Hey everyone!

I'm a n00b around here, but I like what I'm reading so far. So I decided to take the plunge and sign up. Good timing, too, since I just ordered a Mark IIFV. I did a lot of research and this one seems to be a solid contender when it comes to accuracy. I had some misgivings concerning the cheap synthetic stock, but I figured since we're both "entry level" it would be a good place to start, and cheap enough to upgrade later should we get to that point.

First off, a short backstory: My girlfriend wants to get into shooting competitions. Nothing serious, mainly just for the fun of it, and because she used to do small-time archery competitions and she enjoyed it. I decided I'd build a rifle for both of us, and if she likes it / sticks around, she might get a matching one for a birthday present.

Anyway, here are the specs:
Savage Mark IIFV
Bushnell 4-12x40 AO scope (I REALLY wanted a Nikon prostaff BDC scope, but there's a $500 limit on the entry-level guns at my club).
DNZ game reaper scope rings
Caldwell 6-9" bipod
Karsten kydex cheek riser (had one lying around from my old Mosin M91 stock that broke...long story).

Since this will mostly be a range queen, we decided to snazz it up a bit with some unique paint. I messed around with some different colors at work and got this tiger stripe job:

[img width=600 height=450]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d70/shanejohnson2002/307391_700692135891_71002376_35644657_842470572_n. jpg[/img]

The plan is to paint the stock, leaving the action (and the cheek riser, if I have to install it) their original color. If/when she gets her rifle, she wants a similar pattern with pink/light pink/black, like this:

[img width=600 height=450]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d70/shanejohnson2002/PinkTiger.jpg[/img]

Should be fun.

The rifle / extras should be here next week, USPS-willing. Step 1 is a range visit, and I will snap a few "before" shots at that time. Stay tuned for build pics!