Both of the ones I worked are on Savages too. Sure make it feel alot different than those factory stocks. What style did you get? I have a black custom rollover and a camo straight thumbhole. I think I actually like the rollover best. I have bedded several actions in my day and never had any stick to the wood. I guess since they are all my guns I tend to be more careful. What happened to yours shouldn' t have happened. I would look for a new gunsmith.