Leapers UTG 1" BugBuster 3-12X32 Scope, Side AO, Mil-dot, QD Rings (SCP-M312AOWQ)

Great value- solid optic. Not high end but consistent and doesn’t lose zero.

In the vast wilderness of shooting scopes, where size often competes with performance, the Leapers UTG 1" BugBuster 3-12X32 Scope emerges as the mighty mite, packing a punch that would make even the burliest of scopes blush with envy.First off, let's talk about its size. Compact? Absolutely. If this scope were a person, it’d be the scrappy underdog in a boxing movie—small, tough, and ready to surprise everyone with its agility. The BugBuster is like the Chihuahua of scopes: small but fierce, and it doesn’t yap endlessly about its prowess.The short focal length is another winning trait. It’s like the BugBuster is saying, “I don’t need to see your entire life story, just enough to know where to aim.” Perfect for short-range target practice, it gets right to the point without any unnecessary drama. This scope is all about efficiency, like a well-tuned espresso machine—short, strong, and gets the job done with zero fuss.Now, the build quality. This little champ is built like a tank—if tanks were small, sleek, and surprisingly elegant. You could probably drop it, kick it, and use it as a doorstop, and it would still be ready for action. It’s the kind of sturdy that makes you feel like you’re handling a miniaturized version of Thor’s hammer, minus the need to be worthy to lift it.The Side Focus feature is a game-changer. It’s as if the scope is winking at you, saying, “I got this.” Adjusting for clarity is smooth and precise, like a ninja slicing through the fog of visual distortion. You’ll feel like a master marksman, effortlessly bringing your target into crystal-clear focus.Speaking of clarity, the glass on this scope is clearer than your ex’s intentions after a breakup. It’s like peering through the purest mountain spring water, except instead of fish, you’re zeroing in on bullseyes. Whether it’s dawn, dusk, or high noon, the BugBuster serves up a visual feast that will make your targets pop like never before.In conclusion, the Leapers UTG 1" BugBuster 3-12X32 Scope is the best scope I’ve used for short-range target practice. It’s compact, robust, and offers clarity that’s second to none. If scopes were superheroes, this would be the one that looks unassuming but saves the day with style and precision. So, if you’re looking to up your short-range game, grab the BugBuster—it’s a small package that delivers big results. And remember, great things come in small, impeccably constructed, side-focused packages.Ok Sorry, a bit of comedy. But in all seriousness, It;s a great scope for airgun plinking or pesting. The ability to focus down to 3 yards is a must for airguns. Holds zero well. I have already bought 2 of these, and will be getting more.

This is exactly what I wanted for my Edgun Leshiy. Plenty of power and clean sharp images. The 1/3 moa click is a bit strange, but not something that can't be worked with. The turrets do not have caps but they do have lock rings which work well. Some may find them a bit small to get a grip on. The side focus is handy and easy to use. Although the numbers are quite small. A sun shade, mounts and flip up scope covers are included. In my case I did not use the flip up caps. For some guns you may need an offset base/ring as the short tube has little space to adjust for eye relief. The included rings are for Picatinny or Weaver rails. Overall a nice scope for certain applications at a forth of the price of some similar scopes.

From other reviews I was expecting a miracle product but it's just a small scope. The highly touted 10 yard focus range only gives you a clear picture at the 3X power. If you zoom in it blurs. Works fine at 25 yards at all zoom settings.Love:- Size: Fits on my Ruger 10/22 Takedown beautifully - I expect to start keeping it in the bag again instead of a long hard case. I want to try it on a pistol that has a full rail.- Mounting rings: Quick tighten and release. However: If you move between guns there is a hex screw you may need to adjust to get the levers all the way down and tight. On one of mine they were down but on the other gun they stood up - slight difference in brand weaver rail width. Also, best on Picatinny rails as weaver cross bar spacing may vary in which case you have only a little room for moving the rings.- Once sighted in does not wonder. Cheap scopes can lose center, this one does what it is supposed to.- Really nice adjustment towers. No covers and twist lock mechanism- Side focus/parallex knob- LightOnly OK:- Brightness. Not as bright as my really big Centerpoint, which also focuses down to 10 yards at low power.- 10 yard zoom only in focus at 3X magnification- Eye relief. I would like to be a little further back.Bad:- Cross hairs: my cross hair seem fuzzy and are a little hard to see in the dark - almost double vision. Might be my eyes and I find that I can pick one side and shoot accurately with ok groupings.- Not as bright as I would like. The Giant CenterPoint is nice and has illuminated reticles - but is big.- No illumination of reticles. Good for day time but would not work great at dusk.Next time I will likely get an illuminated reticle. If scope size is paramount I may get a lower magnification but illuminated bug buster.

What can I say? Between this series (3-12) and the basic 3-9 bugbusters I'm on my 7th. They are inexpensive, hold zero even with the quick detach, look good, are light yet durable, and so far a few sticky knows until they are broken in had been the only issue. Once you use them they break in quickly.

Purchased in 2018 and mounted on a Ruger American Preditor in 6.5 Grendel, I have taken dozens of deer with this scope. Rarely if ever do I need to resight, annual test shots are on the money.Im not sure I would trust this long term on a high recoil rifle, but I am overly cautious.Only down side is the reticle is THICK. I dont hunt at ranges over 250yds, so not a huge deal for me, but other use cases may find it a tad too chonky.Very happy.

Have an older Bug Buster mounted on a high power air rifle and it has been wonderful. This one on the other hand was very bad. Couldn't hit anything reliably due to parallax. And the side wheel focus didn't, as it should, remove the parallax. Did return the scope.Too bad as the old one, just as stated earlier, is very nice and very spot on if one takes the time to use the focus wheel. Only difference is in the power. My old one is just a 3-9 and this one is a 3-12. Guess that extra 3-power has a cost in optics quality. Just a guess.