Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber Reviews
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★★★★★
“One of the best”
Written on: 10/10/2012 by gmorganv (3 reviews written)
My father bought me a Blue Streak when I was in my early teens, about 1976. At the time, I had been borrowing his .22 LR firearm for hunting squirrels. Once I got my Blue Streak, I no longer wanted to use his rifle, because the Blue Streak was enough for squirrel hunting and target practice, and the ammo was cheaper. I shot many squirrels and pest birds with the old "yellow box" 5mm pellets that came with the gun and I re-ordered from Sheridan as needed. Later, when I was 18 and had my... (read more)
★★★★★
“1974 sheridan blue streak”
Written on: 01/08/2012 by taylor13
just bought the rifle. near mint condition with factory williams peep site. this rifle is a tack driver. the most accurate air rifle i have ever shot. (read more)
★★★★★
“Old Blue Streak”
Written on: 21/09/2011 by ky1946
Bought mine in early 60s, I have shot about 2000 rounds thru today. The first thing I did was remove the stock, one screw, and lightly sanded the entire stock. Stained with true oil, still looks great. I believe I have replaced the o-ring one time on the cocking mechanism. My home burned in 2011 and the gun was in the upstairs closet. I was able to retrieve the gun and had smoke damage on the back of the stock. The scope was damaged by peeling paint. I cocked the gun, pumped 3 pumps and shot... (read more)
★★★★★
“1974 Sheridan blue streak ( Racine Wisconsin built)”
Written on: 29/05/2011
Best pellet gun for the money at the time. I think it was the best pellet built! Even today nothing comes close, not even a new Blue Streak. Every thing about that rifle was to like. I put a Williams peep sight on it and almost never missed what I was shooting at. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my blue streak since 1975. I LOVE THIS RIFLE....”
Written on: 03/09/2010
I've had my blue streak since 1975. I LOVE THIS RIFLE. it's still the most accurate gun I have ever had. I don't get very excited about anything. but if you are looking for an air rifle. try a blue streak. you will not be disappointed. after 35 years I need it rebuilt. I wonder if you can buy anything today that will last that long. maybe I will buy a new one for my son. just to make sure it's still the same I may have to use it for a while (read more)
★★★★★
“My Mom bought me this Sheridan air rifle in 1977. I...”
Written on: 11/08/2010
My Mom bought me this Sheridan air rifle in 1977. I have killed crows, squirrels, and even a ground hog with it over the years. I gave it to my younger brother in approximately 1995. He shot muskrats with it. I recently retired, and my brother gave it back to me in 2006. I have bench tested it for accuracy at 35 yards and the rifle still groups like new. These air rifles last a lifetime without any maintenance what so ever. By far the best air rifle ever made in the states. Just a drop of... (read more)
★★★★★
“I inherited my fathers old CB9 a few years ago. It was...”
Written on: 27/03/2010 by dohcacr (1 review written)
I inherited my fathers old CB9 a few years ago. It was purchased in 1966 and spent most of it's time in my Dad's closet. It had a can of Sheridan pellets with it(~50 left of 500), and that is probably the only usage this Sheridan has seen. I decided to put a Simmons Red Dot sight on it because my eyes are not capable of making the most of open sights anymore. I used a Crosman 4-Pc Intermount base with the Simmons, and had it sighted in at 30 yards in about 30 minutes. The sighting in only... (read more)
★★★★★
“does anyone know where to buy replacement parts for...”
Written on: 19/02/2010
does anyone know where to buy replacement parts for the sheridan? If so please e-mail me at Lwrd383@aol.com thanks (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my sheridan blue streak for 39 years this...”
Written on: 17/12/2009 by jtodd1909 (1 review written)
I have had my sheridan blue streak for 39 years this is the most accurate air rifle i have ever shot have killed squirrels with it, no problem. just want to know has anyone killed a deer with one yet ??? (read more)
★★★★★
“.Well dont have alot to say about the New Rifles, ”
Written on: 21/08/2009
.Well dont have alot to say about the New Rifles,
But i have a Vintage Sheridan Blue Streak
That is in the 20cal shoots Extra Hard will shoot
clean threw a piece on high gauge Tin at 50Yards
Tack-Driver..Lots of Squackers behind this Rifle
it was Mfg in Racine..I love it and would like to
buy another
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★★★★★
“Accurate...Powerful....reliable...sturdy I have had a...”
