I don't know my browning bolts have always felt silky smooth and while I do prefer the 700 bolt for simplicity I certainly can't say the same about them in this regard. The 60 degree throw on the browning has appeal, mounting glass (eye piece issues with some and the 700 causes one to sometimes go up in ring size). I hate the floor plate/detach mag no bones. Trigger wise the browning with a aftermarket spring installed and some tweaking can be made to work very well. Function wise both have been great but I do prefer the 700. Sounds like you do as well. In that case your only off the rack option is a XCR for ss finish..if you can find one!
Everything you like about the 700 is their in the XCR it boils down to the stock, which can be changed if you hated it. I'm sure it could be used as trade bait at a smiths or online???
G/L
Last edited by skeeter 7MM; 12-03-2009 at 08:38 PM.