For hunting mostly open country a 10x42 reigns supreme IMO.
For everything else a 8x is better (particularly a 8x42) better DOF,FOV, brighter,easier eye placement, easier to hold steady, just all around more pleasant to the eyes over an equal 10x42. I have owned and will not own a premium 8x32 again. You give up too much in low light compared to an equal 8x42. I will carry the extra weight of the 8x42.
For a hunter that can only own one pair of binoculars and may be hunting open country the 10x42 is what I would recommend.
I own both a premium 8x42 and 10x42 and use what is the best for the terrain I am hunting with the 10x42 being the default binocular if I can't decide.
