I am going to buy the Savage 111 30-06 that big 5 has on sale. I plan to change out the scope, rings and base with Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Mil-Dot Reticle Matte,Leupold 1" Detachable Rifleman Rings Weaver-Style Medium Matte, and Weaver 1-Piece Multi Slot Tactical Weaver-Style Base for Savage 110 Series Long Action Round Rear Matte. I plan to change out the barrel down the road to a .308 bull barrel so it will then become a .308 long action rifle.

I plan to use this rifle for paper punching and hunting. I am on a fixed budget (wife's budget) so I am limited on my options. I just want to make sure I am not making a mistake. I would like some feed back on either I am going in the right direction or heading for the cliff.