Here is the advice I got when I joined
Rem 700 in 308, buy the cheapest one you can find because the stock will be replaced
20moa one piece scope base
Harris 6-9 swivel with notched legs
Pod-Lock for the Harris
TAB or TIS sling
TAB rear bag
Databook, there are some free ones out there, Impact or Storm make really nice ones ready to go
MilDot Master
10x Super Sniper, Mildot reticle and .1mrad knobs, don't go higher in magnification at this point, the 10X SS flat out works and can be used out to 1k.
Low rings.
36inch Dewey cleaning rod
Don't buy a Savage, in the long run a Rem700 is cheaper and easier to modify and build on.