Lee Enfield Sentry Review & Accuracy Test - Excellent value for money
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We take a look at the Lee Enfield Sentry - with a full run through of the rifle and some practice shooting.
Presented by Richard Saunders from Alpha Militaria - an air rifle review and information site. Richard, has been shooting air rifles for nearly forty years. Today he hunts and carries out pest control on more than a thousand acres spread across different locations in the south of England. He is a regular contributor to Airgun Shooter magazine, writing mainly hunting features and product reviews, as well The Airgun Show on CZcams.
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Just decided to purchase another 177. I saw your review on the Lee Enfield and have now decided that i shall be purchasing one. Thanks again for a fantastic review keep up the great work and happy shooting.
Thanks for producing this review, been looking at these for a few weeks and am quite interested in one. Personally I really like its styling. Nice to see it had reasonable performance under those conditions.
Don't, go for a gamo gx40 it shoots rings around this piece of garbage
What a review! Straight to the point and clear to understand, I’m looking on buying one of these so thank you for the honest review.
Thanks very much. Good luck with your new rifle!
What a stunning looking rifle with a great name and great price. I might have to try and pick one of these up, thanks for the review 😊 👍
You're welcome, and thanks for watching.
Great video love the indepth description brilliant great watch love the look of it I live an hour away from shooting party in lichfield lol
Good honest review thanks. Bought one in 177 for "plinking" fun. Fitted AR open sights and replaced the moderator with a quality one. It really is a good rifle for the money. I am lucky to have some land so distances can be varied. Trigger is not bad at all. It actually will give decent results at out to forty yards on opens, ragged groups of three inches are the norm with a variety of pellets. At fifty yards performance drops off obviously. It is heavy but shoots well from bench or prone. Charging is a doddle, the regulator gives a good account of itself with about a hundred shots per fill. I use it for fun shooting, not tried it for pesting, but I think with a telly it could be useful for none FAC holders at close ranges. Build quality is very good too, the addition of Picatinny rails is something the overcharging western PCP makers need to be aware of.
Thanks very much Jon. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
What moderator did you get for it?
I like it.
There’s nothing like the sound of a nice cocking action.
Great review. 👍
Thanks very much. And I totally agree!
Great review thanks 👍
Thanks for watching Mark.
Got myslef one of these a few days before your review and can’t fault it ! Shoots like a dream and had some great groupings
Glad you like it Kevin. Great rifle at twice the price.
Hi Kevin what pellets shoot the best?
@@chriscooke1677 hi mate I sold it a few weeks back but I found the jsb 15.89 and also the air arms in the same shot well
Hi Richard.
Great for beginners as an entry level pcp.Shame about the wind,but another good review.
Look forward to the next video.
Atb.👍🏻😀
Thanks Justin - it won't be long! Thanks for watching.
Great to see reviews on the budget pcp air rifle's. Cant say i'm altogether struck on that curiosity! It's got a lovely Draganov type but stock on it with a botched Daystate renegade frame around the fore end. For the price point i lean very much towards the ATA Airbourne you reviewed. Great vid as usual!
Its a marmite look alright! But a lot better in the flesh!
Really like the look of this rifle
I love this because everyone hate the look of it. I think i will get one of these for me first pcp rifle and I'll probably go for .22 as i don't own a .22 yet. Looks perfect for garden shooting
Got mine since 2019 december with Hawke optics,i love it!
10/10 for your review mate.
Thanks very much.
I like the wood on the stock Richard, it has amazing grain and I do like a thumbhole stock. It looks a bit like a Wolverine C, which I have and like, as you say a bit Marmite but I quite liked it
It certainly grew on me, but then again. I do like Marmite!
Great video, is this gun still in rotation, if so how is performing over time? Cheers
Beautiful looking rifle
Great review 👌
Thanks very much.
Beautiful is certainly not an adjective that springs to my mind looking at it. Being kind I would say 'functional' but I can see there being problems with that that thin cross section on the stock.
Great video as always 👌🏻. Out of all the budget guns you've reviewed what would your top 2? Thanks
Thanks Chris. I think the NP-03 and ATA Airborne are great value or money. Thanks for watching.
When I saw that XISICO brand on the gauge... I said : Made by Xisico in China, assembled by Enfield in UK
An awful lot of high quality PCP's are made in China. In fact an awful lot of everything is made in China if most did but know it.
Something Different food for thought 👍
Good video
Thanks Matthew.
Very tidy video buddy.. Would love to see some pellet testing on that rifle if possible.. Ive had 3 customers that purchased them and cannot get them to group at all.. Cheers
Thanks very much. I've found H&N Barracudas go really well. It was a really windy day too which didn't help either! Thanks for watching.
