Umarex Synergis .177 Air Rifle The Umarex Synergis is a beast of a rifle but I mean than in a loving and affectionate way. It’s got weight to it and the feel is pleasant. I much prefer a rifle with some steel for handling and stability when shooting and the Synergis has it. The underlever design is inherently muzzle heavy, and for me, this keeps the rifle surprisingly still when shooting freehand. The Umarex Synergis comes with this 3-9x scope and rings. As you’ve already guessed, … [Read More...] about A Look at the Umarex Synergis Underlever Air Rifle
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