Written on: 10/07/2009
Accurate...Powerful....reliable...sturdy I have had a Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber for almost 30 years.. Thousands of shots...no repairs.. That is the best review I could give! (read more)
★★★★★
“The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is an excellent...”
Written on: 21/06/2009
The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is an excellent pump air rifle. Extremely accurate, reliable and hard-hitting. I bought mine in 1974 and at 35 years old, it's still going strong. In just mounted a scope after shooting a Williams receiver sight for many years. (read more)
★★★★★
“My grandfather bought, used it, loved. He gave it to...”
Written on: 21/05/2009
My grandfather bought, used it, loved. He gave it to my father, used it, loved it. He passed it down to me, still using it, still loving it. Accuracy is unbeatable, handling is amazing,the Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is an all around great air gun... GRACKLES BEWARE. (read more)
★★★★★
“My Sheridan was acquired in 1978, and recently had a...”
Written on: 01/05/2009 by 57snider (1 review written)
My Sheridan was acquired in 1978, and recently had a "steroid" upgrade by MAC1. After pellets were weighed, the following chronograph results were measured after 14 pumps each; 9.28 grain Beeman Bear, 879.5 fps(15.94 ft lbs); 12.14 gr Beeman Silver Jet, 826.7 fps(18.43 ft lbs); 14.82 gr Sheridan cylindrical, 746.6 fps(18.35 ft lbs); 15.67 gr Beeman Silver Arrow, 775.0 fps(20.90 ft lbs); 23.25 gr Eun Jin, 658.5 fps(22.39 ft lbs). Results with 8 pumps each were: Sheridan pellet, 645.2... (read more)
★★★★★
“My Dad bought the Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber in...”
Written on: 30/03/2009 by katmark4 (1 review written)
My Dad bought the Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber in the 1950's. I'm 52 years old. He gave it to me when I was @ 14. The best shot I ever saw anyone make was my dad with this great weapon. 20 yrds. (read more)
★★★★★
“FANTASTIC The real thing ! Im 54 years old guy from...”
Written on: 14/11/2008 by nyponbuske
FANTASTIC The real thing ! Im 54 years old guy from Stockholm Sweden. I bought my Sheridan over 35 years ago. Still running after more than 40.000 bullets. LOVE IT !! No repairs No problems !
I will give it to my son soon. Maybe I will keep it. Its my life!
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★★★★★
“This gun was made when guns were real, not cheep like...”
Written on: 12/07/2008 by brianag618 (1 review written)
This gun was made when guns were real, not cheep like most of todays. It was my first Air Gun I have ever owned, and thru today still fired very strongly. Just had it completly re-built after 35 + years of on again and off again shooting, and I even still have the orignal pellets and container left over from the 1960's in the Sheridan name and the 5m/m cal. Has always been a very strong and accurate shooter. It started showing its age as we do, so I have had it completly re-built with all... (read more)
★★★★★
“This rifle is the best all around air gun on the...”
Written on: 11/07/2008 by 2000RoadKing (1 review written)
This rifle is the best all around air gun on the market today. I bought mine back in 1970, (serial number 8691H), when I got back form Nam to hunt small game. I have killed rabbits at 45 yards, (has to be a head shot or they might run off). Anything closer than that is pretty much a good kill. I have never had a problem with this gun, and have put thousands of pellets through it. I don't know what the new ones look or shoot like, but I wouldn't sell or trade this one for any other weapon (read more)
★★★★★
“This is a great gun powerful and accurate a must have...”
Written on: 12/05/2008 by billiebionic
This is a great gun powerful and accurate a must have to any gun collector. Last year i killed a deer with my sheridans 5m/m blue streak awesome gun (read more)
★★★★★
“A great piece of kit. No spring to maintain, no dive...”
