In case your scope [bleep] the bed get an NECG receiver sight that is made for the Ruger integrel bases. You will need a taller front sight. Because the Ruger receiver is an investment casting it is rougher than a cob. Use 400 grit cloth and polish the top edges of the magazine lips, magazine follower, feed ramp and receiver feed rails. Don't remove too much metal or the follower will pop out. Take small screw driver and depress the ejector. Wrap some polishing cloth around a small needle file and polish the slot the ejector rides in. Replace the chintzy factory magazine spring with a stronger spring. Practice bolt flicks a whole bunch with dummy cartridges with the primer pocket filled in with silicone. Not only will this smooth up the action but it will also show if you are short stroking the bolt. Make a set of shooting sticks. Plans are on the Fire. Practice rapidly getting on the stciks as well as shooting off them at the range. Montana Bullet Company makes gas checked lead bullets for cheap practice rounds. Chore Boy copper pot scrubber strands wrapped around a bore brush removes any lead accumulation.