Hi Everyone

Been a lurker on the site for a while and finally jumped in and joined!

I've decided to modify/upgrade my main hunting rifle, a 116 XP Trophy Hunter in 30-06 that is 6 years old. I am upgrading it for two reasons - looks like a fun project (!! ) and I want to start stretching my hunting range from 300 yards to 500 yards, and I want to make sure it is as accurate as it needs to be to hit what I am aiming at. Accuracy goal is 1/2 - 3/4 MOA at 200 yards.

Phase 1 plan:
1. Complete disassembly and cleaning, including bolt, barrel, etc.
2. Re-assemble complete, swapping out recoil lug and barrel nut (NSS) and installing the Savage 10BA tactical bolt head
3. Adjust Accu-trigger to between 2.5 and 3lbs.
4. Replace stock with laminate thumbhole stock, probably Boyd's
5. Reinstall scope, bedding a 1 part scope base and lapping rings

Phase 2:
1. Pillar bed and glass bed stock (if needed)
2. Cerakote action and barrel

Any thoughts, comments, ideas, changes? Curious what others have done when focused on a hunting build.