Written on: 08/04/2008
A great piece of kit. No spring to maintain, no dive bottle or separate pump to worry about, the Lazy Man's rifle of choice!
Bought mine for £150 6 years ago.
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★★★★★
“This gun is the best gun i ever had my dad got his in...”
Written on: 31/03/2008
This gun is the best gun i ever had my dad got his in 1974 when he was 13 and he passed it on to me and i am extremely amazed on how fast and deadly accurate it is. I will never let go of this gun it is the best gun i have ever shot and the best gun my dad has ever shot and it still shoots like brand new. (read more)
★★★★★
“Got one 18 years ago and you wouldnt believe what a...”
Written on: 24/03/2008
Got one 18 years ago and you wouldnt believe what a great gun it is. THe Sheridan Blue Streak is a great gun, a real killer of small game. I need to find someone to overhaul mine. (read more)
★★★★★
“My Sheridan Blue Streak rifle is 28 years old...”
Written on: 06/03/2008 by scattergun (1 review written)
My Sheridan Blue Streak rifle is 28 years old thousands of rounds shot and still using it . (read more)
★★★★★
“I just got this gun from a air gun show yesterday. The...”
Written on: 21/07/2007 by G28emmi (6 reviews written)
I just got this gun from a air gun show yesterday. The seller let me have a couple shots with it. I was so amazed by how accurate it was. I hit both two pins in a row. I just had to have this gun. I can't wait till squirrel season. (read more)
★★★★★
“The only Sheridan I owned was a silver streak bought...”
Written on: 22/12/2006 by rugerman (25 reviews written)
The only Sheridan I owned was a silver streak bought new in 1956. It was the "thumber" one. I shot it on my basement range, small game hunting and plinking. There was no plastic what-so-ever on this gun, a big plus with me. The pellets came in a metal can then. Now there are many more pellet types available. It had more than enough accuracy for my uses.
In the 1970's I sent the gun in for a rebuild. It was losing air. The forearm was splitting a bit. They sent the gun back with a new forearm...
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Landon's Response to rugerman's Review
Written on: 31/01/2007
I own the very same "Thumber" version. I have loved it since I was 16 (only 30 now) I am thinking of sending it in as well. How much did it cost for the work? It may be old but it is well made. The all metal construction is such a quality defining attribute. It has never been cleaned and it has probably only had 1,000 to 3,000 pellets thrugh it. I took a beating and still fires well. When I was younger I didn't know it was 5mm and I used to fire .177 thrugh it. I hope it did not damage it. I think I will test its accuracy before I send it in.
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Rugerman's Response to rugerman's Review
Written on: 31/01/2007
Sorry, I can't recall the cost of a rebuild. It was too long ago. My local gun shop sent it in for me. It was well worth the cost though. A great gun.
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★★★★★
“I have owned Sheridan air rifles and pistols since the...”
Written on: 08/10/2006 by RJM52 (1 review written)
I have owned Sheridan air rifles and pistols since the early 1980s, only wish I had bought one years before. The first one owned, a Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber, was used so much it finally had a major separation of the barrel/receiver and the pump body, probably due to the over tightening of the scope mount. It has really outstanding wood however and will one day be refinished and transferred to another gun.
In addition to this SS I have 4 other older Sheridans dating from the mid...
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★★★★★
“I can't speak for the new ones after Crosman took over...”
Written on: 03/09/2006 by banomad (1 review written)
I can't speak for the new ones after Crosman took over the production but I recently got my 25 year old Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber out of storage, after not shooting it for 15 years, and it is still an amazing gun with great quality. It shoots as straight as it did when I was a kid. I prefer the high quality Benjamin 14.3 gr. pellets and can hit just about anything with the open sights that came standard on the rifle. (read more)
★★★★★
“I purchased my Sheridan in 1970 and it has served me...”
