I think which ever one feels the best. Everything I have read on these 2 guns have been positive accept for the weight of trigger pull. This is a cheap quick fix for most gunsmiths and should cost less than $50 bucks. This means youll still be under the cost of a big name rifle. I'm in the same dilema, as I also would like to purchase a 243 in one these 2 models. Let me know what you decide on.