UTGLeapers Inc., UTG BugBuster Scope, 3-9x32mm, 1", RGB

This scope was installed on a Spikes Tactical Dissipator upper with a 16" barrel and picatinny rail. For the price of just over $60, this optic is a steal for three reasons: 1. The glass that UTG uses, while not as clear as the glass that comes in much more expensive optics, is plenty crisp for the avid target shooter. While I wouldn't be inclined to take this big game hunting, this scope would definitely do the job for varmint hunting and holds point of aim very well when detached and stored (my scope came with the QD mounts). 2. The illuminated retical works! I've served four years in the Army, shot through dozens if not hundreds of optics - many of which were illuminated - and this is one of the best illuminated optics I have used. You get two choices, red and green, and can set the intensity from 0-100 in each color. Not only does the color not bleed into the scope (like CCO's are famous for doing), it shows up as very crisp lines allowing for no difference in point of aim from the non-illuminated setting. 3. The price point for this is exceptional. I have a Leupold scope on my 7 mag, an Aimpoint on my AR10, and a ACOG on my M4. While these expensive optics definitely have their advantages, for the price of just over $60, this scope simply cannot be beat. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a mid-range target/varmint scope for their AR or similar picatinny-style rifle, and would have no problem using this over much more expensive scopes as my go-to optic. Summary: this is an excellent mid-range scope that will look great as furniture on any AR-style rifle. The quick-detach mounts work as advertised, and hold zero perfectly. Out of a 16" chrome lined barrel with M855 ball I consistently get .8" groups with this optic, and have gotten as low as half an inch MOA with match grade ammunition (at 100 yds).

This is an excellent little optic. The adjustable illumination is a really nice feature, and the Mil-Dots are also great. The scope came with a little card that explains how to measure your distance using the Mil-Dots, but good luck trying to read it. The print is ridiculously small. What I did was took a picture of the card with my phone, and I'm able to blow it up and read the numbers easily. UTG also offers this same card as a .PDF file on their website, which actually is a blessing. I was able to print the card off to a readable size onto card stock (5x7 is perfect, for what it's worth) and laminated it. The scope did not have the rings pre-mounted, which isn't a big deal. I used my pool table which I knew was 100% level and mounted the rings. The QD system on the mounts work as they should, but in my eyes didn't have quite the amount of tension that I was wanting, so once I got the scope locked down onto my AR, I gave the hex screws a little nudge with my allen wrench. Problem solved. The rifle I mounted this to is a DPMS Oracle, and I set it up on my shooting rest. I zoomed the scope in to about 6x and without any type of adjustment on the turret, I fired a shot at a 9 inch paper plate at exactly 75 yards. I was truly impressed to see that I was only about an inch low, and maybe a half inch to the left on the very first shot. After about six shots and a few turret adjustments, I was stacking holes. Now, time to see if it holds zero after serious abuse. I zoomed in all the way to 9x, and lined up on a clean plate. I proceeded to do three 30-round mag dumps. I wasn't necessarily aiming dead center on the paper plate, I just wanted to keep in the general vicinity. After having a soda and letting the barrel cool, I lined up on another 9 inch paper plate still zoomed in at 9x, I took my time on the rest and proceeded to stack holes at 75 yards. I was able to achieve less than a 30 round group in less than 2 inches. The only real setback to this scope that I have found is the eye relief to be considerably short. It took me a while to get the optic set just right on the rail, but once I found that "sweet spot", it was good to go. I just felt a little awkward being up so close to it. I got used to it after a few shots. All in all, this is an excellent scope in the sub-$100 market. I like it so much, I just ordered a second for my Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22. Highly recommended.