Written on: 24/07/2006 by billbass
I purchased my Sheridan in 1970 and it has served me faithfully through the years. Now, after a several year "lay off", I find the pump will deliver no "air pressure". I assume that the piston head seal has succummed to age and inactivity.
Does anyone know whether parts are still available and from where?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Rjm52's Response to 252486_billbass's Review
Written on: 08/10/2006
Can be repaired by Mac1 Airguns in California. They have done several of mine, and their work is first rate.
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<br/>Bob
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Streak's Response to 252486_billbass's Review
Written on: 13/03/2007
Bobs right. Tim at Mac1 does great things with bluestreaks. He has two of mine right now. If you had always stored your gun with 2-3 pumps in it it would probably never stopped working. Also a few drops of Crosman pellgun oil on the pump head could bring it back to life.
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Rjm52's Response to 252486_billbass's Review
Written on: 19/08/2007
MAC 1 Airgun Distributors in California is who I have had rebuild my guns. If you do a Google search there is also a company named Bryant that sells rebuild kits and tools.
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<br/>Bob
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Xlendigozo's Response to 252486_billbass's Review
Written on: 02/04/2009
thanks to all very helpful i contacted bryant
<br/>now waiting for reply
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★★★★★
“The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is an outstanding...”
Written on: 17/07/2006 by 284winchester
The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is an outstanding all around pellet rifle for pests ranging up to squirrels. Very flat shooting and likes most pellets. I find that Silver Arrows are most accurate and penetrate the best. This rifle is easily capable of 30 yd. kill shots on squirrels, but 10-20 is certain death if you do your end of the shot. Also once you learn to use a peep sight this rifle is deadly accurate. Painting the tip of the front sight with "white-out" will make the front... (read more)
★★★★★
“Wow I bought a Sheridan Blue Streak in 1985 and just...”
Written on: 01/03/2006 by sportytj (5 reviews written)
Wow I bought a Sheridan Blue Streak in 1985 and just refound it again in the basement. Still works like new only thing is I cant find the original ammo anywhere supposed to be harder than the new stuff. Pure classic gun with plenty of power to spare, at eight pumps it gets to page 500 in the phone book at 30 yards. Enough to take a deer down at close range if you like. The classic value of old Sheridans is going up daily I've been offered $275 for it and passed! (read more)
Leonidus's Response to sportytj's Review
Written on: 06/03/2006
I wouldn't shoot a deer from an airgun of this caliber. It's not responsible hunting, there's a very high chance the pellet would only wound the creature and make it suffer. For deer hunting it's better to get something more powerful.
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★★★★★
“I have just finished sighting in this Sheridan Blue...”
Written on: 15/05/2005 by Botim (2 reviews written)
I have just finished sighting in this Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber air rifle and I am ecstactic with its and my own performance. Elsewhere in these reviews you will find my review of a RWS 320 I had recently purchased to replace my very old Crossman 2200. (Coincindently, Rem 700 ADL centerfire rifle sights will mount rite up on a crossman 2200, and they are fantastic open sights). This sheridan purchase unlike the 320 was not a mistake. The 320 really had me believing it was partly my... (read more)
★★★★★
“Hi i've owned my Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber Air...”
Written on: 26/04/2005 by metro 528
Hi i've owned my Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber Air Rifle for aobut 4 to 5 years and its still performing great just as i got it. My old friend gave it to me and said its a powerful gun. I'm thinking he's just trying to show off and be like 'look what I got'. But man when I was pumping the rifle I can feel its getting harder and harder to pump so i'm then thinking boy I wonder what the power really is like? I took my first shot and it had just a hair of kickback and it was very loud when... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've nicknamed my Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber big...”
Written on: 16/03/2005 by airgunner321 (1 review written)
I've nicknamed my Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber big Ben, I just purchased it two days ago and love it. I had the 397 but wanted a bigger caliber to hunt and seeing how the 397 preformed so well it just felt natural to go with the cb9. The day I got it I dropped a nutter with a meaty thud well outside of 30 yards with a 4+32 scope plan on getting another 3+9+40 like I had on my 397. Over all this gun is a dream come true power accuracy maintainable and just an all around nice airgun. I... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is ok for mucking...”
