I have heard it is a better stock and also read in some forums on here that the stainless barrel is better also. I am looking for a REM 700 LSS...right now but not having any luck. They are apparently out of production this year and out of stock in most shops I checked into. I am looking at buying the mountain version for now. I like the nostalgic look of the CDL and would like to own one of those also. I pretty much see myself having a few guns anyway.