hello I recently bought a stevens in 7mm-08 with the intention of building a 243 loosely along the lines of the savage predator (weight wise) I need help knowing what stock will fit the action it is a center feed the mag is attached to the stock. I would like something say $225 or less in synthetic but am not totally opposed to a laminate. Also is it a pain to mount the mag in the new stock so that it feeds correctly and does not put stress on the action? Also because this is my first build would I be better off going with a alum bedded stock? or is a glass bedded duramax just as good. (not sure about my bedding skills)
Also can anyone tell me what barrel profile I should use I do plan on going a little longer than the predator with a 24" barrel

Thanks for any responses I will also have a brand new never fired 7mm-08 barrel for sale as soon as I get an action wrench as well as the factory stock