If it were me, I'd choose the EW way before an X-Bolt. The X-Bolts just don't seem to have the quality and the robustness of the Mod 70, IMO.
I have only fondled the X-Bolt, but couldn't warm up to them (even one with a beautiful maple stock). I've had a couple of A-Bolts in the past. They were accurate, but didn't hold up well over time. Maybe Browning stepped up their game on the X-Bolts, but I don't want to spend the $ to find out. I have one other newer Mod 70 - a Classic in 7RM. That is also a sweet shooter!
If you can get them side by side, that would be the best thing.