OK, so I am the original skeptic when it comes to glowing reviews of, well, pretty much anything! I bought the UTG BugBuster scope for a cheap .22 build and really didn't expect much, I mean really, how good can a $70 rifle scope be? First, The Good: Right out of the box the scope felt solid, the included rings and sun shade fit perfectly, the flip-up lens covers worked well (though you have to do without the front flip-up if you run the sun shade), the fit & finish was very good, and the QD rings do a great job of returning to center when you remove and re-install them (I've used them on other builds). There were two batteries included for the lit reticle (one spare) and the red and green lights worked very well ramping up and down as designed. I started off by centering the scope using a mirror and a strong light (if you don't know how watch the YouTube video by Leapers UTG) which took a couple of minutes then mounted and leveled the scope on my rifle. I took the rifle to my range expecting to need an extended sighting in period, fired 3 rounds offhand at 10 meters then an additional 7 rounds from a rest at 25 meters, all were in the black with the 7 from the bench rest making one hole ... all with no adjustment to the scope (see the attached photo). So how good can a $70 scope be? Pretty darn good! Now for The Bad: No, I can't say this scope will compete with my Nikons and Leupolds but then it was less than 1/4 their cost. First off, when I centered the scope I noticed the crosshairs were slightly rotated (about 1 degree). By running the cross hairs up & down and left & right while watching in the mirror, I determined that while they were rotated slightly they tracked true with the adjustment knobs. When I mounted the scope, I leveled the cross hairs not the adjustment knobs which resulted in a slight cant to the scope. While sighting the rifle in I found that the Adjustable Objective scale was off slightly but then I normally make that adjustment while looking through the scope so it didn't bother me. The peripheral aberration (that blurring around the edges) is fairly pronounced at close ranges but for what this scope is intended for it is acceptable. While the adjustment knobs are tight with the "lock rings" turned in, they are a bit sloppy when in "adustment" mode but again, not a deal breaker. Overall Impression: For the money, this is an excellent scope. I would recommend it for a casual plinker or close in (less than 75 yards) small game rimfire rifle but I'm not sure how it would handle the recoil of a centerfire. Buy one, set it up properly, get some ammunition, and get out on the range!

Well, i never owned a utg product before and i finally bit on the price/perfomance ratio propaganda. I have a Centerpoint 4-16x40 rifle scope that is all out of proportion to its cost. It is a very good scope and has been on my .308 for over a year. I handload and shoot a lot with pretty stout loads for hunting(not a box or two a year..frequent range sessions with 50 rounds of .308, 50 of .223 and 500 or so .22). The centerpoint is a rock solid optic that just doesn't cost much. Rumours were that leapers and centerpoint were the same scopes, so i just had to try one from UTG. First of all let me say i see similarities in the two brands, but there are differences that make me believe they use the same factory, but not the same specifications. I will add that i slightly prefer the centerpoint, but they don't make a CQB scope like this one. The leapers scope is a beautiful thing to look at, as is the centerpoint. They are both heavily built (and heavy, BTW) and simply gorgeous on or off the gun. But looks don't really count much after you paint them camouflage, so the equipment has to perform. Out of the box, the centerpoint takes the edge regarding fit and finish of the controls and flip up caps. On my new utg, the ocular end cap was shipped with the ridges installed over the ridges and the rubber is stretched so that proper installation is loose. This results in the cap falling off, especially if you try to flip the cap open. I batted this one around in my head and decided to use some electrical tape inside the flip up lens cover to fill the depressions a little. Don't try this with cheap electrical tape. I have the good stuff. It works fine this way, but i think it should have been right out of the box, even for 74 bucks. The centerpoint was perfect in every way and it was only 70bucks in a blister pack at walmart. While i'm on that...the packaging of the utg wins hands down. It is very good protective display packaging with all the details and nice graphics...little things tell me something about where this company is trying to go. The scope arrived in perfect condition except for the one end cap. The objective end cap is perfect. All tools are included, two batteries, and the rings were separately boxed and wrapped. The fit of the AO and magnification control functions is so tight they are difficult to move, score one for centerpoint. The lock rings on the w/e knobs are tough to loosen and tighten, aggravated by the close quarters of the short body of this scope. Still, the clicks are firm and precise and exactly 1/4" @ 100 yards as advertised..which makes sight-in a breeze. I was in the 10 ring on shot number 7. I think UTG takes the nod here. I haven't tried to reset the zero yet, but i suspect it is as with the centerpoint...be careful here and follow the instructions. It wasn't as simple as it seemed on the centerpoint...but it does work and is a nice feature most folks won't care about anyway. BTW, the instructions for that procedure are pretty much word for word with the centerpoint..same factory..i think so. Both scopes have adjustable objectives that are accurately marked for yardage. Good job. It's nice to be able to range something and set the AO to that range and see it clearly without further adjustment, especially with front adjusting AO. I wish both of these companies could figure out a way to get side AO and keep the prices down...lol. The eye relief on this is a little over 4 inches down to a little over three...perfect for quick acquisition. This one really shocked me, along with the clarity of the optics for such a cheap scope. I will be able to offset mount my red dot in front of this once i get my quad rail. Long eye relief on the scope really opens up the weak eye field of view for quick target aquisition. Advantage, leapers. Okay, the Centerpoint isn't a CQB scope, so sue me. Quick aquisition is still nice for deer hunting if one pops out in front of you. In fact this one may end up on my .308 next deer season for that reason. Never hurts to be ready. Anyway, i don't want to send the wrong message about the UTG. It is a fine scope, worth WAY more than 74 bucks. The rings on this thing are QD and extremely heavy duty. I haven't taken them off to see if they maintain zero, but i will when i get my quad rail. I don't have any need to do that at the moment. I'll amend the review if the zero changes. If not call it good. So, one faulty lens cap...which i may contact utg about to test their customer service...and tight controls (which i expect to loosen over time, so how bad is that really?) All in all, I find the UTG new generation compact CQB scope to be a real winner. I am betting utg sends me a new cap for free and all is well. Don't believe everything you read (including this)...step out and find out for yourself. Shooting on a budget makes it fun for more people. Hats off to UTG (and centerpoint...by Crossman) for bringing quality to the masses.

