I have both stainless and blue. I see no difference in the way they shoot. Myself I like a blued rifle with a REAL walnut stock in a bolt action. My pre 64 Winchester Model Featherweight in .308 is a masterpiece in my opinion. My Omega 50 cal SS with a camo thumbhole is cool looking. My old Ruger Flatop 44 mag is awsome as well as my 6 inch Colt Python in .357. When I hunt bad weather with a CF rifle I grab my SS Remington Model 700 DM .270. Way to many choices!!