The standard on savage rifles is to free float barrel to the lug.
I have seen some remington style ( no barrel nut) with bedding an inch or so in front of the lug and I have one like that.
I also have a few of the after market heavy barrel savages free floated all the way to the recoil lug.
I have one 1 1/4" straight contour 30" long on a remington action that is free floated to the lug
I would suggest if you think you need the extra support, then bed it in front of the lug.
If it doesn't shoot to you liking remove that bedding and see how it does
Jack
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