I would second the idea of considering a look at CZ, they make some wonderfully beautiful and high quality rifles at prices often lower than lesser quality guns..
I understand your set on stainless and while there are a few 'slight' advantages, a plain steel firearm will be just as durable, last just as long, and open up your options a ton. We have some hard use rifles on our ranch that have been passed down for generations that still operate perfectly and look beautiful.
Given your points though, I would check out some of Rugers offerings as there are a number that fit them....
http://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html
http://www.ruger.com/products/Hawkey...ct/models.html
http://www.ruger.com/products/Hawkey...er/models.html
http://www.ruger.com/products/Hawkey...or/models.html
http://www.ruger.com/products/americ...ct/models.html
http://www.ruger.com/products/americ...er/models.html