Written on: 09/03/2005 by karl31 (3 reviews written)
The Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber is ok for mucking about in the garden but if your going hunting for rabbits its way too noisy when your pumping it, the sights on it are awful, there's better sights on a smk b2 for £35, its kind of nice to shoot and the bolt action is nice, for £150 its over priced in the uk, I prefer my webley xocet xs for hunting, if I paid about £100 I would be more happy with it Americans seem to love it but that's because its made in America ,the pumping action is... (read more)
Karl31's Response to karl31's Review
Written on: 03/09/2005
anybody know how to make it more powerful
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Baranjhn's Response to karl31's Review
Written on: 30/12/2005
To get more power go to http://www.mac1airgun.com/. He'll get them to go about 900 fps. He calls them "Steroids".
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★★★★★
“I have two air guns, the Beeman GS950 .22 and this...”
Written on: 18/10/2004 by KG1OK
I have two air guns, the Beeman GS950 .22 and this CB9. The power is close to the Beeman at 8 pumps and just as accurate. This is a small and light weight gun that packs a punch. I was able to put 1 pump and scare off my neighbor's cat, something I would never do with the Beeman. If I had one compliant it would be that the screw to raise and lower the rear sight is smack dab in the way, and looks like paralex error when aiming the rifle. (read more)
Leggy's Response to 174384_KG1OK's Review
Written on: 17/01/2005
Sorry to correct, but "Parallax" does not feature on this rifle's sight. What parallax means is the illusion of magnification caused by concentric circles, or focus. I don't find that you either used this meaning or made it clear what you were referring to.
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★★★★★
“If you could only own one airgun Sheridan Blue Streak...”
Written on: 15/09/2004 by cvarcher
If you could only own one airgun Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber should be it. It has a Real Walnut stock, lightweight(5.7lbs) and short 37 1/2",rustproof barrel and compression tube, good trigger, great power, accurate, reliable, cheap and All American made. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my .20cal "Blue Streak" for approx. 8-9yrs....”
Written on: 17/07/2004 by eericson (2 reviews written)
I have had my .20cal "Blue Streak" for approx. 8-9yrs. I recently scoped it using stock mounts with a Bushnell 4x9-40 scope. Accuracy is great using Beeman Crow Magnum pellets, ok with Benjiman cylindrical, my gun does NOT LIKE Beeman Kodiak's, I cannot get a good grouping for my life shooting these. I have used this gun for everything from targets to plinking and hunting. I have achieved 4-5 shot groupings of 3/4" of an inch at 30yds. on windless days, with many pellets going thru the same... (read more)
★★★★★
“Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber - I have owned a...”
Written on: 21/06/2004 by 65dogs (5 reviews written)
Sheridan Blue Streak .20 caliber - I have owned a silver streak (same gun, just not blued) for 25 years. The gun still shoots excellently. I have never mounted a scope due to the cost but in the hands of a skilled marksman the rifle will take anything from squirrels/rats with ease to 30 yards. The rifle is not impacted as much by wind as the .177 and retains down range energy much better than the smaller .177.
With iron sights, the rifle will group 5 shots off a rest in my hands leaving...
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★★★★★
“I've owned a few of these over the last 15 years and...”
Written on: 05/01/2004 by grammerman (3 reviews written)
I've owned a few of these over the last 15 years and all of them were accurate and powerful. They will be around for ages as they have a devoted following and are still in production after 50 years or so. If you compare these guns to what you get for $50 in a Daisy or Crosman it is about ten times higher quality. My current gun will shoot the Benjamin/Sheridan Cylindridal pellets which weigh 14.3 grains at about 800 fps with ten pumps. Very stout performance from a gun you can get for about... (read more)
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Written on: 29/05/2011
Bought mine in 1974 also. It now needs to be rebuilt. 37 years old. Doesn't owe me a dime. Best gun a ever owned. Don't expect a new one to be as good like I did. They arn't even close.