I have both. One is a stainless .243 and the other a blue .243. Both are from the same Remington era (~2012-2014). Accuracy wise, they are both about the same. Accuracy is usually in the 1/2 - 3/4 MOA range for 3 shots. Finish on the stainless is much smoother than the blued model. The bolt on the stainless model came jeweled and runs much smoother. It also does not need the firing pin hole bushed like the blued model does. However, the stainless model had a bunch of metal filings in the chamber/receiver area that took forever to remove. It almost looked like ball powder but was metal. Interior barrel finish on the stainless model is smoother and cleans up easier.


If I had my choice, it would be the stainless model.