Ha! A rabbit might stand still for that; a hare, NEVER!

Take a look at many an older double rifle of good build & you will find both top & bottom tangs 'long'. Personally, I respect the knowledge some of those old fellers had.

My main hunting bud of 50 years [no longer w/us] broke two stocks at the wrist chasing Chukar; neither stock had long tangs. Would it have made a dif.? Prolly. That's a personal opinion; do w/it whot you will.