Magnification recommendation for a do it all bino

[Jakelap]

Thank you for all the comments and recommendations on my last post. The overall consensus was to upgrade my binos rather than get a cheaper spotter. With that being said what magnification should I go with? Mainly hunt the plains and breaks of South Dakota and some out of state high country. I will have them on my chest, as well as a tripod. My main concern is I want enough X to be able to spot bedded game.

 

[kcm2]

Definition trumps magnification. Get the best quality you can afford, used if necessary, at 8x or 10x. High definition 8x will beat lower definition 10x for hunting.

I have 8x32 Swarovskis I bought used on Ebay many years for a whopping $500. Money well spent. I've never needed to do anything but clean them. Likewise, my 10x Kahles binos I bought in 1996 are still superb for when I am long range scouting.

There are a lot of good binos out there. Used quality always beats new mediocrity.

Have fun.