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Range finder for under 100 yards?

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  1. Brokentine

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    I want a cheap range finder for under 100 yards, nothing fancy just works, thanks for any help.
     
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    Im guessing you meant a 100 dollars??? My buddy just picked up a redfield 550. I think he paid just over 100 for it.
     
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    I have a Nikon ProStaff Range Finder, and I paid around $200 for it at my local pro shop.

    Here's some range finders from Amazon.

    Amazon.com: range finders

    IMHO...Spend a little more than $100 dollars and get a good one! :)
     
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    You get what you pay for. Consider buying used quality from someone upgrading or save up and buy new.

    I like vortex. Good luck. Buying twice is not fun. I did it and learned.
     
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    I have a Redfield Raider and it works great. Got it for $150 or so.
     
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    Was it 100 bucks or 100 yards? Most all will do 100 yards but again quality is a factor. Adding to that my range finder is matched to my bow. I shoot and have my rig dialed in to the range readout and check this often. It is a good idea to shoot your bow and check from different ranges to make sure your reading is matched to your settings. Good Luck!
     
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    I bought a Nikon Aculon this past fall, and I have no problems with it. It was cheap, its small, quiet, did I mention cheap? :lol: Works good enough for what I use it for
     
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    TheHardWoods913 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nikon Archers Choice here, no problems with it... accurate ranges out to 100 yards and angle compensation
     
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    The aculons are probably my favorite lower end RF on the Market. For the money, Nikon kills everyone at the rangefinder game.
     
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    I like it quite a bit. The only complaint I have is the readout is black, and its kinda hard to see when it gets dark. But hell, its like a $100 rangefinder, can't have everything.
     
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    The red readouts are nice. I made sure my new RF had that.
     

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