Thanks all . . . I've decided to go with the Leupold Cascade's in 10X42's.
(Good price at Wallly World.) Great warrantee.16mm eye relief. 4mm exit pupil . . . great specs!
At around $270 I'm already jumping way up in price/quality from what I've had. I just hope the extra moola is worth it in the field.
As far as going with 10 vs. 8 power, out here in the west we shoot farther than you guys can even see back in PA. (Prarie vs. hardwood forrests.)
10 power binocs are pretty common. And a lot of guys pack along their spotting scopes as well.