I am exactly the oposite as thndrchiken, I will spend more $$$$ on my binos than my scopes. I usually am "glassing" for hours through the binos to find game, once I find the game, it is a matter of stalking and shooting. I am not suggesting tasco scopes, but more like the Nikkon or Leupold, scopes.

I would go with the Swaros or even Liecas for binos if you can afford them. Here in AZ, I personlly like the 10x42 size binos.