Brad,
I have owned and hunted Deer, moose and bear with my 270 for 22 years. I love it and I'm sure you will as well.
I noticed that you are looking at spending under $1000.00, if that is the case why not look at the Weatherby Vanguard in the 270 winchester, they come in stainless go to the web site
www.399weatherby.com and check them out. They have some info there and they have a comparison chart as well between the other rifles you are looking at. Then put some good optics like a Zeiss Conquest in a 3-9X40mm and you will be off and shooting and enjoying it.
Just my 2 cents