So im new on here and have a few questions...

[Savagemarksman]

I'm new on here and I want to build my Savage model 111 in .30-06 for both target and hunting. I plan on having the action fully bedded and I was thinking about a Boyds laminate stock. I have a Nikon pro staff 4-12x40 on it for optics. Any other suggestions?

 

[HitFactor]

Hunting rifles and target rifles typically have different characteristics.

Hunters usually are concerned about the weight of the rifle. Target shooters might not be concerned at all.

Optics magnification for hunting is usually in the 3-9 range while target rifles usually have 6-24. Field of view is important to hunters.

Heavy cross hairs in the reticle help hunters in low light. Lightweight cross hairs don't obscure the aiming point.

Hunters need to hit a pie plate sized target for a humane kill, target shooters would prefer all bullets pass through the same hole in the target.

Bedding a good stock will help your rifle with consistency.

Perhaps having two scopes will help, one for hunting and another for target.

What are your parameters for hunting? Target?

 

[Savagemarksman]

I just want to have a tack driver on the shooting range and something I can take head shots on deer between 50 and 200 yards. I'm pretty satisfied with the Nikon I have I'm just not 100% sure if I want a laminate stock or something more tactical. I was hoping for suggestions on stocks. The longest range distance I have is 500 yards for target shooting in my area.

 

[lonely_wolf]

Stocks: How much are you willing to spend?

Since it is for a dual role, chassis' will probably be crossed out due to weight. McMillan and Manners are popular. They can be very light with carbon fibre options.

If 500 yards is your average maximum range than maybe have your barrel cut for better maneuverability, balance, and weight: 20-22" for a 30-06 (I'm assuming it's 24-26" now).

I think the Nikon will be fine. I use a 3.5-15x 50mm scope when hunting (and target shooting) and love the versatility and light it offers.

 

[Savagemarksman]

I'd like to be in the $200 range for a stock maybe a little more but not much.

 

[nchunter243]

The longer you hang out here the more you will learn and help narrow down what exactly you want but welcome to the hide and heres some links to help ya

Stock: Long Range Varmint (LRV) Remington 700 BDL SPS VTR Ruger 77 Mark 2 Savage 10 12 (4.40") Savage 110 112 Weatherby Vanguard Laminated Thumbhole BBC Riflestock
Barrel: Criterion ? Savage Barrels |
Trigger: Rifle Basix Triggers |
Scope: SWFA Riflescopes or the optics for sale section here

all these places are pretty good deals for the money. You will want a heavy contour barrel for target shooting but if you are leaning toward more a hunting rig the accu trigger will do fine and save you some cash so just read some more, ask more questions and refine what exactly you think you will need/use/bring you the most fun and go from there. PM me i recently finished up a savage build and maybe able to point you in the right direction

 

[Savagemarksman]

Thanks for the information. It's mainly a hunting rifle so I don't think I'm going to go with a heavy barrel. The main target shooting I do is for fun but I have a drive for accuracy in all my rifles and I figured this would be something fun to build up and make a tack driver out of.

 

[lonely_wolf]

Maybe look at the Bell & Carlson or HS precision stocks. You should be able to find a used one within your budget. I prefer synthetics over wood.

 

[lsm62]

Hunting rifles and target rifles typically have different characteristics.

Hunters usually are concerned about the weight of the rifle. Target shooters might not be concerned at all.

Optics magnification for hunting is usually in the 3-9 range while target rifles usually have 6-24. Field of view is important to hunters.

Heavy cross hairs in the reticle help hunters in low light. Lightweight cross hairs don't obscure the aiming point.

Hunters need to hit a pie plate sized target for a humane kill, target shooters would prefer all bullets pass through the same hole in the target.

Bedding a good stock will help your rifle with consistency.

Perhaps having two scopes will help, one for hunting and another for target.

What are your parameters for hunting? Target?

one of the best answers i have ever read.