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Hard not to like the vortex, clear durable binos that should do the job and hold ther value. I like 10 power but hunt in way different conditions - wide open in comparison.
Meopta HD's are really terrific and might be in your price range at 8 power but a used Slc or trinovid or Zeiss might be a bit better if you can find them from a trusted source.
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Cabela's Instinct Euro HD binoculars. Meopta made...$800-850 for the 8/10x32s. $100 back in Cabelas Bucks, 10% back in Club Points...amazing glasses.
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"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country."
Robert E. Lee
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I got a vortex 6X bino about 4? years ago, I like it for hunting here in the woods of GA. Its light and is good enough for me, of course big difference in this an an 8x42 Victory. 
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Get a pair of 6x Yosemites for the woods, and a pair of 10x Vortex for the fields.
Sell the Steiners to assist in buying better glass.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Hmmm. Strange that Minox HG hasn't been mentioned. My 8x33 MIG are just superb
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I hunt in mid Mississippi under similar conditions and use 10x42 Swarovski SLC's. They're not too much for that type hunting, they're just about perfect. For your budget I'd recommend a pair of used Swarovski, Zeiss, or Leica. You'd get more value from them than new vortex's
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Zen-Ray ED3's or Zeiss Terra's... excellent glass and well within your budget.
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Meostar 10x42. As mentioned many times. I bought a pair of demos 8 months ago on ebay for $630. They are awesome. You will love them in the woods and even more on the clear cuts/cut overs and gas lines.
Life time warranty!
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I have used Swarovski 10x42 and 10x56 for years and can't recommend them highly enough but they are slightly out of your range. I would highly recommend a pair of Kahles. In a power of your choice. I prefer 10x but I can't see very well and if you need binoculars get enough to make things clear.
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Hmmm. Strange that Minox HG hasn't been mentioned. My 8x33 MIG are just superb +1. These are real sleepers; they can run in the same pack with the alphas, are lighter, feel great in the hands, beautiful view.
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