I think the price difference is worth it. I have 2 Remington 700’s that are stainless, but the BDL does get some rust in one area. I bought the gun used as I wanted a .300 WSM about 9 years ago. There is a place where the stock rubbed the finish to bare metal. I saved the spot down so it no longer rusts, but I do have to clean it thoroughly after my hunting trip. Now my other one that is a SPS, no issues at all. I’ve hunted with guys that had the non stainless SPS and they did get some rust spots on them. I’ll be honest, I don’t know how well they maintained their rifles to begin with though. Now my older 700 BDL DM that is blued never a spot of rust on it.
Last edited by Hudge; 01/11/22.
