scopeable, "peep-sightable", excellent trigger pull, safety button, cheap, it comes also with a trigger lock (the key sucks, but nothing is perfect)... In summary, GO FOR IT... every air gunner must have one
... Read MoreThings I liked:One of the best air rifles in the market... IT HAS EVERYTHING... power, control, accuracy, style, lightweight, short sized, scopeable, "peep-sightable", excellent trigger pull, safety button, cheap, it comes also with a trigger lock (the key sucks, but nothing is perfect)... In summary, GO FOR IT... every air gunner must have one... Things I would have changed:NADAAAAA What others should know:Of course, you'll need some muscles... But don't worry, you'll develop techniques that will make it easier to pump... And besides having fun you'll develop your Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Menor, and every other arm and back muscle (LOL)!!! Go For It.....
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-10-21 19:44:34
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By Haneysbarn from USA on 2008-10-21 19:44:34 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Made in USA ! They don't make many things this well anymore. I'm glad I spent just a few bucks more and got something that will last for years. Solid hardwood stock, steel trigger, & sights, this is not a crappy toy. This is a tack driver at 15 - 20 yards. Things I would have changed:After 5 pumps it gets a little tough
... Read MoreThings I liked:Made in USA ! They don't make many things this well anymore. I'm glad I spent just a few bucks more and got something that will last for years. Solid hardwood stock, steel trigger, & sights, this is not a crappy toy. This is a tack driver at 15 - 20 yards. Things I would have changed:After 5 pumps it gets a little tough. Luckily 6 pumps is plenty to damage coffee cans at 25 yards. And it buries the pointed pellets in hard wood targets at 15 yards. What others should know:The rear sight is a good basic blade sight, but I got the crosman 64 peepsight. It really makes this baby tack driver and does not interfere with pumping the gun. This gun is well worth the money. I'm trying to think up an excuse to get the .22 cal version. Any ideas?
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-09-02 22:06:10
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By Alvin from USA on 2008-09-02 22:06:10 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It has a real rifle feel about it. It is heavy, but is a nice weight for offhand shooting.
Trigger is crisp, and total delivery very smooth. To date I have 2 of these great rifles. the first was the 20 cal Sheridan that I mounted a Lyman aperture sight on for better performance. I later replaced it with a Feinwerkbau-FWB double
... Read MoreThings I liked:It has a real rifle feel about it. It is heavy, but is a nice weight for offhand shooting.
Trigger is crisp, and total delivery very smooth. To date I have 2 of these great rifles. the first was the 20 cal Sheridan that I mounted a Lyman aperture sight on for better performance. I later replaced it with a Feinwerkbau-FWB double glass piston break open action for 1000 fps. I have now replaced that with the 397 Benjie for safer shooting in my backyard i.e. without perforating my privacy fence.. Things I would have changed:I believe the piston assembly to be the same as the Sheridan, and now with my age I find it difficult to pump more than 3 pumps unlike my Daisy rifles that I can easily pump in up to 12. I would opt for a smaller piston and more pumps to make the rifle "perfect" What others should know:I center shoot this airgun with 3 to 4 pumps, and it seems very uncritical to pellets (except bargain Chinese pellets that sometimes rattle down the bore). In my view air rifles are not engineered to be hunting weapons for more than mice and rats. Squirrel and rabbit I view as "big game" that requires the cool hands of a skilled anatomy shooter.
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-07-03 23:47:18
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By Customer from USA on 2008-07-03 23:47:18 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The stock is very high quality, in fact, I purchased this not through pyramyd air but through a local gun shop, and when we opened up the box once it arrived, the owner expressed what a beautiful looking rifle it was. I agreed! Its rather heavy for an air rifle, but the weight is stabilizing, and as far as rifles go, it's no heavier
... Read MoreThings I liked:The stock is very high quality, in fact, I purchased this not through pyramyd air but through a local gun shop, and when we opened up the box once it arrived, the owner expressed what a beautiful looking rifle it was. I agreed! Its rather heavy for an air rifle, but the weight is stabilizing, and as far as rifles go, it's no heavier than my CZ and definately lighter than the extremely accurite bull-barreled Marlin 2000 I got to use when I was on the National Rifle Team representing MO. So if your used to shooting .22's this will be a dream to practice on. Accuracy is rivaled by some, but not too terribly many, and with some practice, I was able to use the incredible device to shoot at dragon flys in flight in my pond in my backyard. This is a wonderful rifle. I can estimate a good 4000 to 5000 pellets have been thrown through this, and it's still quite accurate, and I believe that it can be dialed back into quarter and dime groups at 30-40 yards (open sights) once I clean the barrel for the first time ever (yeah, it's that good, for that long) and replace the sealing rings in the gun. Things I would have changed:Really, not too much. In fact, I can't think of anything that needs to be changed, I believe that the occassional leaking issue can be VERY quickly resolved with a quick trip to randall (the town gunsmith) once he gets some of those rings in. What others should know:Well, my gun one day started leaking air, sometimes rather rapidly. This occured during the winter, I had shot it feverishly before that (a can of 500 pellets in 2-3 days) so I imagine it became very worn out around some of the sealing rings. It hadn't had ANY problems before. Well, the following summer it quit leaking, except when my arm slipped a little to the side while pumping rapidly to intercept a water snake or other small pests that would dissappear before I had the rifle prepared otherwise. I believe the ring was worn and then in the winter the ring also contracted in the cool weather, so, I don't know, but watch for that potential occurance, but maybe it's just because I used mine so much. This air rifle, other than that, is the most proficient airgun I have ever layed hands on!
