Since it is a shorter-ish barrelled hun ting rifle, i am assuming a shorter range rifle too. In that case MOA accuracy is acceptable, and that scope looks like a good enough option and i would just have a smith cut down the barrel length and possibly thread the barrel. Since you aren't planning to shoot heavy bullets, i am sure the stock twist rate should be plenty good for 165-180 grain bullets. If you don't have an accutrigger i would either work the stock trigger springs or get a timney trigger and then the stock and barrel trimming would be my recommendation.
Good luck!
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