pertinent article in August 2006 Petersens Hunting. Was for 30-06 rather than 270 but compared 5 "affordable" rifles. Vanguard, CZ550, Reminton 700 BDL, Savage 114 American classic, and Ruger M77 MK II. While not reviewed, I can't imagine the SPS would be rated MORE highly than the BDL.

All were good, but Vanguard and CZ were most accurate and were both rated highly for value. Might want to take a look at the article.