Shed hunting Binos

I am just looking for input on what kind of binoculars you guys use for shed hunting. I bought a pair of HD Steiner Peregrine 8x42's to replace my 8x30 Nikons a few years ago and they have revolutionized my shed hunting success. I literally found enough antlers with them to make them worth it in 2 years. It seems like every trip I find an antler or 2 with them that I wouldn't have found without them.
So, I am looking to add a pair of 10x's, 12x's or 15x's for when I'm hunting big country and to add a little magnification. Does anyone have any thoughts? I am mostly looking for input on magnification power, what do you like and why. I am open to brand recommendations as well regarding comfort/ease of use, but I understand the "get what you pay for" principle (as in, Swaro 8x42's would outperform Bushnell 15x56's and HD glass is way better than standard glass, etc.)
Thanks for your input!

LAST EDITED ON Mar-31-16 AT 08:45PM (MST)[p]I use the nikon monarchs (12x42's) they are an excellent bino for around $300.00. If I could afford better, I would buy better. However, with my current budget, I am more than happy with the quality and magnification these binos offer. I especially like the lighter weight of the 12x42's. I have been lugging around a pair of 12x50's for 12 years and finally made the switch to the smaller version. Every pound counts on a back pack trip and these bios helped out a lot!

LAST EDITED ON Apr-02-16 AT 01:56PM (MST)[p]Keep in mind if you are using them for hunting too as power goes up and if diameter is same you are loosing light. Shouldn't be a big deal for sheds, but for hunting can be a difference maker in low light situations. To get the most our eyes can take in you need to keep the exit pupil/magnification at or above 5 or you'll loose light at dusk and dawn.
If you can afford the higher end glass it will make a bigger difference than jumping up in magnification.

I wear some old Nikon 10x50s that work well, I can cover a large area with them and get plenty of light early and late in the day...


2f350s: Spend the money on additional licenses and HUNT more!