I have never owned a X-bolt but I have owned several A-bolts. Every A-bolt that I have ever owned were great shooters. I bought a A-bolt 30.06 from a friend of mine. He had done a lot of work to it himself. At 100 yards, it was the best shooting 30 cal I have ever owned. I hope you have the same luck with the X-bolt but I can't give an opinion on them.