I just bought my first rangefinder this year and ended up getting this one from Amazon. I have had no issues with it. http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Primos-Truth-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B00AU6DV0K
We bought 2 different Halo rangefinders this year (so we both have one). Not sure which models they are but both were right around $150 and work well. I have no complaints about them.
Nikon Aculon. right around $150 and probably the best optic quality of any I tried in that range. Hard to beat a Nikon, especially at that price
I bought a Bushnell sport 550 earlier this year,it was on sale on cabelas.com for $120 I think the nonsale price was $180.Has worked great so far.I really like how it uses a 9 volt battery instead of the batteries you use for a watch.