i can shoot a tooth pic in half and shoot that half in half about 20 to 25 feet

Sir, Good day!
Thanks for a good rifle.

I live in New Zealand and after much research and contact with Crosman USA I decided that the Benjamin 397 was the rifle of choice for me - even though I had not seen or held one as the local retailer did not have any in stock. I ordered it and the local retailer arranged for the rifle to be imported. The overall finish of the rifle is good and better than many of the other rilfes sold in NZ in the same price bracket. The weight and overall balance are great. The rifle has an excellent steel trigger with good pull weight. The safety is easy to use and loading is enhanced through the use of the breech bolt. I fitted a Center Point 4-16 x 40 scope for target shooting, but I would prefer a Williams Peep sight for shorter distances. But the steel open sights are perfectly adequate for most shooters.The 397 is a fantastic little air rifle. Very accurate with dense shot patterns over 25 yards with only 2 pumps (I didn't expect much with only 2 pumps, so the actual result speaks heaps for the quality and versatility of the 397). After a couple of hours I did need to take a 15 minute break as my arm was tiring - but that was no big deal. All in all I have no hesitation in recommending the 397 to target shooters who are looking for variable power and accuracy at a sensible price. A great rifle!! I cannot speak highly enough of the support I was given by the Crosman USA team. They were great, responding to my questions and providing advice. Special thanks to Kim and Chip.

I decided to get a quality wood and metal built air rifle in my favorite .177 caliber. The Benjamin 397 was just the ticket. It's made of brass and hardwood, is relativally powerful, and is accurite. It did have some paint overspray in the barrel, but after I removed that I shot a 5 round 1/4" ctc group with destroyers at 10 yards, 4 of them in one hole. I also have the peep sight mounted on mine, it makes for an even more accurite combo. Hitting soup cans at 40 yards is a breeze. Something I could never do with my 760. 800 fps is powerful enough do to anything that should be done with an airgun. It's only 200 fps less than a springer, and a lot more quiet. The trigger is a bit rough, but that can be taken care of quite easily.

I have this model which is over 30 years old and it still pumps and shoots great. Mine was made in the USA.

Ive Owned a Benjamin since I was a young kid. Around 37 years now I suppose. I still have that original 5mm and it shoots as well today as it did then. We called them silver streaks and blue streaks. The silver was nickel coated. Simply put this weapon is the best air rifle made. I have since purchased a second 5mm I suppose that's the .20 caliber and it shoots as well as the first. I'm not sure if crossman made that one or not it's about 15 years old now. I can still shoot a bird in flight or a rabbit at 100 yrds with either weapon and no other air gun offers the punch of the Ben. Enough said. Crossman if you build true to the original specs you will always have the finest air rifle ever made. *I*K£G *I*RONKNIGHTS