Finally got my first savage build together. Started with a 111 .30-06 pulled it down to action and bolt. Added a 1:8 twist 26" mcgowen barrel finished by apache gun work (thanks scopeye !!) added a timney trigger and northland recoil lug and barrel nut. I got an awesome deal on a choate tactical stock and had a machinist friend mill it for the factory mag. Topped it with a vortex 6.5-20x44 in burris tac rings and Warne bases. I'll post a range report soon. If it shoots I'll paint the stock and duracoat the metal. Going to try and run 140 gn accubonds or 120 gn barnes ttsx bullets. I used Norma brass for my initial load testing. Trying rl 22 25 h4831 and IMr 7828 to start.