I should have known the opinions would fly. I'm still torn about it - and the 5 shot MOA is important as well. I'll be going back to spend more time with each rifle. The Sako wasn't a bad handling rifle by any means, just that the X has the edge. We'll see... to complicate matters if I want stainless the Sako is still in reach but Browning in stainless goes too far over budget. What dilemmas... but I'm thankful I have the cash for these and not shopping bargain basement