Quote Originally Posted by Mozella View Post
Because it's good business practice. Anyone with a web site should be able to do this with minimal effort. Savage should have a FAQ page where you could find out about things like their target action screw spacing, different magazine configurations, how to identify large vs small shank barrels and which rifles use which type of barrel, and all sorts of other information that currently takes a lot of digging and Googling to discover.

Then when you eventually get the information you're looking for, especially if it comes from a forum post, there is always the question of accuracy. For example, is the 3.4" spacing really the new version or is it the 4.4" spacing?

Try finding out if the Savage Model 12 LRP uses a target action and if it's the same action as the Model 12 FTR. Are they both large shank or not? These answers should be painfully obvious on the Savage web site and if they change, that should be noted too. It ain't Rocket Surgery.
As Pat pointed out in the post you quoted, Savage is in the business of selling firearms - not appeasing aftermarket manufacturers or DIY'ers. They build a product for you to use and enjoy as-is, and if you decide to make any changes to it you're on your own as you've effectively voided your warranty and it's no longer their problem.

Does Ford or GM or Chrysler list all their bolt patterns, torque specs, tightening sequences, clearance values or parts interchangeability options for their vehicles/components on their websites? Nope! So why do you think Savage should? It's a ridiculous notion.