8X32 or 10X42 for WA Eastside Elk hunting?

[arcicone]

I have been demoing these optics at the local sporting good stores. Now the quesition reamin what would be the optimum power for archery hunting . It seems like the opinions are split. Any comments?

 

[fowlguy]

If you are glassing open area 8x is good, as long as you have a spotting scope to get a closer look once you do find something.

For hunting timber or if you if this will be your only optic go with 10x

 

[ridgerunner]

I like the 10x42 myself.

 

[HC]

Definately the 10X42's for me. I've huntd with 8X30's for a lot of years and then the 8X42's and I really believe the 10X42's to be more effective and useful.