Underlever air rifles deliver superior accuracy, smoother cocking, and better balance than traditional break-barrel models. The Umarex Synergis Elite takes the classic underlever design and adds the one feature shooters have wanted for decades: a true multi-shot magazine.

Available now in .177 and .22 both with 10-shot magazines, the Synergis is the modern underlever that combines fixed-barrel precision with repeater convenience.

What Is an Underlever Air Rifle?

An underlever air rifle uses a cocking lever mounted beneath the barrel. Pulling the lever downward compresses the spring or gas-ram piston, cocks the action, and (on the Synergis Elite) advances the next pellet from the rotary magazine. The barrel remains fixed throughout the process — no breaking, no movement, no shift in point of impact.

Why Underlever Air Rifles Outperform Break-Barrels

Professional and recreational shooters consistently prefer underlevers for these proven advantages:

• Fixed barrel for unmatched shot-to-shot consistency and scope zero retention

• Superior balance and handling due to lower cocking leverage

• Lower cocking effort than most break-barrels of equivalent power

• Quieter cocking cycle (no loud barrel snap)

• Longer barrel possible within the same overall length → higher velocity and better accuracy

• Ideal platform for precision target work and field use

Classic examples like the discontinued RWS 460 Magnum proved the design’s potential for magnum power and sub-MOA accuracy, but remained single-shot only.

Umarex Synergis Elite – Repeating Underlever

The Synergis Elite solves the single-shot limitation while keeping every benefit of the underlever system:

• 10-shot auto-indexing magazine

• Fixed barrel for exceptional accuracy

• Smooth, low-effort underlever cocking

• Full-length rifled steel barrel

• All-weather synthetic stock with rubber recoil pad

• Integrated sound moderator for backyard-friendly report

Real-world performance routinely delivers sub-1-inch groups at 30–40 yards with quality pellets, making it one of the most accurate spring-piston rifles available today.

Are Underlever Air Rifles Suitable for Hunting?

Yes. The Synergis in .22 caliber produces 20+ ft-lbs of energy — more than adequate for small game, rabbits, squirrels, and pest control at ethical ranges. The fixed barrel and low vibration contribute to superior field accuracy compared to break-barrel designs.

Always verify local hunting regulations and select appropriate pellets for your game species.

Final Verdict: Best Underlever Air Rifle for 2025

If you demand fixed-barrel precision without sacrificing rapid follow-up shots, the Umarex Synergis Elite is currently unmatched in its class. It delivers the legendary accuracy of classic underlevers with modern repeater capability — exactly what serious airgunners have requested for years.

Order the Umarex Synergis Elite direct from Umarex USA today and experience the most refined underlever air rifle on the market. Click here for the .177 caliber version or here for the .22 caliber version.