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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 2010-01-18 12:50:44
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By Glen from USA on 2010-01-18 12:50:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The 397 and its .22 brother the 392 are accurate airguns, sturdy, and very versatile with their ability to adjust velocity by pump stroke. Equipped with a Williams rear aperture sight, the 397 is a short, handy carbine - the best backyard target/pest rifle I have found. You can keep it in a corner with a pump of air ready to
... Read MoreThings I liked:The 397 and its .22 brother the 392 are accurate airguns, sturdy, and very versatile with their ability to adjust velocity by pump stroke. Equipped with a Williams rear aperture sight, the 397 is a short, handy carbine - the best backyard target/pest rifle I have found. You can keep it in a corner with a pump of air ready to load and use on a moment's notice. The Williams sight mounted easily and required no modification to shoot to point of aim at 15-20 meters with heavy 10.3 grain .177 pellets.
Without a telescopic sight, the 397 is more accurate than I can shoot with my aging eyes. Groups with heavy dome pellets like the CPH and AA .177 heavies cluster around a quarter size at 15 meters. Mine seems to prefer the heavier dome and semi-pointed field pellets. Pumping effort is a little jerky and loud on the close (clacking noise) for my tastes, but the overall effort is reasonable. I think the pump linkage geometry could be improved. I do like the ability to adjust velocity as needed to reduce or increase target penetration.
My stock finish grain was excellent, a satin coating that showed off considerable grain. It's actually very difficult to tell that it's not actually walnut. Metal finish was good with the exception of the stamped-dot serial number. No paint overspray in the bore noted in my example, and the barrel was clean. A drop or two of pellgun oil was needed on the pump head to eliminate a squeak, but the pump linkage was well lubricated. Things I would have changed:I threw away the useless factory rear sight immediately for the Williams rear aperture. The Williams is best suited for knockabout use and is an excellent sight for quick shooting of pests, but its accuracy potential is limited with older users. The 397/392 guns are just begging for a solid machined area on the breech for installation of a proper scope mount that will not interfere with cocking/loading.
The trigger is gritty and far too heavy, and I modified mine with a lighter spring and polished sear/trigger surfaces - much, much better. For the money it costs, Benjamin/Crosman should really install a better-quality adjustable trigger. What others should know:
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By desertrat256 from USA on 2009-12-20 12:39:36 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The gun is accurate, functional and fairly inexpensive Things I would have changed:Fit and finish is not up to the german guns and it took a few hundred shots to sooth out the pumping action. Tradeoffs in exchange for price. What others should know:mine seems to like heavier pointed pelets
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By Kagan from USA on 2009-12-04 16:37:24 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Solid. Well made. Accurate. Things I would have changed:There was a scratch in the blacking of the barrel when it arrived. This takes a strong arm to pump, not something my son will be able to use for a while. I had to lower the rear site as far as it would go for accuracy at 30 ft. left/right is and was perfect
... Read MoreThings I liked:Solid. Well made. Accurate. Things I would have changed:There was a scratch in the blacking of the barrel when it arrived. This takes a strong arm to pump, not something my son will be able to use for a while. I had to lower the rear site as far as it would go for accuracy at 30 ft. left/right is and was perfect at 80 ft +. What others should know:
