I have been reading a lot and asking a lot of questions here so I figured I should write about my build.
I began with a Stevens 200 in 30-06. I have stripped it down and it is being totally rebuilt. I have a Choate Tactical stock with CDI bottom metal. I have a 26 inch heavy varmint barrel in chambered for 25-06 and another chambered 7mm Rem mag in the same contour on the way. Both barrels are made by Jim at Apache Gun Works. The action is currently at SSS for Fred to time and true. I have a Murphy Precision rail waiting to be bedded to the action once it comes back. I have a Rifle-Craft RS2 sling to try, I have never shot with a proper loop sling but I am anxious to try it.

I am debating on skim bedding the stock, I have read plenty that it can't hurt, but I want to be able to switch barrels without risking damaging something. This will be my first bedding job so I am a bit hesitant.

I am really hoping to find a good buy on a scope and rings during a Black Friday sale. I need to stay sub $500 and want a FFP or fixed power scope. So far I am looking at a SWFA SS in 10x or 12x, possibly a Primary Arms 4-14. I am open to suggestions.

I will post pictures as I start putting it together.

Bill