So last week, I traded for a TC Icon in 308. It's my first 308 and I love shooting it, but it is a light rifle and really starts to tenderize my shoulder after 10 rounds or so. (I'm only 160 lbs) So, I got to thinking I would like another 308 but I would want it heavier, so I could shoot it comfortably, longer. Would an additional 4 lbs cut down the recoil a bit?
Here is is where Savage comes in: I've got a 6 year old Stevens 200 in .223 and I thought, why not try my first Savage build. I thought about trying out a Choat stock and maybe a Shilen or McGowen bull barrel in 26 or 28" to give me some extra weight. What all would I need to do the switch? Tell me if I'm missing anything: Barrel nut wrench, new bolt head, new barrel, new SSS trigger, and new stock. Thanks guys.