First off, Please reply with links to past threads on this topic. I did a search and came up with a few but I am sure there are more on this site and others.
To the point. I have had a bug for years to build a 257 Roberts on savage platform and recently bought a model 111 to do so. The rifle is chambered for 25-06 currently. I thought that I had my thoughts together and that I would ease into it but I think I caught a bug or something as it seems I cant stop thinking, researching, scanning and scheming about it. So if a few of you could point me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated. here are my questions
1. Aside from changing barrels and gauging for head space what else do I need to do or know before shooting?
2. In buying a barrel, do I need to order a new barrel nut as well? specifically if the action is blued and barrel is stainless
3. what aftermarket stock for good accuracy and durability
4. what else to consider for customizing without going overboard.

End result is a nice semi-light hunting rifle to hand down to my sons.

Thanks in advance.