The scope arrived with a dead packaged battery. Got a new one and lights work fine. Very easy to mount on gun. The vertical and horizontal sighting adjustments lock to avoid accidental adjustment. Most important the scope stays true through recoil and normal usage. Looking through the scope, it is crystal clear and bright. Would recommend to a friend.

This scope has been a very pleasant surprise. Some of the UTG/Leapers stuff I've seen before has been, shall we say, less than premium quality, but when I went looking for a scope for my Ruger 10/22, I kept running across favorable reviews of this scope. Given the very reasonable cost, I decided it was worth a try. After all, considering the feature set baked into this scope, it's a steal. I was impressed from the minute it arrived - the box and the overall packaging were first class. And when I examined the scope itself I was blown away. This thing is solid, and the fit and finish are excellent. The glass is bright and clear, the turrets move smoothly, with nice clicks, and the markings are crisp and highly visible. I love the finger-adjustable windage and elevation, and the return-to-zero feature is a great bonus. And for the shorter ranges of .22LR use, the AO (adjustable objective lens) is very useful. The lighted reticle is also nice, although I doubt I'll use it much. On top of everything else, the accessories that come with the scope are another pleasant surprise - good quality flip-up lens covers and quick-detach rings. These are things you'd normally be ordering separately and paying extra to get. The proof was in the pudding, though, so I mounted it up and went to the range. I didn't even bother to bore sight it. The first shots printed about 6" low at 25 yards, but windage was very close. It was easy to walk the groups up to the bullseye, and within a half dozen rounds I was spot on. The AO allowed me to have a sharp target image, even at a close 25 yards. I moved out to 50 yards and shot some of the best groups I've ever shot with a .22. If I have one "con", it might be that the zoom ring is stiff and it takes some effort to move it. It might loosen up with use, but in any case it's not a deal-breaker by any means. In fact, some reviewers are saying it's a good feature since it won't wander around on you. All in all, this is a fantastic deal - a 3-9x AO scope with lighted reticle that comes complete with flip-up covers and QD rings for about 80 bucks. I don't know how it will stand up to heavy-recoil guns, but at least for .22LR it's about as good as it gets. I'm thrilled with it and two of my buddies have bought the same scope after seeing mine. Highly recommended.

