When you need a solid scope that can handle both hunting out in the field and rested target work at the range, the UTG 6–24×50 True Hunter Scope jumps out as a top budget pick. Built tough and full of features, here’s why this scope is turning heads without breaking the bank.
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What You Get: Key Specs & Features
Magnification / Objective: 6×–24× on a 50mm objective lens
Reticle: Illuminated Mil-dot, 36-colour EZ-TAP RGB illumination with memory resume function
Durability: Built on UTG’s True Strength platform, nitrogen-filled, fogproof, shockproof, and rainproof
Turrets: Lockable target turrets with ¼ MOA per click zero-reset feature
Included Accessories: Flip-up lens caps, sunshade, rings (Picatinny/Weaver), hex wrenches, battery
Real-World Performance
I’ve been using this UTG scope on several different airguns, from a 1000fps .177 to a 700fps .35, from 20 to 50 meters, in the field and at the range, in temperatures from -10 to 30+ Celsius. It feels surprisingly tough, and the clarity up to 12× is impressive, especially given the price. The illumination, with its 36 colour options and memory function, is a standout feature, whether you’re shooting at dawn or shaded targets. Setting the colour once and having it stick is a pretty nice feature at this price. Furthermore, the UTG rings that come with it are some of the nicest I’ve used; they are phenomenal for included rings.
Pros & Cons
What I Liked:
- Illumination Options: You can easily dial in a colour that contrasts your target, an innovation you don’t see in scopes, even twice the price.
- Tough Build: Handles airgun “recoil” like a champ, no fogging, no shift in zero. It also handled several hard bumps in the woods without taking damage. Obviously, that is just my personal experience, and yours may vary, but I was impressed.
- Feature-Rich Package: Rings, caps, allen wrench, lens cloth included!
Where it fell short:
- Eye Relief Challenges: At full zoom, you’ve got to settle your head pretty precisely or risk black ring edges. Which is something you’ll run into with any lower-priced scope.
- High Magnification Quality: Between 12×–24×, the image can get a bit dim; not unusual, but worth noting for low-light use.
Final Verdict
This UTG True Hunter 6–24×50 is the real deal if you want a reliable, illumination-rich scope that doesn’t drain your wallet. It’s big, bold and unapologetically practical, perfect for hunters, plinkers, and airgun shooters who want features that enhance shooting, not just look good on paper.
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