grizz,

savage rifles are pound for pound the best you can get for price and accuracy but , i recommend getting one with the black composite stock

also , i would say go for the model 11 short action , and try one of the short mags offered in it , whether it' s the 7mm saum , or one of the .300 short mags , i have heard rumors that they have less recoil , and they are available in a short action which is a more stiffer rifle ( not in cycling the action )