Vortex is another good scope for the money. While checking that the barrel is fully free floated, be sure to check the rear tang too. On the Savage it must float too so you may have to hog out a bit of plastic with a Dremel. The factory plastic stock will serve as a hunting stock for now after tweeking it but down the road, if you want to go the heavy barrel route, I'd look at the B&C Tactical and/or the Duramaxx.

There are many good copper removal cleaners on the market these days, Bore Tech Eliminator, Montana Extreme 50 BMG and Sweet's 7.62 to name a few. Welcome aboard, members here are more than happy to help a new member.