RE: Need help picking out a .270 cal rifle
Yes,the scope is more important than the rifle.An average rifle with a great scope is more valuable than the other way around.
Everyone has their likes and dislikes if you want a reasonable rifle with out of the box accuracy the inexpensive Weaterby's and the Tikka's would get my attention.For me the Tikka's because I don't like weatherby's factory stock.
I own a Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in a .270 and I wouldn't part with it for twice what I have in to it,so that should give you an idea of how much I love that rifle.