I have one of the first batch with a gen 3 tube in it. I think the quality to price point is probably impossible to beat unless you are finding a used unit that happens to be in awesome condition.
I have only shot this one on my ar15 with an ACOG but it is sitting on my 6.5 maten waiting for me to have a night I can go shoot further out. I have a pvs14 that I can mount on a helmet or just use as a handheld unit and this.
Where you at in Iowa? You have rb above me on the east side and Im on the northwest side. I would gladly let you try out mine if you like?