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UTG Bug Buster 3-9x32 AO Reviews

UTG Bug Buster 3-9x32 AO, EZ-TAP Mil-Dot IR, 1/4 MOA, 1" Tube

UTG Bug Buster Review

Rating 4.54.5 (33 reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Rating 5.05.0 5.0

Rating 4.04.0 4.0

By John C from USA on 2016-09-20 14:45:17

Things I liked:

Winner winner squirrel dinner (well, not really, prefer a steak). Second UTG Scope. Same as before, I will buy this brand again. Great fit for My .22 Crosman 2400KT. Thinking about another for my .22 Benjamin 292. Light, compact and easy to use. Lots of features for a 100 dollar scope. Same nice feel as the UTG 3-9x50 I bought earlier. Zeroed at ten yards in three shots. Third was just to check that the first two were correct.

Things I would have changed:

Either add scope ring options (DOVETAIL ! ) or remove the existing ones and drop the price. To replace the weaver ring, I bought = Leapers Accushot 1" Rings, Medium, 3/8" Dovetail, 2 Screws/Cap Front flip cap doesn't fit tight with the sunshade extension installed. Ok for storage, but might be lost if out and about.

What others should know:

Fun scope to use. I'd say it's a good starter scope on smaller weapons for new or up and coming gunners. Used medium height rings to clear the bolt action. Allows my old fingers plenty of room to insert pellets. High rings may be best, but the mediums work well for me. Parallax adjustment, ability to zero the windage knobs, the knobs are easily lockable, optic focus for eye glass wearing blind guys like me. Focusing in on bugs at nine feet in full magnification for careful culling is actually true. Lighted reticle makes this easy. Looking at stuff with dark backgrounds (trees, evenings, ect) you do not loose the reticle image when lit. Again, tons of great features for 100 bucks.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Rating 3.03.0 3.0

Rating 3.03.0 3.0

By Doug l on 2022-11-25 09:02:57

Things I liked:

The colors and brightness level

Things I would have changed:

The lens cap cover broke already really cheap plastic broke before even mounted the scope

What others should know:

Expensive for what you get

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  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Verified Purchase

    Things I liked:

    Short body makes this scope sized right especially for an AR15 or AR10- The adjustable objective helps with target shooting at longer ranges- Locking adjusters help by keeping scope settings from accidentally changing- Quality and features are at a reasonable cost-

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    I have 3 of these scopes-
    One on a 300BO-AR15-
    One on a .223-AR15-
    And one on a .308-AR10-
    Scopes work very well on other firearms besides air guns-

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Verified Purchase

    Things I liked:

    Size of this is amazing on the Diana Chaser and the Diana Stormrider. Amazing clarity from 4 yards to 100 yards. Great pesting scope for any air rifle. Hitting rats at 40 pls yards. The illumination is truly great in low light. Well worth the price point.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    very light weight. Im using mine with a DIY night vision system to shoot and record the footage on a 6 inch screen. PERFECT for this application due to the length on the scope. I gave it a 5 stars review solely based off my first hour using this application. I will post again after using more or if it breaks first. Highly doubtful due to the high quality.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    The colors and brightness level

    Things I would have changed:

    The lens cap cover broke already really cheap plastic broke before even mounted the scope

    What others should know:

    Expensive for what you get

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    fit like it came with the rifle I needed it for.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Great scope....easy to use

    Things I would have changed:

    Instructions could be more specific.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    So far so good every thing works great on the scope no problems so far

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing so far

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    For price excellent. It helped me zoom in on target 100%. And I wear glasses. This li guy is worth every penny.

    Things I would have changed:

    Personally I would have liked a more detailed manual.

    What others should know:

    I'm a beginner with using scopes, and it truly improved hitting target!! Worth the buy!!!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    great scope very clear

    Things I would have changed:

    nothing i love it

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Its compact lightweight. Reticle is clear, and zeroing turrets work smoothly. Nice scope for the money .

    Things I would have changed:

    The battery compartment is cheaply made and makes for getting the battery to sit just right in order to work a bit of a fuss. Adding a plastic insert will hold the battery nicely.

    What others should know:

    Great scope great value. Cant go wrong. I have 5 of these and use them on high end guns as well as plinkers. All have proven themselves in the field

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    clarity size and function and the price.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    AO is clear and accurate to distances, at least to the 35 yards I use it for. I like the locking turrets with re-settable zero. Clear glass, atl east for this price range. Crisp clear clicks on both windage and elevation. Green illuminated reticle works great for picking up the mil dots at dusk.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing, nice compact scope.

    What others should know:

    The flip up cap doesn't fit well when used on sunshade. A couple wraps of electrical tape solves that easy enough.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    This is very good value for anyone who needs a compact scope with good features for $100. I like the AO and easy to use adjustment knobs. Easy to zero.

    Things I would have changed:

    Make it available with 3/8 dovetail rings as an option.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    Bought this scope to mount on my Gamo Swarm Whisper in 22 cal. Couldn't wait to get it mounted. I had previously bought the same scope and mounted on my Gamo Swarm Maxim in 177 cal. This scope came with the swivel lever tightening clamp system as my other scope. It presses the clamp against the weaver rail. When I swiveled the lever to press the clamp against the rail. it still had play in it. There is a setscrew in the end that you turn in to press the lever pivot pin in, which presses the lever in. I tried turning the setscrew in, and it stopped turning- mount was still loose. Tried the other mount and observed the setscrew in that one went in at least 2-3 more turns. Tried the setscrew from the second mount in the first mount- wouldn't go any farther either. Tried turning in and out to see if I could get it passed the bad spot- over did it and stripped setscrew- I'm screwed. Was able to center drill setscrew and get it out with an easy out, LUCKILY..

