Right now overtime is coming in heavy so i want to get the parts I need and be ready to make changes after Jan 2 when deer season ends.

I have a Savage 11 FCNS 7MM-08 in accustock with DBM.

I plan on changing the barrel to a Pac Nor, 1:9" 22" stainless select grade barrel for the same cartridge.

I have a smooth barrel nut so I will be changing that out to one that has the grooves for a wrench.

I want to install a new stock - probably a Boyd's at first and maybe a nice composite in the distant future.

- I know I need to ask Savage if I have a standard or large shank barrel thread for the barrel and nut info.

- should I just re-use my lug if for whatever reason I first use the Accustock, because it won't take a standard lug? And buy a new aftermarket lug for my Boyds/etc stock?

- does the DBM bottom metal drop right out of the Accustock or will I need to purchase new bottom metal? Is bottom metal just the part that the magazine clicks into (mine is all metal, not plastic) or trigger guard and bottom bolt release as well?

- how about if I just convert to a blind, will this save money because things I have read indicate I reuse my existing parts and buy a little L Clip from savage?


Thanks for any help and I look forward to building a semi custom rifle and pillar and glass bedding it.