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-03-03 23:01:56
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By Customer from USA on 2008-03-03 23:01:56 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It's American(I think...lol), Great power, range and accuracy, love the wood feels very sturdy. I FRICKIN LOVE IT!!!!!! Things I would have changed:make the pumping effort a little easier but no biggie. Make it easier to mount a scope it's a pain to buy an intermount. What others should know:get your
... Read MoreThings I liked:It's American(I think...lol), Great power, range and accuracy, love the wood feels very sturdy. I FRICKIN LOVE IT!!!!!! Things I would have changed:make the pumping effort a little easier but no biggie. Make it easier to mount a scope it's a pain to buy an intermount. What others should know:get your sights adjusted right and this gun is amazingly accurate. Amazing value, I got my brothers old one so I didn't buy it but It performs like a much more expensive gun than it is $140 ? wow thats the best part
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2008-02-28 13:46:42
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By Leo from USA on 2008-02-28 13:46:42 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Everything exposed to the elements is either hardwood or metal (excluding the trigger guard). Advertised accuracy is spot on .5" groups at 10m. Things I would have changed:Sharper point at the end of the front sight. Pumping mechanism isn't very friendly to supporting on one's leg while pumping (feels safer than placing
... Read MoreThings I liked:Everything exposed to the elements is either hardwood or metal (excluding the trigger guard). Advertised accuracy is spot on .5" groups at 10m. Things I would have changed:Sharper point at the end of the front sight. Pumping mechanism isn't very friendly to supporting on one's leg while pumping (feels safer than placing pressure on the barrel as instructed). What others should know:So nice looking, its earned a place on my gun rack.
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2007-12-26 21:49:53
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By chris from USA on 2007-12-26 21:49:53 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:got this for christmas and its two days later and I havent put it down. It has awesome power - it went through my 1 inch thick wood fence at 20 feet with 6 pumps. have downed 1 crow at about 20 yards. have used crosman premier HP and gamo rocket pellets. does a little better with the crosmans, but has killer accuracy with both
... Read MoreThings I liked:got this for christmas and its two days later and I havent put it down. It has awesome power - it went through my 1 inch thick wood fence at 20 feet with 6 pumps. have downed 1 crow at about 20 yards. have used crosman premier HP and gamo rocket pellets. does a little better with the crosmans, but has killer accuracy with both. love solid wood stock and forearm, all metal trigger, trigger guard, and front and rear sights. perfect weight, at least for me. 5 pounds Things I would have changed:for the rear sight you adjust it with a screw. would prefer something different. no biggie, though What others should know:have heard that with ammo under 5 grains, it can go supersonic. havent seen personally, though
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2007-10-29 19:52:21
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By Customer from USA on 2007-10-29 19:52:21 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Self contained huntinng package! VERY POWERFULL!!! My 397 is about 10 yrs. old I did not buy it from Pyramid, obviously, sorry Paul!! It still functions PERFECTLY!!! If I had this gun as a teenager squerells,rabbits, crows would be indangerd spechis? in S.C.!!! I did buy my 22 version of this gun from Pyramidair recently,WOW!!!As
... Read MoreThings I liked:Self contained huntinng package! VERY POWERFULL!!! My 397 is about 10 yrs. old I did not buy it from Pyramid, obviously, sorry Paul!! It still functions PERFECTLY!!! If I had this gun as a teenager squerells,rabbits, crows would be indangerd spechis? in S.C.!!! I did buy my 22 version of this gun from Pyramidair recently,WOW!!!As a starter gun YOU CAN NOT DO BETTER!! Benjamins are SUPER powerfull & SUPER acurate!! They are,,the best multi pump guns available!! Things I would have changed:A little better scope mounting option. To be able to mount a scope & still be able to PUMP!!! Pyramidair is on this as I see with there new combo I see a new mount!!! They have a rear breach scope base mount base already ,,but is on back order!! IM ON THE LIST!!! What others should know:I now have 16 ? airguns of all types,___ my 397 has shot MY best one hole shot groups of ANY GUN I HAVE ever owned!! Including a few 600$ springers!!!Inc firearms!! If you are getting into air guns for whatever reason, check out Pyramidair They have ANYTHING you are looking for, and there service BEOND REPROACH!!!!!!! Order today & you can have it as soon as tommorow!!!
Benjamin 397 review entered on 2007-08-19 20:02:44
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By steve from USA on 2007-08-19 20:02:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:it has a nice to it, and is easy to pump. Things I would have changed: fibar obtic sights
What others should know:its a great gun for the money.
