Just picked up a Stevens 200 with the intentions of doing my first build. I want to make my self an accurate (long distance on the range, long for me anyway) and a decent hunting rifle at the same time. I am going to go with 6.5x55 as it has special signifigance to me, and is an all around great caliber that I am having trouble finding in a modern rifle that I like, plus I like to build things.

The rifle is currently a 30-06, will I need to make any changes to the bolt? Will a 30-06 serve as a good donor action?

My plan is to replace the barrel, stock, trigger, in that order, but is a new recoil lug something I should look at as well? Any other parts I should change as well? Sorry for all the questions, but first time around here so trying to get as much info as I can before I dive into this.