The Savage Model 12 F/TR Rifles are in short supply most of the time. It took me almost two weeks to locate one in a 223 for a shooter here in MN about three months ago. This time of year Savage stops shipping firearms until just before the first of the new year. Two reasons, this dries up the market prior to the 2011 guns being shipped and the rifles that Savage does ship late in 2010 are still part of their 2010 sales. Doing this they arrive very early in 2011 and at the 2011 pricing. Savage has taken a 6% - 8% pricing increase every year now for at least the last three years. Why you ask, because they can. Their market appeal (quality and unique features) continue to propel them yet another step beyond the competitors almost every year.

Jim Briggs
NSS