N/A Any high end pumpers around?

[Sean_E]

I am just coming back to airguns after being away for about 15 years, and I see that PCPs are evolved. Right before I left, I think FX Independence was all the rage. So where are we on pumpers? Anything FX-level quality? You think we'd have a 4-stage underbarrel pumps on some of those guns by now.

I am just coming back to airguns after being away for about 15 years, and I see that PCPs are evolved. Right before I left, I think FX Independence was all the rage. So where are we on pumpers? Anything FX-level quality? You think we'd have a 4-stage underbarrel pumps on some of those guns by now.

For me, the Sheridan pumpers were just great guns I still have mine from when I was nine or 10 years old. I had to reseal it once and recently put a scope on it, but it is just amazing. I don't have any experience with the new pumpers I got into Pcp's But I still enjoy shooting my pumpers every once in a while.

 

[TnCnDn]

For me, the Sheridan pumpers were just great guns I still have mine from when I was nine or 10 years old. I had to reseal it once and recently put a scope on it, but it is just amazing. I don't have any experience with the new pumpers I got into Pcp's But I still enjoy shooting my pumpers every once in a while.View attachment 538748

So is that a custom receiver and bolt?

 

[Luv2hunt]

Just a couple...
SuperGrade Model A
Consecutively numbered Benjamin Centennials in .22 & .177 Cal.
Benjamin 342 Prototype.

 

[Deleted member 15252]

I have a Benjamin 312 that needs a seal kit, where might you recommend I get that kit, including the tool? Thanks

I've used these guys for years. You also will need a valve tool. https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/benjamin-310-seal-kits/

Valve Tool for Benjamin & Sheridan - Baker Airguns

This valve tool is required if you plan to reseal your Benjamin, or Sheridan multi-pump pneumatic airgun.

www.bakerairguns.com

I would also get a new hammer spring. Makes a difference.

 

[airgunner53]

I've used these guys for years. You also will need a valve tool. https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/benjamin-310-seal-kits/

Valve Tool for Benjamin & Sheridan - Baker Airguns

This valve tool is required if you plan to reseal your Benjamin, or Sheridan multi-pump pneumatic airgun.

www.bakerairguns.com

The tool is a must! Don't bother making your own as I had planned. Buying it is totally worth it.

 

[OldVet]

The 362 is not hollow it is a very solid synthetic stock.

 

[airgunner53]

It doesn't feel hollow. The stock does have a hole in it, but doesn't feel like cheep plastic and you can put a small tool kit and tin of pellets in the stock.

 

[Sawney Bean]

The 362 is not hollow it is a very solid synthetic stock.

 

[OldVet]

Damn I need to put some great stuff in there. They fooled me. Never took the butt plate off mine. My bad.

 

[Sawney Bean]

Damn I need to put some great stuff in there. They fooled me. Never took the butt plate off mine. My bad.

It does feel pretty solid for a hollow stock. The ones that really feel lightweight and cheap are the ones on the Seneca Aspen/Nova Liberty. Those don’t have any diagonal reinforcements in them like the crosman and have suitcase like space inside them.

As plastic stocks go, the 362 isn’t bad, but it would be a lot nicer rifle with a wood stock.

 

[OldVet]

Like the wood 100 year anniversary 362. The Avenger stock thin plastic , but at least they offered a wood replacement.

 

[Deleted member 15252]

I had a Savage stock that was hollow. I cut two graphite shafts from arrows placed them in center and taped them in place looking like a small V, Then filled it with foam. I don't know if the shafts help any but it couldn't hurt.

 

[airgunner53]

I started off with a daisy 880 and filled the stock changing it's feel. Eventually changed to all wood furniture. I also initially thought the 362 was solid. The supports inside make it not feel like a toy. I have some pellets and a small tool kit in mine.

 

[TnCnDn]

It doesn't feel hollow. The stock does have a hole in it, but doesn't feel like cheep plastic and you can put a small tool kit and tin of pellets in the stock. View attachment 538789

That scope block?

 

[airgunner53]

That scope block?

It's like the ones from alchemy. Helped put the scope where I needed it. You can find it on e- bay. I think this one was a don.

 

[Sawney Bean]

Like the wood 100 year anniversary 362. The Avenger stock thin plastic , but at least they offered a wood replacement.

IMO, the anniversary edition should have been the standard version.

 

[.20calguy]

I have owned and shot my Benjamin pump for 40 years and still shoot it. Makes me smile when I pick it up!

Goodmorning DoubleM
I just got my first Benji.
The crazy thing is from the late forties early fifties. It was marked "parts gun only." I pulled it out of the box when it arrived, pumped it, and started shooting cans. It was zeroed for 25 yards.

 

[DoubleM]

.20cal guy that is a classic for sure! great find!

 

[.20calguy]

For me, the Sheridan pumpers were just great guns I still have mine from when I was nine or 10 years old. I had to reseal it once and recently put a scope on it, but it is just amazing. I don't have any experience with the new pumpers I got into Pcp's But I still enjoy shooting my pumpers every once in a while.View attachment 538748

A really nice set up there!

 

[cvarcher]

My favorite airgun of all is still the vintage sheridans up to about 1976. Ive tried many others from Crosman to Daystate but there was and still is I believe one brand that beats them all---Sharp Ace Hunter. Ive bought mine at a gun show in NY from Davis Schlesinger back i the 90s brand new in the box. When I got home I put 5 shots thru the same hole at 10m using the metal peep sight that came with it. Then I pumped it up 10 times and it put a crosman premier 14.3 gr pellet across the chrony at 850fps. 4 pumps shot at 600fps ! No cocking just like the old crosman 140/1400s . I sold it. My 3 sheridans are all the pumper I need.