I'd like to replace the stock on my new FCP-SR but being new to bolt guns and specifically Savage bolt guns I'm not really sure where to look and what to look for. I've been looking at Boyd's and also at Mike's but it's all a little confusing with the terminology and all the different Savage model designations. I'm looking for either walnut or a nice laminate and weight really isn't a concern. I know my rifle is a short action, top bolt release, detachable box mag model but other than that, what should I be looking for to be sure it fits? I would think the heavy barrel would require a certain minimum size barrel channel and I see that most of the stocks specify a certain distance between the action screws. Anything else, any caveats that I should be aware of? Do all aftermarket stocks require some relieving and do they require bedding before being installed? I definitely don't want to adversely affect accuracy which is why I went with Savage to start with.
If anybody has any specific recommendations, I'd welcome them as well.
Thanks in advance for your input.