I’m waiting on my first Savage to arrive. A 10 FCM Scout. I plan to immediately re-barrel it and replace the smooth barrel nut with a notched one.

What upgrades should I consider while I have it apart? Aftermarket recoil lug? Longer/better shaped bolt handle?

I will be taking the scout rail and peep sight off and mounting a scope conventionally.

So what upgrades will make this a better 100yd range toy/truck gun/ranch rifle /woods carbine for deer/hogs?