Narrowed down to 3...

[BULLBLASTER]

I would agree to choose the best that feels best to you. I own a win 70 (non controlled feed) a ruger 77 and a couple rem 700s. All are well made and accurate.

[huntitup]

the gunis gonna be your personal choice i shoot 180 gr factory winchester ammo out of mine

[Rick]

I had a Model 70 300WSM. Sold it to my dad. I shot 180s out of it and he does as well.

I like Winchesters and Remingtons. I won't own a Browning.

[Jason]

The new Winchesters are nice.  I'd go with the model 70 Extreme Weather.  Some guys don't like the enclosed MOA trigger on the new model 70's.  I like it.

[The Weazle]

Well I went to the gun shop and handled all of the rifles.  They are all nice, each having a different fit and feel.  The Browning felt the best, especially the rougher composite stock, but it was an X-Bolt.  I really liked it.  After looking at the price tag, I think I am going to keep my Tikka and maybe have some work done to it.  I just cant get it dialed in.  I have a lite, stainless 300 wsm, and I cant get it to shoot better than a 4" group of 5 shots.  I have a leupold vx2 3-9x40, and I have checked all mounting hardware, tried multiple bullets, let it cool between shots, and clean it regularly.  I dont know what else to do...I was going to sell it, and buy a new rifle, but maybe I will take it to a gunsmith and see if they can figure it out, or re-mount the scope and re-bore sight it, and go from there.  Looks like the 25-06 is coming out of the safe for the deer opener this year!

[The Weazle]

Oh, and thanks for the replies, I appreciate everyones opinions, and value the input!

[runningboard]

most folks who have Tikkas rave about the accuracy, maybe try mounting a different scope to be sure that's not it?
p.s. I was gonna suggest the x-bolt but I find it annoying when you named the 3 & folks start suggesting their favorites, like if you asked 30-06 or 280? & after five posts someone says 300win,wsm,ultra, another says 308, just saying

[The Weazle]

I do think it might be the scope.  It was a tack driver, 3 shots, 1/2 inch grouping.  took it out a month ago to check accuracy for opener, and it was barely on paper.  Re-bore sighted it at 25 yards with the laser, got it good at 50 yards, went to 100 yard range, and can keep a 4 inch group now.  Gonna go one more time this weekend and see if I can tighten that up a little more.  After a few shots with that thing, it might just be me at this point anticipating or jerking the trigger...

[Bigshooter]

I'm a winchester M70 guy.

[6x6in6]

Something's gone on the blink with the Leupy....send it in for check-up.  If there is something wrong they will find it and fix it for nothing.
Break out the 25-06 and go hunting while your waiting the scopes return.

[marlin]

I really really would like to have a new model 70 featherweight! Theyre like $750, then you have to get nice optics to match the nice rifle, so it could easily get to over a grand.. I probably wouldnt take it outside except on clear sunny days.. I would still be using my marlin xs7 .308... But Id still love to have a model 70 to show off and ooo and awww over.
The Kimber rifles are pretty nice too if you wanna spend a bunch. Cooper of Montana would be even sweeter for even more money.
 The Cabelas 50th anniversary edition model 70s are amazing... But theyre also 1800 bucks. I held one in the Gun Library in Cabela's. nice gun.

[addicted]

get your tikka tweaked ftw.

rem and winny have quality control issues so by default of the original three choices it would be the browning.

you didnt look at a savage weather warrior? Sako A7? CZ kevlar?

[Miles]

I'm willing to bet you are having scope issues...

[thinkingman]

most folks who have Tikkas rave about the accuracy, maybe try mounting a different scope to be sure that's not it?
p.s. I was gonna suggest the x-bolt but I find it annoying when you named the 3 & folks start suggesting their favorites, like if you asked 30-06 or 280? & after five posts someone says 300win,wsm,ultra, another says 308, just saying

I was going to say the same thing.
The chances of a Tikka going south on accuracy(copper fouling could be an issue?) is slim.
The chances of a Leupold failing is much greater.
Let us know how you do.

[6x6in6]

Another possibility might be if you used the supplied Tikka scope rings, even though you have checked them.  Some have had issues with these, others have not.
If you are using the Tikka's, and while the scope is at the doctor, have Leupy pitch a set of rings in the box with the scope return.