Hi Richard very interesting review can not quite put my finger on it but there’s just something about it I like would be interested to see a revisit after some pellet testing it’s got to be more accurate than that it’s a British Enfield after all what would the queen say lol 😂 , look forward to the revisit 👍all the best great job regards MR.T
Yes, the accuracy test wasn't the best. Straight out of the box and a really blustery day. I've been using it with 18 grain H&N Baracudas and the group are a lot better. Been shooting lots of rabbits with it too! Thanks for watching.
It's not accurate at all , total garbage don't waste your time and money like I did . Made in China under a bought. Company name , I thought the same as you . I've honestly shot buckshot out to 50 yards that grouped better
" fix a bayonet on it" :-) brilliant :-).
As far as looks go, it appears they could not decide between classic and tactical, ended up tacticrap, However, Function always tops form, SO?.
pity , as I for one would love an Lee Enfield (I could love)
thanks for the review Richard
You know what Henry, when I first laid eyes on the Sentry I felt exactly the same, but it genuinely grew on me the more I used it. Having had the benefit of pellet testing it performs pretty good too. Thanks for watching.
The picatinny rails on top can have something like a lazer and not interfere with the scope... As proven with the Gamo swarm.
My American version xisco sentry loves H&N field target trophy 14.66 gr 553 head size. one hole at 30 yards. give them a try.
Hi. I've been using 18g Barracudas and they have performed much better. Thanks for watching.
There is only one thing I don't like and that is you are very limited on what silencer you can pop on it because of the air cylinder coming so far forward?
Thanks for the review Richard, I am new to air shooting and I do like the look of this and so was interest with your review. On further investigations on CZcams reviews for this air rifle, Xisico Sentry comes up and looks the same apart from the cocking system, are these made by the same manufacturer? Any further update on the accuracy testing? Any advise on buying my first PCP? Once again thanks for the reviews RobM
Hi Robert. I'm glad we could help. And yes, they all come from the same manufacturer. Do you have a budget in mind? Don't forget to budget for a scope as well. There are lots of good reasonably priced PCP rifles out there, but some shockers too! If you can let me know how much you want to spend I'll gladly provide some recommendations.
I love the look of this rifle but, being very new to the sport, I'm hesitant. Is the Walther RM8 Varmint significantly better out of the box or was it mainly down to better conditions on the review day? Love the Channel!
Thanks Jason - glad you like it and thanks for watching! The rifle was exactly as you see in the video and straight out of the box. Earlier versions of the RM8 had an issue with pellets jamming, but I believe whatever the issue was has now been designed out. We use Varmints as club rifles at Reading Air Target Shooting club and they have proved to be very reliable and resilient. If you can, buy new from a reputable dealer like The Sportsman Gun Centre. Not only do they price competitively, they also have excellent customer service if you do have an issue. I hope that helps.
Brilliant video 😎
I hope it was just wind affecting accuracy 😱
Thanks very much...
Nice review thanks! Isn't this the same gun as the xisico sentry?
Thanks Stewart. Yes, I believe it is.
Nice gun and nice review.
The grouping is completely disappointing.
Maybe if you raised the power of the regulator you would have a more centered group.
I believe that 590 fps is to slow.
I think for the 5.5 you should be looking at 800 to 900fps depending on the barrel.
Thanks very much. Yes, the group wasn't great. In the rifle's defence, it was straight out of the box and shot without the benefit of pellet testing. And it was really windy that day too. I have used the Sentry since with different pellets and have found 18 grain H&N Barracudas work well. Unfortunately you cannot adjust the regulator on the model for the UK as doing so would take you over the 12 ft lbs limit. Thanks for watching.
Then it would be FAC
Was going to get one Monday but after that group I won't bother.
Don't let me put you off...
@@alphamilitaria2756mind you saying that it need bedding in.
Made in The Workers' Paradise of China by any chance? Or Turkey like that other "iconic" English brand Webley?
We're all part of one big happy economy Jack. You know that :)
@@alphamilitaria2756 I worry whether Made in China goods have been made by slave labour and the profits invested in corrupt government/government sponsored business. We should avoid Chinese goods for good morals. Buy a Gamo instead .... made in Birmingham by craftsmen.
@@silvereith There are legitimately quality craftsmen woking for great companies in China that are sadly often overshadowed by their countrymen that incist on copying someone else work and making it cheap or engage in questionable business practices. Maxace Knives to give an example.
thinking of getting one of these used But the forum guys say to to get it as it is not the best.
What do you say to a used model ?
Hi Edgar. It's important you set your expectations accordingly. This is a budget/entry level PCP and if you're looking to plink a few tin cans, do some informal target shooting and maybe deal with a few pests out to 15/20 yards and the styling appeals, then sure, go for it. But if you are looking for more precision there are better performing rifles for similar money in my experience. Please let us know if you want any input on alternatives.