    Things I would have changed:

    Maybe a little more QUALITY CONTROL in the manufacturing process........ I went to the local hardware store to purchase another setscrew for the one that I had to drill out. Also purchased a tap so I could tap the threads deeper. Had to cut the end of the tap off to get fuller threads at the end of the tap because the lever pivot pin is only about 5-6 mm down. Was able to cut another 1 1/2- 2 threads. Installed setscrew and flipped lever, clamp is almost tight against block. Unfortunately scope and gun is app. 150 miles away, so will have to wait a couple weeks till I go on vacation again to try it. Again--- poor quality control...... Note-- this is for the ring mounts only, not the scope. Im very satisfied with the SCOPE itself.

    What others should know:

    This scope also comes with front and rear scope covers. The covers have fluted sleeves which you slide over the moveable fluted controls on the front and rear of the scope. they fit very snuggly and go on maybe 3/4 of an inch. The covers are spring loaded and snap securely closed. There are two small tabs that you push to open the covers. They flip up app. 180 deg. After app. 10-20 shots, the back cover flies off. even with the tight fitting fluted sleeve, the recoil bucks it off, startling you. After maybe 800-1000 shots, the front cover broke ff at the hinge point, guess they need heavier hinges...

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Price and features are almost unbeatable. Compact scope great for smaller rifle.

    Things I would have changed:

    Should be able to order with different rings. Offer 11mm and different heights.

    What others should know:

    They dont mention this this is a very light scope as well and doesnt affect balance at all.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Solid and well made. Dials turn with proper amount of force; some other scopes are very tight. This scope's size allows fit where longer scopes will not. Comes with mounting rings and with batteries for illuminated crosshairs--no cheap skimping.

    Things I would have changed:

    Find a way to make images from this and too many others brighter but without higher prices.

    What others should know:

    A good item. Great price (was on sale).

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    The AO function and being able to eliminate the parallax issue. It seems to be solidly built, easy to zero, and compact length make it a perfect match for my 1377 w/shoulder stock. I like the looks of it on my 1377 and it really helps my aging eyes to get on target. The quick disconnect is a good feature except I wasn't ready and it fell off the gun and hit the floor (XXX!!!)the first day. So I know that it is indeed shock resistant. (I thought I trashed it) The illuminated reticle is a nice sharp image but I usually use it without illumination. This was my first scope and I'm very glad I spent a couple weeks educating myself about scopes and reading reviews and watching videos. I only found one negative reviewer who admitted to being a scope snob who did admit that UTG scopes were tough and durable. BTW his review was for UTG as a whole not this particular model. I'm very happy with my choice to purchase this quality product instead of going too cheap.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    This scope works well on a 1377/1322 with shoulder stock, but at 13 oz. it may be too heavy for the pistol without the stock. Not knowing anything about scopes until recently, I didn't know why the cross hairs seemed to move when I moved my head while aiming. Once I learned about what parallax is I realized how important the AO feature was and learned how to adjust for it. Now the cross hairs stay put if I move a little when looking through the scope. IMO this scope fits my application very well and is an awesome upgrade to my air gun.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Great scope, clear clean ass and reticle. Shoot in al the colours of the rainbow.

    Things I would have changed:

    Offer an etched glass version.

    What others should know:

    Works as advertised, 3 yard parallax is legit.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Fantastic scope for my 10 meter indoor range and ability to adapt for longer range, outdoor shooting. I shoot .177 pellet rifles and pistols of various types, but mostly of high accuracy competition styles, and this scope is the best so far that I have found for my every day needs on my Baikal MP60. Certainly one can pay more for a scope, but bang for the buck, you can't do better than this. The same goes for PyramydAir in their excellent service and customer support. Thank you P/A!!

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing at all.

    What others should know:

    PyramydAir is the best.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Winner winner squirrel dinner (well, not really, prefer a steak). Second UTG Scope. Same as before, I will buy this brand again. Great fit for My .22 Crosman 2400KT. Thinking about another for my .22 Benjamin 292. Light, compact and easy to use. Lots of features for a 100 dollar scope. Same nice feel as the UTG 3-9x50 I bought earlier. Zeroed at ten yards in three shots. Third was just to check that the first two were correct.

    Things I would have changed:

    Either add scope ring options (DOVETAIL ! ) or remove the existing ones and drop the price. To replace the weaver ring, I bought = Leapers Accushot 1" Rings, Medium, 3/8" Dovetail, 2 Screws/Cap Front flip cap doesn't fit tight with the sunshade extension installed. Ok for storage, but might be lost if out and about.

    What others should know:

    Fun scope to use. I'd say it's a good starter scope on smaller weapons for new or up and coming gunners. Used medium height rings to clear the bolt action. Allows my old fingers plenty of room to insert pellets. High rings may be best, but the mediums work well for me. Parallax adjustment, ability to zero the windage knobs, the knobs are easily lockable, optic focus for eye glass wearing blind guys like me. Focusing in on bugs at nine feet in full magnification for careful culling is actually true. Lighted reticle makes this easy. Looking at stuff with dark backgrounds (trees, evenings, ect) you do not loose the reticle image when lit. Again, tons of great features for 100 bucks.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    I was looking for a variable power and smaller sized scope for a .22 rim fire breakdown rifle. Small size was important so that when mounted it would still fit in the zippered storage case. This one fits the bill. This scope has a sharp reticle and the AO adjustment works great for typical .22 distances. The field of view at high power is quite acceptable. The quick detach rings hold fast and are very nice for removal when cleaning the receiver. Another nice feature is the lockable windage and elevation adjustment dials and the "0" marks.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing.

    What others should know:

    I bought the UTG 1-12x40 AO for a .22 air rifle. I like both of these scopes a great deal. Nice quality for reasonable cost. The illumination is pretty nice in different light conditions.

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