tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244698803831853929.post6776023546370396427..comments2009-09-29T10:45:13.706-05:00Parker Reynoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13853882290742285826noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-244698803831853929.post-58451438215247597572009-09-29T10:45:13.706-05:002009-09-29T10:45:13.706-05:00Hi Chad,<br />Of the 3 binoculars you mentioned, I only have experience with the Leupold. I thought they were nice binoculars, but nothing special for the price.<br /><br />I haven&#39;t looked at the Vortex Vipers, but I own a pair of Vortex Razors and I&#39;m very happy with them. I rate them higher than the Vipers in optical performance (at least from what I&#39;ve read) and their price is within your budget (just barely).<br /><br />Finally, I, like you, am a hunter and hunt in both open and forested terrain. I have found that I prefer an 8x over a 10x binocular both because of the wider field of view and more importantly the brighter image in low light, i.e. during the early morning and late afternoons when game is most active.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Kenslysphinxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14825071098127758975noreply@blogger.com