I use whichever rifle best suits the hunt.
I don't really care, one way or the other.
I love my "wood stocked'' rifles that carry both stainless and blued metal, sometimes a combination of both, and a few with paint or cerakote.
Worrying about such things, is just something I never do.
I always wipe down my firearms, stainless or blue, etc, with a Birchwood Case product called SHEATH.
I started using it at gun shows about 35 years ago, to thwart the efforts of looky-loos with SWEATY PALMS, during their relentless persistence to leave "rusty fingerprints" on every blued firearm I presented for sale.
This stuff is one of the best products I've come across, and it leaves a micro thin film of free silicones on every surface it's wiped onto.
It has a bit of an odor when first applied, but that evaporates, and a few minutes later, no scent can be detected.
I use it on a soft cloth, with only a few drops, which is enough to coat several rifles effectively.
I find that one coat is good for a couple of days of hard hunting, under adverse conditions.
Not only does it inhibit rust, but it inhibits the adherence of dust and other detritus.
No, it won't stop mud attaching, but it does make cleanup easier.
