I have 800gram Danner's and love them for cold weather.....but I don't deer hunt in them.

I bought a 1200gram pair od LaCrosse's a couple seasons ago. I bought a pair of Muck Boots (400gram), last year. They're the ones with the neoprene upper. They are HANDS DOWN warmer than the 1200gram LaCrosse boots. I don't know whether it's the fact they let my foot breathe or what it is. But it's true. They allow me to stay on stand longer.....so they're worth every penny I paid for them (in your price range).