Quote Originally Posted by memilanuk

On weight you would be surprised how hard it is to get down to 10.5.
Do you think it would be better to just go for legal HV class with the Savage, or go with a used purpose-built custom gun (probably Stolle) rather than trying to fight too many battles at once just starting out?
Well I hate to blaspheme but if given the choice I would pick a used Stole over a Savage do to slight difference in price. I would not recommend building a heavy gun, I would say build a light gun that way you can shoot it in both classes. The Stole will not shoot any better than the tuned Savage, but it is easier to arrive at the conclusion with the Stole.