UTG Bug Buster 3-12x32 AO Reviews
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The scope is light weight but not cheap feeling, compact size and appears to be good quality. It fit perfectly on my Diana Stormrider using high rings it allows good clearance of the magazine. If you don't use the shade you can keep the rear sight on the gun if that interests you. I use the shade which works very well. The flip up covers work well and the spring tension is good so they do not flop around when open. As for glass, it is clear, sharp and has good brightness edge to edge. The best part of this scope is the paralax adjustment, I can be on 12 power and easily focus to just 10' away, which is not necessarily needed but gives you an idea of how this scope works great for close range shooting. Some people say the reticle is too thick, I do not agree, it is clearly thin enough to me and does not block out 1/2" targets at 20-30 yds. I was able to zero in quickly, and so far it is holding zero well at all powers.
Just being picky the rear flip up cover does become a little bit of a pain when adjusting the reticle focus. Eye relief is a little tight in that you need to get it set up just right to get a full sight picture. Otherwise as of right now there is nothing outside of price that I would change.
I was shooting with friends who have other brand scopes that are popular for air guns and when we compared to the Bug Buster they were not as sharp or bright and did not focus down as close as this one does, I would certainly buy it again. My recommendation is go with the 12 power that extra bit over the 9 is nice when shooting at small targets.
Jan 20, 2026
By Shaun
Verified Buyer
Scope covers were good that's it.
Cross hairs must be much thinner, these are way to thick. If mounts are going to be included make them taller. Torrent's did not seem to be responsive going back and fourth on either axis.
For the price i would expect a lot better. Not Pyramyd's fault at all, order went great. Product massive disappointment.
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Jan 20, 2026
By Shaun
Verified BuyerScope covers were good that's it.
Cross hairs must be much thinner, these are way to thick. If mounts are going to be included make them taller. Torrent's did not seem to be responsive going back and fourth on either axis.
For the price i would expect a lot better. Not Pyramyd's fault at all, order went great. Product massive disappointment.
Nov 25, 2024
By David
Verified BuyerThis sits on top of my hatsan blitz and doesn't feel any more heavy than the rifle itself . I had the guys at Pyramid mount and zero it. From now on they will be mounting every air rifle scope combination. Twenty buck plan is well worth the money in fact it's a bargain shhh don't tell anyone.
Use the same pellets I use? I don't care it was one adjustment and dead on.
When it comes to shooting I am an obsessive picky b--ch and I have not one complaint. I really hate this saying but in this case it fits. It's all good. Thanks Pyramid Air techs. Well done.
Jul 14, 2024
By Gelson
Verified Buyer
Easy to setup and work perfectly for my own game in the backyard plinking, some targets and pest control
Apr 14, 2024
By Ralph
Verified BuyerNice compact size with no compromise on performance, love the minimum 3 yard AO adjustment. This is my second one and likely own a 3rd sometime. Like that you can order with choice of mounts.
Not much, I kind of prefer the AO adjustment on the front optic rather than the side, a big wheel makes it easier to fine tune.
Get it, you won't regret it. Great mini full feature scope.
Feb 13, 2024
By Francis
Verified BuyerAwesome optics very well made and overall a great buy
Clear optics, able to focus on close targets with the side focus, capless and toolless windage/elevation adjustments, easy to use windage/elevation lock rings.
It includes medium rings, but tall rings would probably be better. I had to use a riser to mount in on a Benjamin Akela rifle comfortably.
Great little 12x scope that has one great feature, IT HAS PARRALLAX DOWN TO 3 YARDS. This is a great basement range scope for under 10 yards. No frills, just great for practicing, especially during the winter. I like it so much I bought two. I know of no other scope with this parrallax feature.
Make other scopes with this parrallax feature.
Excellent product. Optics are very good. Very sturdy and very easy to zero in. I’m a novice however have had numerous scopes on numerous rifles. This scope is very compact and user friendly. I would highly recommend it.
Excellent !!!! No changes
It is by far the best scope I have owned. It should be noted it’s not the most expensive. Excellent for an ever day hunting scope.
This is a great scope for the price. I'm very happy with it. It holds zero and is performing well after 1500 shots. The sunshade is cool. And I like the reticle design.
The turrets are great but they need scope caps. I'm afraid I'm going to bump them and damage them. They are pretty tough and can stand some abuse. But a protective cap would be an improvement.
The scope is shorter than most riflescopes and you might have to use a special mount. You don't have a lot of room to shift the scope rearward to get proper eye relief.
On a lot of rifles you are going to need a mount that shifts the scope rearward. So make sure you get the right mounts for this scope.
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Aug 31, 2026
By Lionel J
I have five bug Buster scopes. 13 to 9 and four are 3 to 12 they are excellent scopes and stand-up. Well I enjoy using them.
I would not change anything on them
My grippe now is that within the last year or two the bug Buster scope has gone up over $100 that is nearly double the price.