It seems that most everyone here, including the "Bedding 101 article", recommend only beading the
back of the recoil lug.

Why? Not trying to be difficult, just trying to understand.

It seems if you bedded the whole thing the action would fit tighter.
Everyone here seems to highly respect the 6mmbr.com bedding article, and he does the whole lug.

Thanks for the help! This is my first time to bed and first Savage.

Jonrobinson