The Vortex Optics Viper HD 8x42 were the best binoculars for birding in my larger review of the best binoculars. Ahead, learn more about why these binoculars were perfect for spotting winged wildlife.

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Binoculars are listed by size spec, where the first number is magnification and the second is objective lens diameter.

Many people can’t afford to spend $500-2,000 on a set of hunting binoculars. It’s just not that realistic because hunting can be expensive. At minimum, you need a weapon of some sort, warm clothes, ...

Vortex makes some of the best optics for hunting—no doubt about that. And whether you've been eyeing up a new rifle scope, spotting scope, or binos, Black Friday is the time to buy them. Right now, ...