If a short action isn't a requirement, see if you can track down a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .257 Roberts. Great rifle, great caliber! Top it with a Leupold 2.5X8 and you will have a nice, lightweight rifle that will do everything you ever want it to do.

I also noticed a Remington Model 7 mentioned, years ago I traded into one in 7mm-08 and immediately sold it. Even though I'm more of a Winchester guy,m it seemed like a helluva nice little rifle.