Hey all been reading here for awhile getting info about building a rifle. Want to build a 6.5X284 Norma for long range hunting and target practice. Been keeping a eye out for a donor action, but I have ideas for the other features and parts I want to use which comes to my mains questions.

Should I order my barrel, stock and tools then when I find my donor action I am ready to go. Or should I get the action have it trued then build or not worry about it?

I want to stay on a relatively low budget for the first build to see how it goes.. I have found a used 116 .270 that would work for a donor but price seems high so I might search some more.. Whats a decent price for a used donor gun? stainless or blued doesn't matter to me really.

Thanks...