RE: x-bolt vs 700
I won't be getting rid of my 700's to make way for an X-Bolt but my next new rifle purchase will likely be the X-Bolt.
For some reason the A-Bolts did not fit me very well but the few X-Bolts I have handled do. Don't know what the difference is but it's there for me. The synthetic stocked X-Bolt is pretty homely looking but would probably be very durable.