Well the stock is laminate so it will hold it's own in the weather. I don't think they make it in plastic.
It groups good, but not as good as 50 yards... LOL
I think I have it set right now at around 3.5 lbs.
The accu-trigger is about as good as it gets for under $1000...
They do make it in a .22lr...
In Satinless:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIBTVS
In Blued:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIBTV