Thanks for the ideas. Ive looked at Cabelas and in stock stuff usually is usually plastic mags and DBM. Id prefer to have metal mags and DBM. Im not opposed to buying the DBM and mags, its just that if Im going that route, I just want to start with a beater short action top release like I did with my 308 to drive the price down on the overall project.

So the best option is just to look for a short action rifle, top bolt release most likely. Then purchase the DBM, mags, and trigger guard from Savage similar to what I did for my 308 build. Im assuming taking a 308 and just changing the bolt head will work correct? Then add barrel/stock/etc as I see fit?

Here is the link to my 308 build:
http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...10-308-Rebuild