Are there any that have a ranging reticle etched into the glass? I know some Steiners do, but they're $$$ generally
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I have to agree with Coal Dragger: Vortex Viper line.
For your stated purpose an 8x32 or 8x42 would work well. I looked at several models and was impressed with the Vortex brand.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/category..._hd_binoculars
I agree that Vortex, and Nikon offer good values in quality binos. About 20 or so years ago, on a whim, I bought a pair of IOR/Valdada 10x50 military binoculars. They were not yet known yet in the U.S. as they are made in Romania (former Combloc) so we couldn't get them until the early 90's. I didn't pay much for them but they are very high quality. These are too heavy for carrying when hunting, but they do make lighter, smaller binos. They are more expensive now however.
I like smart binoculars from ATN, the price is even less that 500$ ( 479$ to be more precise, here they are https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular ). I like ATN smart optics, it is user friendly and gets updated every time.
Several optic review sites I've seen have been very pleased with the Hawke Frontier ED 8x43.
Aside from those, I was always looking at the Vortex Viper 8x42 and Zeiss Terra ED 8x42. If I was going for a stretch, I'd probably spring for the Trijicon 8x42.
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