I've been in the market for a new pair of binoculars for the last couple months. I read a equipment review by Petzal in Field and Stream a while ago, and I think I may end up getting the Leupold Gold Ring or the Nikon Monarch X brand binocs.

My question is, since I live in Nevada and primarily hunt in open country, would any of you recommend the 8x42 over the 10x42, or vice versa? Or do any of you have other recommendations for brands?