Is that dirt from the barrel hitting the target slightly after the pellet strikes?
Hi, and thanks or watching. No, its not dirt but fragments from the shoot 'n see target on the board behind the red, white and blue target coming through.
What is the best 2.2 pellets for this beauty would you recommend good sir?
Hi Drew. With my new rifles I work through some Air Arms Diabolo Field, JSB Exacts and some H&N pellets - Baracuda, Field Trophy usually - to find what works best. I've found the Air Arms difficult to beat and most of my rifles like them. JSB do a sample pack - 30 or so pellets of all the different types they sell. Its worth getting hold of one and working through them. Good luck. www.thewolfman.co.uk/jsb-test-diabolo-22.html
I can see that rather thin stock having problems in the future. The whole thing would look and wear better with a fully synthetic stock.
The shot count seems odd to me - 100 shots at .177 but 120 shots with the larger / heavier .22 projectiles. Does the .22 rifle come with a larger bottle?
Hi Bran. t seems counter intuitive I know, but shot count with .22 is usually higher than .177. I wish could explain why...
.22 pellets are more efficient with air, it is to do with the magic of physics.
hi mate what scope do you have on it in the vid, thanks
Hi Henry. I can't honestly remember the exact model, but it was one of the PAO scopes from The Shooting Party. I've used their scopes many times in the past on review rifles and they are good value and perform well. www.shootingparty.uk/product-category/air-rifle-scopes/. Thanks for watching and best wishes for the new year.
Which would you choose between this and the Airacuda max?
Hi. I'd have the Airacuda Max.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Whoa, fast reply marra thankyou, I have a plan to 'pup one or the other, if I have funds I'd be putting Jts guts into the heavily modified Sentry chassis but it's either or at the moment :-)
Thank you for your vote 🤘
Has anyone on here had an issue with very tight fitting magazines?
Thank.
Search flying dragon air rifles to see the 2 American versions Latest version has side lever cocking
Not my cup of tea, but you can't knock it for under £400, & with more pellet testing as you rightly said, I bet it'd be great for hunting in a hide etc once you find the perfect pellet. Look forward to the next sub £500 rifle you review as those are the ones that will appeal to the many.....not the few!
You wouldn't happen to know where I can get another filll probe for my 25 caliber? And a few magazines? When I move from one house to another somehow they came up missing.
Hi Maurice. At least you know that having sourced some new ones you'll find the ones you lost straight away! The best place to start with is The Shooting Party, the official distributor. www.shootingparty.uk/ Good luck!
Bagnall and Kirkwood have a probe for sale: spares.bagnallandkirkwood.co.uk/product/lee-enfield-sentry-charging-filling-probe-quick-connect-fp86/
So does that probe work on all 3 type? .177 .22 and the .25?
For the money it’s not bad at all.
I was at my local range where my (socially distanced) neighbor was shooting his hydrodipped Sentry, the gun was certainly accurate and reliable, I even had the opportunity to purchase one myself, but as some have mentioned, its a bit of a marmite gun.
Its certainly functional, but I don't personally care for the shotgun appearance or how the ONLY reason it looks somewhat proportional is the silencer.
Sooo... Functional and effective at its job, but the look... Meh.
I'm waiting for my local RFD to let me know whether he can order a Hatsan Factor or whether I need to order one and use him as an intermediary RFD
Thanks for watching Gaisa. As you say, the Lee Enfield Sentry will divide people based on its looks, but a lot of gun for the money. Did you see our review of the Factor? czcams.com/video/NKG8hSFmzas/video.html
@@alphamilitaria2756 Oh yes! :)
It was one of the reviews that helped me choose the factor over the Kral Jumbo Hi-Cap.
Question is does it have a BSA barrel cause the lee enfield was build by BSA.
Hi Lex. I strongly doubt t. I'm afraid the only connection with the original Lee Enfield is the fact the letters for the two company names are arranged in the same order!
Would have been nice though i love the BSA barrel.
@@lexblack8306 Wouldn't it just! Cold hammer forged BSA barrels are right up there with the best. Thanks for watching.
Is the gun regulated
Yes indeed. 08:25.
👍😎
Stock looks alot like. The Remington Sabre th
If they offered all wood or all synthetic it would sell better. Not for me but it quite a lot of gun for £400
Its looks grow on you. Well they did for me! And with the benefit of some pellet testing, the accuracy improved too. Thanks for watching Roy.
NOT MADE BY LEE ENFIELD~ MADE BY XISCO IN ASIA AND SOLD FOR 100 BUCKS LESS UNDER THE XISCO NAME~ ITS THE SAME RIFLE
This is just a rebadged Xisico Sentry HC Deluxe PCP...?!??
Wear can I get one????
