An Enfield is expensive to feed new ammo to, but is very easy to reload for. The bolt is rotated 60 degrees rather than the 90 of a Mauser or whatnot, and yes.. The bolt stops about a quarter inch from your nose while cycling.
There was some discussion recently about the Australian International Arms M10 rifles, a 16" new production Lee Enfield-type rifle that feeds from AK mags. AIA also has a few models similar to 20" No. 4 rifles, but chambered in 7.62 NATO and feeding from M14 mags. All are chrome bores, and the wood is pretty nice. Triggers are two-stage mil setups.
The M10 is my next rifle, availability permitting. Tristar imports them into the US.
ETA- The WW2 No. 4 rifles are generally better rifles than the SMLE's, but I'm in love with the ugly blunt nosecap. SMLE sights suck though.