Check my logic - newbie

[deadduckflying]

I've got an older style (F prefix) 111, .300WM, SF with the side button eject DBM...and I want to build up this gun, without breaking the bank.
I've had this rifle for 12-14 years and only used to hunt elk, and I want to turn into a long range shooter and mainly learn from it and still use it to elk hunt.

My plan is to turn it into a top feed blind mag so I have more options for stocks. Most likely a Bell & Carlson stock, I really like the Medalist line; I'll bed the action myself, or at least try :)
I'm leaning towards a McGowen barrel, probably 24 or 26 inch, 1-9 or 1-10 twist, threaded and braked.
Replace the stock adjustable trigger (non accutrigger) with a Basix SAV-1.

I haven't even begun researching rails and mounts for the glass, but this is where I'm thinking about beginning.

Like I said, I'm a beginner, want to learn, and expect this to lead me down the path of rolling my own loads.

Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott

[bootsmcguire]

Sounds like you have a good plan going there.

Best advice I can give you at this point is read the Savage FAQ section here on the site. There are some great articles in there showing the how to's of building your Savage and identify what parts you have and/or need.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress, and feel free to post up any and all questions in the proper boards here. There are a bunch of great guys around here that are happy to help out fellow shooters.