This is my second UTG red-dot sight. I got the little brother to this one last time and paired it up with my Bushmaster for coyote duty. After initial sight-in (I used a laser bore-sight to get it close before firing the first round), I played around with the fine-tuning for about 10 rounds before I was satisfied that it was where I wanted it. Adjustments are fairly simple, nothing complicated, and the varying dot intensities and colors makes it easier to pick up the point in changing conditions. I set it for zero @ 100y with 55gr rounds, and my best bench group was 1.1" (and no, it was not the gun - when fitted with a magnifying scope, she has shot a .71" group at 100 with 62gr M855).
Considering this is a 4 MOA scope with the role of fast-acquire sighting inside about 150 yards, this is more than good enough. In fact, I would have the three coyotes testify about how good it does its job, but they are all dead. Two were one-shot instant drops, the second one I rushed the squeeze and had to put a second one in them after it made it about ten yards. Closest one was inside 20 yards, the farthest one was over 140 yards. The dot was clear and easily picked up at all ranges, and the scope has held its zero through multiple handling and shooting cycles.
Is it perfect or even as good as, say, and EOTech or AimPoint? No, not really. It is big for its size and heavy for its size compared to the others. The dot is more of a back-slash shape at lower power, and never makes an actual 'dot'. Bullet impact is toward the upper left tip of the 'slash', but is is consistent and steady, so a round 'dot' is irrelevant. The rail mounting configuration is not ideal, but it is also not the worst I have seen.
Battery life is high-average to low-good in my experience. My first scope from them (the little brother to this one) has given me (so far!) over 12 hours of use. This one seems to be in the same groove, but I have not had it long enough to find out for sure. On a related note, I tend to use my scopes at medium to low intensity settings, usually green. I find it works better for me, for whatever reason, in quick acquisition of the target. I also make a point to turn the scope off and confirm it is fully switched off when I am done using it. YMMV.
Considering the price point and what you get, this is a great deal. It isn't perfect, but the issues it does have are either not unique to this scope or are minor enough to ignore when factoring in price.
| Brand | UTG |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Magnification Maximum | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 32.5 Millimeters |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Night vision | No |
| Field Of View | 100 Feet |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.77 x 4.57 x 3.27 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.47 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | UTG |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty |
| Model Name | SCP-DS3840W |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Leapers |
| Part Number | SCP-DS3840W |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Included Components | CR1620 3V High Energy Lithium Battery,Flip-open Lens Caps,Cleaning Cloth, Scope Owners Manual,Removable Riser & QD Level Lock Mount Base, M5x10 Phillips Screw,Allen Wrench 1.5mm,Allen Wrench 2.5mm |
| Size | 1x32.5mm |
