UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact Scope
- Rifle Scope
- 30 mm
- 3x
- 12x
- More reviewed than 100%
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.5★ across 3,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The UTG 3-12X44 is a 30mm compact rifle scope with adjustable objective, a 36 color illuminated mil dot reticle and included mounting rings. It is a nitrogen filled, sealed tube built for AR platforms and other rifles where a compact, budget priced optic is the goal.
- 30mm tube, nitrogen filled and sealed
- 36 color illuminated mil dot reticle
- Adjustable objective, parallax to 100+ yards
- Includes scope rings and flip lens covers
Who it's for
Fits shooters who want a clear, adjustable optic for an AR or rimfire rifle without paying for a premium brand. Long range precision shooters chasing the best available glass will likely want to step up from this price tier.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers frequently call this a budget scope that performs like a pricier one, praising the clear glass, smooth locking turrets and eye relief around 3.5 to 4 inches. The main complaints were quality control misses on individual units, including dust or smears inside the lens, stiff adjustment knobs, and a reticle some felt was over illuminated at 36 colors.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear glass for the price according to reviewers
- Adjustable parallax from about 10 yards to 100+
- Turret locking system with adjustable click resistance
- Compact 10.3 inch length suits AR and rimfire rifles
- A few reviewers received units with dust or smudges inside the lens
- Some found the adjustment knobs stiff to turn
- 36 illumination colors is more than most reviewers said they needed
Performance notes
The tube is sealed and nitrogen filled for fog and rain resistance, and the EZ-TAP illumination system offers red, green and multi color reticle options through 36 settings. The adjustable objective lets you dial parallax from short distances out past 100 yards, and the turret locks let you set click resistance rather than leaving it fixed.
Specifications
| Brand | UTG |
|---|---|
| Model | SCP3-UM312AOIEW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 30 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.76 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Flip-up lens covers, Rings, Scope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 12x |
| Sport Type | Airsoft |
| Reticle Type | Mil-dot |
| Thread Type | 1/2"-28 UNC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Compact |
| Field Of View | 32 Feet |
| Item Type Name | UTG 30Mm Swat 3-12X44 Fs Compact Ie Ao Mil Dot Rifle Scope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
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|---|---|---|---|
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EOTECH XPS2 Holographic Weapon SightEotech | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the UTG SCP3-UM312AOIEW
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the UTG 3-12X44 scope come with mounting rings?
Yes, the listing includes scope rings along with flip up lens covers.
Is the UTG 3-12X44 scope waterproof and fogproof?
It is a sealed, nitrogen filled tube rated shockproof, fogproof and rainproof.
What is the parallax range on the UTG 3-12X44?
Reviewers report the adjustable objective covers roughly 10 yards out past 100 yards.