To begin, I really like the scope. It looks great on my M&P 15/22, the magnification range is perfect for a .22, and the optics are surprisingly sharp for this price range. I mounted the scope and had it zeroed in 10 shots (at 25 yards due to limited space). The lighted reticle works great against a dark target. The elevation and windage knobs click properly and the locks work as advertised. Really good quality for the price with a few (one big) exceptions. Now for the negatives. I really only have two but one is a pretty big annoyance. First, the battery door on the control knob for the lighted reticle gets unscrewed when I twist the knob. Not a really big deal but if there was some kind of slot so you could use a quarter or something to tighten the cover it would all but eliminate this minor issue. The bigger problem is that I too received a scope with a rotated reticle (I posted the second reticle photo - with the levels pictured). I realize this is an inexpensive scope but seriously, it IS a rifle scope and what is more important than the reticle on a rifle scope? And how hard could it possibly be to engineer a manufacturing process to ensure a level reticle? Alignment marks? A small notch? I would think this would be a very simple and obvious concern for a scope manufacturer to fix. We'll see. I just ordered a replacement from Amazon and if everything else works like the first scope AND the reticle is straight I will certainly come back and give 5 stars. One final note on the manufacturer... I sent a support request online (to Leapers), not trying to return it to Leapers but just asking about the rotated reticle and politely asking if this was a fluke or if Leapers considered this to be an "acceptable variation" in the manufacturing process. I was simply trying to determine whether I need to go through the replacement process or look for something else. Two days later and no reply whatsoever. I'm pretty big on customer service and this leaves a really bad impression on me for a company I'm buying from. As I said earlier though, if the replacement has a straight reticle and otherwise works like the first one, I'll consider it a five star scope for the money. Update 5/7/2012 I received the replacement scope today and it too had a rotated reticle though not as bad. I've decided to return it as well and purchase a little nicer scope. I'm just too anal to let a rotated reticle slide since the whole point of a scope revolves around the reticle. It's like a watch maker that makes a perfectly nice watch that does everything right except keep time. For general plinking or for an airsoft gun, this might be fine. If you can live with a rotated reticle (meaning if you adjust elevation you'll have to adjust windage as well just to compensate for the slanted reticle - not to mention either having your scope mounted crooked or sight with a slanted reticle), it's perfectly fine other than that. Apparently, judging by the positive reviews, not all of these scopes may have this issue. Maybe you'll get one that's not affected and in that case you'll have a decent little scope for the money. Also, Leapers did send me an email response today and they offered to replace the scope at no cost - actually wanted to have their engineers look at my scope, but I had already started the return process with Amazon.

Picked this scope up for my Ruger 10/22 with Archangel Nomad stock kit. Was looking over the description at the time, and seemed like it was offering a lot of features for a very reasonable price. In fact for all the features it had to offer, I was certain that there was going to be a "gotcha" in there somewhere, like cheap optics and/or cheap build. However, I figured for a .22 LR rifle that was essentially going to be a plinker and range toy, it really didn't need expensive top-end optics to begin with. What a pleasant surprise this scope has been! Thus far it more than met my expectations by far. Yes, it features all the bells and whistles as per the description... illuminated crosshairs that can be switched to either red or green with varying intensity, parallax adjustment, tactical style knobs for windage compensation, pop-up lens-caps and sunshade, and quick disconnect clamps for mounting on a picatinny rail. However, the build quality of the scope itself is surprisingly good, especially considering the very reasonable price-tag for what you get. The heart and soul of any scope is of course the optics and this one does not disappoint. I found the optics to be very clear and bright with no appreciable distortion, nice field of view, and very good eye relief. Knobs and rings move freely without excessive tightness like I have experienced with a couple of previous scopes, with overall a good feel to them. Finally, the quick disconnect clamps really do seem to hold the scope on securely, and yet makes it easy to remove the scope should I wish to go to iron sights or swap to another rifle. Field performance has had no complaints. So far have fired about 100 rounds and scope has held zero just fine. No issues with durability, although it's not as if firing a .22 at the range is going to be very hard on equipment. LOL! Verdict: Have to give this product 5/5... I'm honestly not finding any real fault with this scope! Unless something strange happens down the road to change my mind, I feel that this scope really offers a lot of value for the money and would have no problem recommending it. ****UPDATE**** Well, looks like this scope has had it's trial by fire. Accidentally fumbled the scope as I was trying to mount it on my rifle, and I dropped it... not only that, but it bounced off of a sharp rock putting a nice little nick in one of the scope rings. Guess what? Not only was the scope itself undamaged, but IT HELD IT'S ZERO! I've put about 500 rounds through the rifle with the scope mounted since that incident with no issues whatsoever. I think I can safely report that this scope on top of all the other features is durable. That being the case, I would actually upgrade my review and say this is a phenomenal scope for the money.

