UTG Bug Buster Compact CQB for Marauder Pistol?

[Senor Ramon]

Hello all:

Thank you for letting me join. New here to the forums and new to air guns but not new to fire arms.

I just purchased and am waiting to get a PROD delivered. Also ordered an AR15 stock and a BSA red dot (for under 15 yards pesting, some plinking).

I am still searching for a scope under $150 for a little longer range (under 50 yards). The UTG Bug Buster Compact CQB seems compact and has good reviews for its price point.

So my questions are:

1. Would you recommend it in carbine form for the PROD?

2. The PROD has dovetails. Do I need to purchase different rings? If so, what size, so it will clear the magazine?

2. Any alternatives at that price point?

Thanks, Ramon

 

[crazyhorse]

I have an older Bug Buster from 2007 that I still use on my LD .22 cal. I have taken squirrels out to 30 yards using the "taco hold".



It shoots 575 FPS using JSB 13,4 gr. 

I suggest a Carbine set up for your PROD.You may be able to use a single shot tray to allow you to keep your scope closer to the barrel.

 

[rsfrid]

I believe it comes with 11mm dovetail rings (mine did.)

 

[dizzums]

i just put a utg 3-12/30mm on mine, yeah youll want a ring with a saddle height of about 5/8" to clear rhe mags .. most medium rings are in that range ..

 

[JungleShooter]

Señor Ron,

The Bugbuster is a nice short and light scope.

However, you do have more opions. With brands that do not mix MOA turrets with MIL reticles, for example, like UTG/ Leaper keeps doing....



For example, the scopes from Discovery and Vector are getting praised for the very good glass for the price point at which they are sold. And they usually come with a choice of scope mounts included.

I have a 10" short Discovery VT-3 3-12x44 on my PP700 pistol, and the pigeons hate it at 50y.....!



Because our PCP pistols have very limited power and our projectiles have such poor ballistics, we have a very short point blank range — and need to adjust the trajectory very often — either with holdovers or with dialing the turret.

I have dialed the scope I mentioned above for three years now, every shot, and just last week I had a DRT at 75y. Dialed 5.6mil. Flawless repeatability....



You are not locked into SFP scopes if you're looking for a short and/or light scope. There are FFP's out there as well. 



I'll attach you a Scope Specs Table for SHORT scopes (and those that are 3-12x and 3-9x), with all the relevant specs for airgunning.

Enjoy your gun!

Matthias



Attachment:

Scope Specs Table: SHORT Scopes and 3-12x | 3-9x

View attachment SCOPE Specs Table. For SHORT Scopes -and- 3-12x 3-9x Scopes.1654483297.pdf

 

[5n23]

Bug buster reticle was too thick for me on my PRod. Reticle completely covered a quarter at 20 yards.

Happy with a Hawke Sport HD 3-9x40. 

 

[crazyhorse]

Over the years some BUG BUSTERS had thick reticles and others thin....

 

[Senor Ramon]

I wanted to thank all of you for your advice. I decided to purchase the UTG bug Buster scope from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075G8RZXV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This will be my first scope. If it turns out to be lack luster I will either keep it as a back up or purchase something far more precise for my next carbine PCP. Already looking at an FX rifle for longer range stuff, perhaps with an ATN X-Sight.

 

[jbuchse17]

I wanted to thank all of you for your advice. I decided to purchase the UTG bug Buster scope from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075G8RZXV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This will be my first scope. If it turns out to be lack luster I will either keep it as a back up or purchase something far more precise for my next carbine PCP. Already looking at an FX rifle for longer range stuff, perhaps with an ATN X-Sight.

Congrats. Would love to hear your experience with that scope. I was considering the 3-12x but ended up going for the 3-9x Bug Buster model with IR for evening pest control...

 

[Senor Ramon]

Congrats. Would love to hear your experience with that scope. I was considering the 3-12x but ended up going for the 3-9x Bug Buster model with IR for evening pest control...

Well, I eventually returned it. I could not get proper eye relief despite trying multiple rings in high and medium settings. Also, the image seemed cloudy. I replaced it with a Hawke 2X7X32 AO and like it much more. The glass is excellent. I just wish I purchased a version with a IR for my night time ratting.

 

[jbuchse17]

Sorry to hear the UTG didn’t work out for you. I’ve heard good things about Hawke scopes, wonder if they do have a similar model with IR?

 

[UCChris]

Well, I eventually returned it. I could not get proper eye relief despite trying multiple rings in high and medium settings. Also, the image seemed cloudy. I replaced it with a Hawke 2X7X32 AO and like it much more. The glass is excellent. I just wish I purchased a version with a IR for my night time ratting.

Hawke scopes don't really get talked about much anymore, but when I first got into airguns in 2010, they were all the rage. I still have a 2-7x32 AO that I love. Hard to find glass as bright as Hawke for the same money.

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

Sorry to hear the UTG didn’t work out for you. I’ve heard good things about Hawke scopes, wonder if they do have a similar model with IR?

They do (model 14211).

A bit more expensive, but the reticle is glass-etched and finer.