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1 Good
2 All good but why don't you just put some 400 sandpaper on a piece of glass, put some lubricant on it and rub the recoil lug in figure 8's until you have a very uniform finish across the face. Also there is no need to change the bolt head but the tactical bolt handle would be a good thing. If SSS still sells their handle get that one. It is nice and not much weight. Also adding a good bolt lift kit would be a good thing.
3 Sounds like a plan.
4 I Like thumbhole stocks.
5 Bedding the rail is a good improvement... is a nice touch. Quality rings and correct installation go a long way.
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1 If you want accuracy, pillar and bedding, even if it is just threaded lamp rod and J-B Weld, goes a long way.
2 Nice touch if done right. Aluma-hyde II will do the job for a lot less.
If you like to reload and really want to make a difference at the 600 yd target go with a 6.5 swede, 6.5-06, or maybe even a 280 or 284. maybe even something else that uses the .473 Bolt Head. The 6.5mm and 7mm are a big improvement ballistically over the .30 cal unless you go to the 200 plus weight projectiles. (Jim, the Forum boss has a screaming deal on a high end 284 barrel.)
Good luck with your project. Things always go better when you have a budget and a plan.
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