Der UTG Bug Buster kostet weniger als die meisten seiner Klasse aber ist jeden Cent doppelt Wert. Die Vergrößerung ist für die meisten Schützen geeignet, und die Objektivlinse ist gut genug, um eine anständige Lichtdurchlässigkeit zu gewährleisten. Die Optik ist überraschend kompakt und für ihre Vergrößerung recht kurz. Ein großes Plus für diejenigen, die kürzere Karabiner oder Plattformen mit begrenztem Platz betreiben. Ich habe das Scope auf einer SLB .223 montiert, auf 50m getestet und war mehr als positiv Überrascht. Kurz: Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis, Wertig Verarbeitet, Geile Optik... Der UTG Bug Buster ist jeden Cent doppelt Wert.

Bought for my TX200 air rifle. Recommended as best scope for air rifles. Quite short and light. Used my own scope mounts because I wanted the mounts with an arrest stud. Zeroed in very easily, and has maintained that for several weeks. Like the parallax adjustment, right down to three metres. Nice clear optics and mil-dot reticle. Some complain its a little bit chunky but suits my old eyes. Can be illuminated red or green but have not used that feature. All in all an excellent product at a great value for money price.

Ich habe dieses Zielfernrohr auf einem kk montiert und muss sagen, habe weniger erwartet. Klar kommt es nicht an jagdliche Gläser heran aber für 10% des Preises eine Glas mit 80% der Leistung kann man einfach nicht meckern. Von mir eine klare Kaufempfehlung.

I wanted a new scope for my 10/22 and spent some considerable time reading the many online reviews for the many different scopes which are available. My objective was to get a value for money scope which did not compromise too much on quality. The Bug Buster seemed to fit the bill. Fitted on to my Ruger and bore sighted it was taken to the range. First shot at 100 yards, just a fraction below and slightly left of the target. A minor adjustment and the second shot was dead on. Having now used it over several weeks I can't really find any fault, honestly very pleased.

Lieferung schnell und unkompliziert! Alle Teile wie beschrieben wurden mitgeliefert. ZF, Sonnenblende, Flip-Up Caps, Optikputztuch, Schnellspannmontageringe für Weaver Schiene, Schrauben, Sechskantschlüssel, Bedienungsanleitung (inkl. MOA Umrechnungstabelle). Das ZF ist sauber verarbeitet, leicht und handlich und ist genauso wie ich es mir vorgestellt habe als Optik für eine AK in 7,62x39. Montiert werden soll es über eine "UTG 5th GEN Quick Detachable Double Rail AK Side Mount, Schwarz, MNT-978" Montage. Werde dann mal berichten wenn alles soweit ist. Ein erster Blick durch das Glas zeigt ein klares und scharfes Bild, dass auch bei Veränderung der Vergrößerung (in Verbindung mit dem Parallaxenausgleich) erhalten bleibt. Da keine Batterie mit dabei war und ich keine zur Hand hatte kann ich über die Absehen-Beleuchtung noch nichts sagen. Insgesamt macht das ZF für den Preis einen ziemlich hochwertigen Eindruck und ich vergebe schon mal 4 Sterne. Wenn das "Gesamtsystem" den "Test" auf dem Schießstand besteht, dann kann auch noch ein 5. Stern dazukommen!