Quality is pretty good on model 70's on par with the lever actions, especially the super grade M70. Miroku may make them, but they have "assembled in Portugal" or something like that on the barrel. Overall they are very nice rifles. Certainly a step up in fit/finish and blueing quality from Savage or Remington. You will pay a couple hundred extra too for it. I think the featherweight starts around $750 give or take. Most of them Ive looked at have been very nice. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if it's in your price range.
Some guy had a Super Grade 308 on here that I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying.
If your talking a synthetic rifle, I don't think I'd spend the extra, I'd go with a Savage 110 combo. Very accurate rifles and you won't be paying a premium.
The value in the Winchesters are in bluing, wood, and finishwork that you just won't find in almost any other guns nowadays. They are made to pretty high quality standards and materials.