UTG 30mm Swat 3-12×44 Review
If you have been looking for a tactical range scope, this might be the perfect scope for you. The UTG 30mm swat 3-12×44 Compact IE Scope with AO Mildot is a great product for tactical shooting. It is one of the most favored scopes out in the market by both the military and the weekend warrior shooter. It has had great reviews because of its consistency and guiding the shooter in hitting the target. With a couple of test runs with this scope, these are our two cents:
UTG 30MM Swat Product Details
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Size: 10.4 x 1.6 x 2.1 inches
Made in China
Batteries: 2 Lithium Metal batteries included
Waterproof, fog proof with nitrogen purging
EZTap Illumination Enhancing Technology
Parallax Free from 10 Yards
Pros
- Durability – The UTG Swat Rifle Scope has been tested to weather all conditions. It is waterproof and fog proof. It has been tested with rifles possessing extreme recoil. Some knock off rifle scopes perform well on your first few shootings but will function less ideal and less accurate because it they are not able to handle the recoil of your rifle. Surprisingly for this scope, after a couple of hundred rounds down range, the scope clarity and function remains in top shape.
- Finish – Looks great on the rifle. It really looks perfect on long range and midsized rifles. The design and build of the scope is a perfect fit on our AR15.
Optics – It is parallax free from 10 yards to unlimited. The optics are built with EZTap illumination technology built in which lets you handle any environment in any weather conditions. It is perfect for color blind shooters. The EZTap Illumination is also a great feature that can let you shoot at night.We love how the different colors can be changed according to preference. Other scopes with this price range do not have this cool feature. The TRE dots and the 19 aiming points make the vision more precise. The illuminated reticle makes the shooter easily see the target with less eye strain and great eye relief. The windage and elevation are easy to read. Even with no illumination, the etched reticle is quite clear.- Price – Believe it or not, a scope with these features should be worth a thousand dollars but since it is made in China it is a lot cheaper. It’s a good thing because it lets many enjoy the features of expensive high end scopes at an affordable price. You will be surprised as to the many features this utg scope has.
Functionality – The scope is great for AR15 and other compatible rifles. The windage and elevation knobs are tightly held on the wheels. It comes with an integrated flip up lens caps, rings and batteries.- Lightweight – the utg 3-12×44 is very much lightweight. You wouldn’t notice how light this utg scope is. It only weighs 1.4 pounds but it looks much heavier because of the design and built. This is highly advantageous for me since as I already carry a heavy rifle. Although light weight, it still is as durable as hell.
Cons
- Spongy click when feeling for zero – The knobs are actually hard to adjust. This might be a good thing for some shooters but for me, this is quite a disadvantage especially if you want to change to zero when you need to instantly change it in the field. The focus wheel also feels the same. It is stiff to turn the knobs on this scope.
- Clarity at 12 x – The magnifier functions okay but are practically useless in full zoom. Clarity at 12x is not that good.
- Lose cap – This feature should be improved. The caps that you can install on the scopes are not tight enough for resistance. It is irritating to have a lose cap while on the field. This has been a common problem for most of the reviews that I have also read from other owners. The manufacturers should try to improve on this.
Who Should Buy The UTG 30MM?
If you are looking for a mean looking scope that has many functions this is perfect for you. This is very affordable and will look quite good on your rifle. It is lightweight but will look heavy metal which adds flare to the gun. The design is great. The build is awesome. For beginners this is quite a catch. It is durable as hell! Do not mistake this China made utg scope to be a knock off. Its durability is perfect for you if you like tossing your gun around the bag without taking off the rifle scope or running in the field. If you have a high powered rifle this is also recommended for you since it is tested to withstand extreme recoils.
Why Buy The UTG Rifle Scope?
Buy it because it is affordable. Its affordability is not equivalent to its functionality. Why? It is more valuable than the price you pay for it. It has so many features that make it even a good buy at a $1000. This is definitely a bang for the buck. You save a lot of money by not getting those expensive scopes but enjoy the same functionality that they have. It is shock proof, rain proof, fog proof and has an integrated front sun shade. This is a great tactical scope!
Overall UTG Swat Rifle Scope Impact
It is very impressive! Don’t think twice because of the price. Affordable price doesn’t necessarily mean cheap quality. Read owner reviews and you will see how satisfied people are with this utg 30mm swat 3-12×44 scope. Overall impact: Highly recommended not just for beginners but also for those who are color blind shooters! It’s easy to install and quite durable. This rifle scope is of great value and highly recommended for any shooter. You will definitely be surprised as to how this scope functions above your expectations in the range or in the battle field.
