To Rebel Hog: That was a great comparison-good job.

If I was choosing one, I would go with the Vanguard. A little more weight will have less recoil, and a normal shooter will shoot a heavier rifle better. The synthetic and SS will be more durable. So unless you just like wood(some do, including me), go with the Vanguard. I wolud go with a 30-06 instead of a 270-but that is just preference. I can not feel much recoil difference between a 270 and a 30-06-especially if you go with the heavier rifle. I do believe the 30-06 is the better choice, but that is a different debate.

IMO both rifles need a trigger job, so I would not allow that factor to change my decision.

It is ashame you do not have a US made rifle in your choices. Tom.