397 PA Benjamin/Sheridan Question - 03/12/10
I've given up on a web search so maybe someone here can help me with my questions regarding this air rifle?
I bought a used but like new Benjamin/Sheridan Model 397 PA pump up 17 caliber air rifle yesterday.
My questions are:
#1 - How many times should I pump it up for Starling eradication (range 20 to 30 feet)?
#2 - Where should I put lubricating oil - if anywhere?
#3 - I overheard a conversation years ago between airgunners about storing the pump rifles with one pumps worth of air in the mechanism to "save the seals" - is this proper?
Thanks for any advice regarding this Rifle.
I took it out immediately and pumped it up 5 times and shot it. I did this 5 times and it worked very well. This to make sure the Rifle had no internal air leaks or malfunctions.
Its okay as far as I can see.
Thanks again
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
I bought a used but like new Benjamin/Sheridan Model 397 PA pump up 17 caliber air rifle yesterday.
My questions are:
#1 - How many times should I pump it up for Starling eradication (range 20 to 30 feet)?
#2 - Where should I put lubricating oil - if anywhere?
#3 - I overheard a conversation years ago between airgunners about storing the pump rifles with one pumps worth of air in the mechanism to "save the seals" - is this proper?
Thanks for any advice regarding this Rifle.
I took it out immediately and pumped it up 5 times and shot it. I did this 5 times and it worked very well. This to make sure the Rifle had no internal air leaks or malfunctions.
Its okay as far as I can see.
Thanks again
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy