I currently have a Rem M7 stainless synthetic in 7mm-08, a Browning Micro Medallion with the original wood and an aftermarket synthetic stock (also in 7mm-08), and a very customized Win M70 (stainless, synthetic stock) in .270 Win.
Of the two standard production guns, I prefer the M7: for hunting- it's lighter and carries better; the trigger is also more adjustable than the Browning. With factory loads, it'll shoot a 1 1/2 " group at 100 yds; my handloads in it will group under 1".
For target, the Browning may be slightly superior with my handloads (have never shot factory ammo thru it), but the blued finish and wood stock make it less desirable for woods carry.
The Ruger Compacts may be fine, but I've never cared for their trigger: it irritates me to have to buy an aftermarket trigger just so Ruger's attorney's can get a restfull night's sleep. My neighbor's boy has one in .243, and it is very nice looking, carries well, but isn't particularly accurate (perhaps a bedding job would help?). When I was last shopping for a light weather-proof deer rifle, I contacted Ruger about what accuracy claims they made on the Compact: was told 3"..."Three inches at a hundred yards? " "No, three inches at 50 yards". (Needless to say, I didn't buy Ruger- bought a Tikka instead, which is doesn't leave the factory if it can't shoot under an inch; mine shoots .5" or less all day with hand loads).
Basically, any of the above U.S. guns may meet your needs, or they may not; it's kind of a crapshoot with any of them as far as accuracy. Are you willing to put the extra $ and time to get them to shoot if you loose the gamble?
Coot