I have a Preimer and it is awesome to say the least, got a good price on the EE and never looked back. I really can't think of anything negative about it. The glass is excellent, I was not sure about the MTC when I first got it, but now that I have used it, it would be difficult to go back and I find it helps me keep track of where I am in my rotation without having to look up. As for budget optics, I have owned 2 sightrons and I think they are the best bang for the buck right now, although the Bushnell is not far behind. I just wish Sightron had more MIL/MIL FFP models.