If given the choice of the two i would take the 10x40 but i would buy one of the best pair. Which the diff is around 200. I belive in buying a better binoc than scope so if you are going to buy a pair don't settle with good do better. A better pair will last you forever and you need to see the animal before you can shoot him. Thats why binoc are very important.

Why work when you can hunt???? Heck why work at all!!