My father and I own X-Bolts. They are very nice guns. I have a 7mm08 and he has a 243.

I'd go with a Ruger if you don't want an X-Bolt.

I've had success with their guns in the past as well. I'm still trying to get my father to sell me the old Ruger .44 semi-auto rifle he has to use as a backup gun. It was the gun I used when I began to hunt. It survived my early years of making mistakes to help me become a decent hunter.

Although, I'm also apparently biased as well.