A few years ago I'd have said grab the Winchester.But today not so sure. The Montana bears a close look.
I have had two EW's....a 300 WSM and a 270. Both very accurate rifles that were good right out of the box in function and accuracy. This was 3-4 years ago or so.
But,(if this stuff is important to you) the Montana has improved breaching,and also (ironically), the old M70 trigger,which the current Winchester no longer has.
To some folks both features are significant.
I have no personal experience with the Montana(but plenty with the Winchesters) other than my smith uses the actions on some rifles he builds;and a friend has a 375 on the action.
FWIW I think either would make a solid rifle but those differences do exist. I am also not certain what barrels Montana uses.
Your call.
