The local time is 0308 and i just gave the Benjamin three pumps and let it rest on the couch in the man cave.
The local time is 0308 and i just gave the Benjamin three pumps and let it rest on the couch in the man cave.
Last edited by BenjaminO; 09-11-2019 at 09:35 AM.
Red Green
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To be honest I've only recently acquired a couple of similar pellet guns so I don't know a lot about them.
One thing you might want to try is clean the barrel (because it's steel) with a regular bore cleaner brush.
The rifling might be loaded up from the cheap dry chinese pellets.
I do however share your disdain with that type of pellet gun.
The 2 that I acquired last summer at an auction are not very accurate. One is a Crosman and the other a Benjamin.
I'm not impressed either. Even my son prefers the older Benjamin 342.
Do you have a scope on the Diana?
If so is it a scope that's designed for air guns or .22 rifles?
Red Green
The man's prayer:
I'm a man
But I can change
If I have to
I guess
Sorry for the long delay.
I hurt myself pretty bad and was flat on my back last several days.
All I could do was feed the wildlife and the cats and then crawl back in bed.
Sometimes, literally.
Yes, I had a Crossman scope on that thing, but it was not worth it, its accuracy was so crappy.
Hey, can i shoot any of the cans i already have rather than a Campbell's soup can?
They are pretty strong and i do not believe any are made of aluminum.
Is there a way to tell?
You also said 30 feet if i remember right, but how many pumps?
Your friend,
Dave
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When it is not allowed to be questioned, it is not science, it is PROPAGANDA
Glad you are feeling better. Stay that way!!
Any old tin can will work. If a magnet sticks to it it's not aluminum.
And yea I'd suggest about 25 to 30 feet with 3, then maybe 4 and then maybe 5 pumps to see if you notice any additional power as you increase the pumps.
As far as scopes, I have been lucky to find (usually on ebay) the old vintage Weaver V22 scopes. I have several on different pellet guns and I love them.
Last edited by BenjaminO; 09-18-2019 at 09:11 AM.
Red Green
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Retirednsmilin308 (09-18-2019)
Okay!!! That's great.
The reason for that test and the result tells me you probably don't need to reseal it.
The main thing to realize is that resealing it will NOT increase the power.
Since we know that let's focus on the pump cup.
If it's not sealing completely as you pump it up air is escaping around the cup rather than being forced into the air chamber.
This is a common problem. As they age they get stiff and don't seal like they should.
You have several choices for repair. One thing would be to remove the pump arm and try cleaning the pump cup and the pump barrel, oil it up and reassemble and see it that helps.
I'd suggest either ordering a new one or have it done for you. Baker Airguns or Pyramid Air both have the parts if you want to order them or they will repair it for you. I believe Baker does the whole reseal and pump works for about $60.
If you want to try yourself you'll have to carefully remove the end cap and pump handle by knocking out the two roll pins or expanding pins. Obviously it can be tricky because you don't want to ding up the pellet gun.
I used to use a 2x4 or 2x6 with a hole drilled to give the pins a place to drop. You'll need a pin punch to get them out. I have a small arbor press that works great.
Keep me posted as to how things are going.
Red Green
The man's prayer:
I'm a man
But I can change
If I have to
I guess
Retirednsmilin308 (09-18-2019)