EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic PCP air rifle review

Edgar Brothers has been a big name on the shooting scene seemingly forever, but as with most enterprises, moving with the times is the name of the game. Developing its own airgun brand was the inevitable outcome, and EB Arms was launched back in 2024. The Tactical EBA XV2 came first with a sizable buddy bottle up front, then the XV2 RS with much the same action but a cylinder configuration. Next came the EBA Agincourt, and this offers a traditional, slim-line profile.

What is the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic?

While the hardwood stock looked sleek, it is a fact that many shooters just love a more practical synthetic option, and that is exactly what EB Arms has now introduced. Welcome to the brand-new EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic. Just as the original Agincourt was launched up at the British Shooting Show at the NEC, Birmingham in 2024, so fittingly was this new synthetic version earlier this year.

How much is the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic and what’s included?

When this model is ordered, it comes supplied with two magazines, a filling adaptor, Allen keys, spare seals and instructions. It also comes with a moulded bipod extendable grip and padded hard case, although these were not sent through for my test, due to time constraints. I can vouch for both, having tested the original Agincourt, and the hard case is spacious enough to use when the rifle is scoped up, which amazingly is not always the case. Suffice it to say, it all adds up to quite a package for the current recommended retail price of £450, a £50 saving on the wood version, incidentally. Prices quoted are RRP at the time of publication and may have changed since.

What’s the build quality of the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic like?

All the metalwork, full-length shroud and long cylinder get that matt black anodised finish, and with a robust chunky breech block and knurled ½in UNF thread at the muzzle, the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic just feels solid and highly functional.

Sleek is the word that keeps cropping up, and the new moulded all-weather stock is a great piece of design. The rear stock is slim-line, with a good quality rubber pad in the shoulder and an adjustable cheekpiece. The grip is nicely shaped, and this leads into that elongated, stylish forend, capped off with a Picatinny accessory rail up front. Everything is ambidextrous, and with moulded panels of stippling covering the grip and forend, it works well.

How do the magazine and filling system work?

The EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic is a multi-shot design, with side-lever operation and a neat manual safety catch on the rear right side. Fitting a scope is straightforward courtesy of the two-part Picatinny rail across either side of the breech block. As for charging, this is to a maximum fill pressure of 200 bar. Just rotate the plastic dust cover at the front of the cylinder and insert the filling adaptor. A branded EB Arms manometer sits at the front too, so it is easy to keep tabs on.

Two cassette magazines are supplied as mentioned: a 14-shot magazine in the .177 as tested, and a 12-shot magazine in .22 calibre. To fill the magazine, rotate the clear lid fully clockwise, then, holding against spring pressure, drop a pellet skirt-first into the single chamber from the rear, which holds the drum. Then fill all chambers from the front and close the cover.

And so to the final piece of preparation: that brilliant adjustable cheekpiece section. It is a great feature, and bear in mind that the original wooden stock had no such adjustment, so it is a big incentive to take the plastic route. I was initially confused, trying to press both sides, but stick to using the spring-loaded button on the right side of the stock and the mechanism works well. The cheekpiece moves up from the closed position in three lockable stages, 3/8in at a time, so can raise to just under 1¼in. The perfect eye and scope alignment awaits thereafter.

What’s the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic like to shoot?

The EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic’s all-black visuals and straight-line profile have a similarity to firearms bandied around in Planet of the Apes, but the easy handling and fuss-free design will find many fans. Indeed, it is hard to fault the Agincourt when it is planted in the shoulder. Pulling back the side-lever to cock the action is smooth and takes minimal effort. Insert the magazine from the right side and a magnet pulls it into position. Close the lever, and we are all ready.

As for the trigger, the instructions make no mention of adjustment, yet it proved light and predictable on test. Factor in that adjustable trigger shoe and it really is hard to fault. However, the Agincourt is fairly noisy, with no expansion going on in that shroud, so for hunting trips make use of that UNF thread and fit a silencer. You won’t regret it.

What is the power, shot count and accuracy?

Power was set a little low on my test gun, but over the chronograph the Agincourt displayed good consistency over the first 90 shots, with a total spread of just 23fps. This was achieved using heavy Bisley Magnums. Shot count stretched to 112 before residual pressure in the cylinder dropped to 100 bar, but velocity did open up for those last few shots. So it pays to do your homework and exploit that most consistent band, and 23fps is serious performance in anyone’s book.

It is an interesting observation that, whilst the Agincourt is designed to be shot with the magazine installed, the breech is actually sufficiently wide to allow single pellet feeding directly into the barrel, bringing added versatility. As for accuracy, the Agincourt is a competent performer, with easy 5p-piece-sized groups achievable over 30 yards with most pellets chambered. Over a more testing 40 yards, my example proved a little more pellet fussy, but I consistently managed ¾in clusters using JSB Exact RS Diabolo pellets, proving that sussing out the right pellet will pay dividends.

EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic specification

Prices are RRP at the time of publication and may have changed since.

Is the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic a good air rifle?

Pick up this latest EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic, and that easy-handling stock and general all-round simplicity makes for a refreshingly straightforward airgun. It may not be the most sophisticated, but everything cycled smoothly and reliably on test, with no jams whatsoever.

Start to list some key features in a hunting rifle, and an all-weather synthetic stock will be high on the list for many. Factor in the high number of shots waiting in the magazine, 14 in .177 as tested, and the Agincourt starts to really appeal as a hunting rifle.

In short, Edgar Brothers is offering the same highly appealing Agincourt specification either in the original woodwork, or this new sleek synthetic option, complete with adjustable cheekpiece. It is great value, too.

Strengths

• Highly economical: at £450 it is £50 cheaper than the wooden variant and includes a generous accessory package.
• Three-stage adjustable cheekpiece: missing on the original wooden stock, the spring-loaded button on this synthetic version locks into three stages (up to 1¼in) for flawless eye-to-scope alignment.
• Excellent shot consistency: a tight 23fps spread over 90 shots makes for highly reliable placement.
• Versatile feeding: the breech block is wide enough to support direct single-pellet loading alongside its 14-shot (.177) or 12-shot (.22) magazines.

Weaknesses

• Muzzle noise: because the full-length shroud lacks internal air expansion, the rifle is fairly loud out of the box. The fix is to use the ½in UNF muzzle thread to fit a dedicated silencer for hunting.
• Pellet preference at distance: it takes some testing to find the right pellet brand for tight grouping beyond 40 yards.

Verdict: is the EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic worth it?

The EB Arms Agincourt Synthetic strips away unnecessary complexity to deliver a reliable, hard-working PCP air rifle that is hard to fault for the money. While it might not be the most sophisticated rifle on the market, it cycled flawlessly without a single jam throughout testing. With its high shot count, robust weatherproofing and a brilliant adjustable cheekpiece, Edgar Brothers has delivered a superb, high-value package tailored neatly for field hunters.