Crosman Benjamin Hollow Pt. Pellets 500 CT BHP22
Timeless performance and dependable accuracy have kept this rifle on the favorites list for years. This .22 caliber multi pump pneumatic features a sleek and lightweight American hardwood Monte Carlo stock and fully rifled brass barrel. With velocities up to 685 fps this rifle is perfect for small game and pests but equally as good for back yard target practice. Fully adjustable sights will help you zero in on your target or you can use the B272 intermount to attach a scope.
392 Breech | Crossbolt Safety |
Pumping the Benjamin 392 |
Powerplant Benefits | Variable Pump | CO2 | Break Barrel | Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP) |
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POWER SOURCE | 3-10 strokes of an on-board lever to compress air | 12-gram cartridge | Spring or piston cocked by a lever (barrel) | On-board high pressure reservoir |
FILLING METHOD | None, self contained | Insertion of CO2 cartridge | None, self contained | Use of high pressure tank or pump to fill on-board reservoir |
VELOCITY * | Up to 700 fps | Up to 780 fps | Up to 1400 fps | Up to 1100 fps |
NUMBER OF SHOTS | Unlimited (must be pumped for each shot) | 40 - 60, varies on rapidity of trigger pull | Unlimited (must be cocked for each shot) | 15 - 35 (varies with caliber) |
USES | ||||
EFFECTIVE RANGE ** | 15 yards | 20 yards | 35 yards | 60 yards |
COST | $40 - $200 ($ - $$) | $80 - $130 ($ - $$) | $100 - $300 ($ - $$$) | $250 - $600 ($$ - $$$$) |
ADVANTAGES | Velocity is variable based on number of strokes | Convenient, accurate | Self-contained, accurate | Powerful, consistent, superbly accurate |
DISADVANTAGES | Must be pumped up for every shot | Performance can vary with temperature (70 degrees is optimum) | Requires practice to shoot at highest accuracy | External fill source required |
* Velocities based on alloy ammunition | ||||
** Accuracy is determined by ballistics and shooter ability | ||||
Target Shooting Plinking Pest Control Small Game Hunting Predator Hunting |
Choosing a Caliber | BB | .177 | .22 | .25 |
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Material | Copper coated steel | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead |
Weight (grains) | 5.2 | 7.9 or 10.5 | 14.3 | 27.9 |
Energy (@ muzzle) | 4 FPE @ 600 FPS | 17.5 FPE @ 1000 FPS | 20.3 FPE @ 800 FPS | 42 FPE @ 825 FPS |
Shapes | Spherical | Wadcutter, domed, pointed, hollow point, destroyer | Domed, hollow point, pointed, destroyer | Domed, destroyer |
Uses | Plinking | Targets, plinking, pest control | Targets, plinking, pest control, small game hunting | Pest control, small & medium game hunting |
Advantages | Less expensive than pellets | Fast, flat trajectory ideal for targets | Ideal for both targets and small game | Hard hitting hunting round; conservative on air |
Disadvantages | Ricochet if fired at a hard surface | Weight limits hunting to pests, small game | Not heavy enough for larger small game species, predators | Limited shapes available |
Country | USA |
Brand | Benjamin |
Manufacturer | Crosman |
Binding | Sports |
ItemPartNumber | 392 |
Model | 392 |
Warranty | Limited One Year Warranty |
ReleaseDate | 2010-08-01 |
UPCs | 011482000709 |
EANs | 0011482000709 |