The Shooting Party stock them: www.shootingparty.uk/product/lee-enfield-sentry-regulated-pcp-air-rifle/
You might want to try shooting without the rubber band squeezing the barrel against the airtube..........
Hi Andries. No squeezing going on...
@@alphamilitaria2756 Hi Richard, do not want to be a wise guy or mean, but you might check from 12.27 / 12.32. Been there done that. 🤓🧐
@@andriessluiter4269 Hi Andries. I'm still not sure what you mean? I tried the rifle with and without the chrono attached to check it does not impact accuracy (it does on some rifles) but with this one it made no difference at all.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Richard, the rubber band sqeezes the barrel against the tube. Made screen picc and made picc bigger..... but then if it does not interfere with grouping then hey your lucky this time. When I did “ rubber band the barrel to the tube” things went haywire on me......since then I made sure the barrel was free floating all the time. Rubberbanded the chrono on the tube only.
It just looked wrong in my eyes. What said, do not want te be a wise guy or mean.
Bought one of these , biggest mistake I have ever made, shot to shot consistency of a watering can fitted with a sprinkler , cheap Chinese knock off sold under a bought name . Avoid like the plague. Does pose the question though , what range were you shooting the review at ? Do you still have the rifle? Can I shoot it ?
Sorry to hear that Dave. The rifle you saw in the video was loaned and has been sent back. It shot exactly as you saw in the video. I'm assuming you cleaned the barrel, pellet tested and went through a running in period? It is about the cheapest PCP you can buy.
@@alphamilitaria2756 yep did all those things and after 4 months just gave up , traded it in at a huge loss for a Spanish/British PCP that shoots thumbnail groups at 35 yards.
566 No FAC ?
I don't believe so Jim, but willing to be told otherwise if someone else knows different?
@@alphamilitaria2756 .22 Air Arms Field Diabolo is 16 grains which at 566 fps equates to 11 ft.lb precisely.
@@SomaliCoastguard Thanks for watching. I worked it out at 11.38 ft. lbs. and I think the chrono was showing 11.4. Either way, well within the 12 ft lbs legal limit in most of the UK.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Yep. Just realised that my calculator had been set to round down! Anyway great video and I shall be watching more. Cheers.
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Looks like a clone of a chinese rifle sold by a couple online suppliers. Xisco brand for chinese. And Jefferson state air rifles for a moded version of the chinese model basically.
I don't think its a clone, all coming from the same source and marketed by different importers/distributers under different brands. Thanks for watching.
I had this rifle now the junk yard does. Bad magazines, didn't hold air, breech seals get ripped up quickly.....even with power mods the gun is very low on power. Better off buying anything but this piece.
Sorry to hear that. Did you return it to your RFD and give them a chance to put things right?
@@alphamilitaria2756 I did not the gun was a disaster in every way, such a headache that I just binned it. It wasn't worth any more of my time of even trying to return it. I just don't see the point of giving this gun a decent review it really is the bottom of the barrel of pcp airguns imo. There are much better options out there that won't break the bank and have proven reliability. This gun is a complete train wreck imo. A first time pcp buyer should avoid this brand. If a person wants a low power and poorly made airgun that has extremely poor quality magazines that break only after a few uses, also very expensive to replace and not easy to repair this rifle might be for you lol. Buyers should be aware of the issues stated
is this a air gun????????????????if so why .you need a proper 308.or 7mm or 3006..300 .not a bb gun
Thanks for watching. I didn't realise Nerf make them in those calibres?
I was told this is a Chinese rifle what gives?
Made in China. It has been out in the USA for over a year, under a different name, 😁👍
Yep. Not new over here either...
Very poor grouping, don’t fool yourself, just be honest. I totally respect your reviews but when you get hold of a lemon just inform the viewers please.
Hi Allen. I didn't claim the Sentry displayed impressive accuracy. I said that 'the grouping wasn't the best' and explained that the conditions were very windy (you could see that from the way the target was flapping about), that the Sentry is a £350 entry level rifle and that I had not conducted any pellet testing. All I ever set out to do is talk about the key features of a rifle and then shoot it so people can make up their own mind about its accuracy potential. I didn't call this rifle 'a lemon' because I genuinely do not think it is. My opinion is only worth the same as yours, or anyone else's. In fact, I think it would be incredibly conceited of me if I was to say "buy this, or don't buy this because I am the arbiter of all things related to air rifles." Your opinion may be different to mine, but that doesn't mean I was lying when I gave mine. All the work and effort that goes into these reviews is only worthwhile and of any benefit to anyone if they are honest and impartial, and that's what I set out to be. I do not receive a penny from any of the manufacturers for reviewing their rifles, and the channel is not sponsored in any way.
Agreed Allen , my Gamo gas ram out shoots and out groups this lemon all day long. Avoid it like the plague !