Sheridan Blue Streak And Silver Streak C9 Series .20 Caliber Owner’s Manual

Mechanical system	Pneumatic
Caliber/Ammunition	C9 Series: .20 caliber (5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet 397: .177 cal. (4.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet 392: .22 caliber (5.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
Magazine capacity	Single Shot
Total length	C9 Series: 36.5 in (92.7 cm) 392/397: 36.25 in (92.1 cm)
Weight	C9 Series: 6 lbs.(2.7 kg) 392/397: 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
Muzzle velocity	C9 Series: 675 fps 392: 685 fps 397: 800 fps
Function	Bolt Action
Barrel	C9 Series: Rifled, right hand, 6 grooves, 1 turn in 12" 392/397: Rifled, right hand, 6 grooves, 1 turn in 14"
Safety	Cross Bolt

• Locate the safety directly in front of the trigger.
• Push the safety from the left side all the way in. The safety is not "On Safe" unless it is pushed all the way in and the RED ring around the safety is not showing. The air rifle will not fire when "On Safe." Even when the safety is "On Safe," you should continue to handle the air rifle safely. Do not ever point the air rifle at any person.

To Take the Air Rifle "OFF SAFE"

• Push the safety from the right side all the way in. When you can see the RED ring around the safety, the air rifle is "Off Safe" and can be fired.

Pumping Your Air Rifle

• Open the forearm all the way until it stops. Be sure to hold the forearm firmly as you open it. It could spring back into the closed position, possibly causing injury. Place your hands in the same positions shown in Fig. 2 in order to avoid being pinched, should you loose hold of the forearm. Do not twist the forearm while pumping. Use straight strokes to prevent breakage.
• Be sure to use at least two pumps to prevent the barrel from jamming with a BB or a pellet remaining in the barrel after firing.
• Return the forearm to the original closed position with a smooth stroke. Be sure to hold the forearm firmly as you close it to prevent it from springing open and possibly causing injury.
• WARNING: NEVER PUMP YOUR AIRGUN MORE THAN EIGHT TIMES. OVERPUMPING GIVES ONLY A SLIGHT INCREASE IN POWER AND CAN CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO YOUR AIRGUN. PUMPING MORE THAN EIGHT TIMES MAY ALSO LEAVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR IN THE AIRGUN WHICH MAY ALLOW YOU TO FIRE A SECOND SHOT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PUMPING.

Removing a Jammed Pellet

• Put the air rifle "On Safe."
• Open the bolt.
• Insert a cleaning rod or ramrod of the proper size into the barrel (start at the muzzel). The barrel could be damaged if the proper sized cleaning rod or ramrod is not used.
• Push the jammed pellet into the pellt loading port (forward of the bolt). (Fig 7).
• Do not try to reuse that pellet.
• If you are not able to unjam your air rifle by following this procedure, take no further action. Benjamin Sheridan Corporation or an Authorized Service Station will unjam your air rifle.

Loading Pellets
WARNING: Use .20 caliber pellets only in your C9 series rifle. Use .177 caliber pellets only in your model 397 rifle. Use .22 caliber pellets only in your model 392 rifle. Never reuse ammunition. Use of any other ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to the air rifle.

• Put the air rifle "On Safe".
• Point the air rifle in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Push bolt handle up and pull the bolt all the way back until you hear two clicks and the bolt stays rearward (Fig. 3).
• Place a pellet (nose first) into the loading port (breech). This is a single shot pellet rifle. Load no more than one pellet at a time.
• Lightly push the pellet into the barrel by closing the bolt and pushing the bolt handle down to lock. DO NOT jam the bolt forward. This will damage your rifle.
• Be sure bolt is closed before firing. If it is not closed and fully locked, the pellet may not be discharged.

Unloading Pellets

• Aim the air rifle in a SAFE DIRECTION, take it "Off Safe" and fire.
• You may also unload your rifle by following the directions listed under Removing a Jammed Pellet.

Aiming and Firing Safely

• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• Always aim your air rifle in a SAFE DIRECTION. When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear, take the air rifle "Off Safe" and pull the trigger to fire.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or something you had not intended to hit.
• Always choose your target carefully. It is best to shoot at paper bullseye targets which are attached to a safe backstop such as the Crosman 850 Target Trap. A heavey blanket should be hung behind the Target Trap to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
• Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
• Your air rifle is designed for target shooting and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Always remember to place your target carefully. Think about what you will hit if you miss the target.
• The air rifle is correctly aimed when the front sight blade is positioned exactly in the notch of the rear sight. The top of the front sight blade should be even with the top of the notch in the rear sight. The bullseye should appear to rest on the top of the front sight.

Safety

• Always handle your rifle as if is loaded.
• Use .20 caliber pellets only in your C9 series rifle. Use .177 caliber pellets only in your model 397 rifle. Use .22 caliber pellets only in your model 392 rifle.
• Use only the recommended Pellets.
• Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
• Remember that this is a high efficiency rifle capable of propelling a pellet over 600 yards.
• Always check a rifle to see if it is loaded when removed from storage or received from another person.
• Never transport your rifle when loaded.
• Do not aim at people or pets. Never shoot at a hard surface or water.
• Be sure that your target and backstop are safe.
• Make sure you can control the direction of the muzzle if you stumble or fall.
• Unload your air rifle before giving it to another person.
• Always wear shooting glasses when shooting your rifele.
• Always store your rifle in a secure location out of the reach of children or unskilled users.
• When transferring this rifle be sure to include this instruction manual.
• Repairs to this rifle should only be done by Authorized Service Station.
• Never leave a loaded gun unattended.