Last year I was going to pluck big $$$ on steiners. This clerk at academy insisted I check out the Yosemite 8x30 by Leupold. I reluctanctly agreed as they were only $99.
The Leupold Yosemite 6x30 blows away, easily, the Steiner 8x30s I had, for a lot less $$. I don't know if the 8x30 Yosemites are quite as good, but if they're even close, they're a smokin deal.
Also, +1 on the Bruntons - even the cheap "Echo" Brunton 8x30s I have (roofies), for around $120, are very very clear. Almost as good as the $90 Yosemites.
The Bushnell "Legend" 8x42 Porros are pretty darned good too at around $115, but bigger/heavier.
Eagle Optics, Vortex, Pentax, and Audubon also offer good values in low- and moderately-priced binos. Nikons are always a good call too (any line), but not quite the value there as these others.
I do recommend strongly getting porros over roofies for *woods/stalking* type hunting, for the greater depth of field. In more dry/open areas, either roofies or porros are fine, and roofies are a bit more compact.
There is a lot to be said for small & light, so the *x30s or *x32s are a good way to fly, IMO, for hunting, when you've got so much other gear to take along, too. I'd just get the Yosemites and be done with it, if you want excellent quality & features, and $50 left over.
Team 101, which Brunton line are you using there?