I had A similar expreience with Bell& carlson stocks I didn't want to send it back to Bell & Carlson so I fixed it myself [voiding the warranty] The last 4-5 stocks I have bought have been Hogue Overmold with the full-length bedding block all of these I have bought have been true drop-in and they are alot quieter than the Bell & Carlson the Hogue stocks seem alot better but that is just my opinion I hope this helps chad