I have come to believe no gun is truely discontinued.
Now there may be a period of time where the supply outstrips demand and a gunmaker sees no good reason to warehouse a product. When the time comes that demand outstrips supply and a profit can be made the manufacture resumes.
Witness all of the old Winchesters that have been reintroduced, same goes for Smith & Wesson and them re introducing the old classics. Trust me if Savage could profit enough you would see their lever action on shelves, brand new.
I don't imagine I will be a customer, however I can respect the cartridge and recognise it's potential. Good for those who haven't been able to get their hands on one.