As jds mentioned, the issues were B&C issues. Not Red Hawk issues. I have had two other B&C medalist stocks in the past. Always "some" fitting required but nothing like this one. I got the impression that this stock was painted either Friday afternoon right BEFORE a holiday, or Monday morning right AFTER a holiday.

Yes I will post pictures. Camera battery is dead. Need to find the charger. Looks like a thick layer of paint, a layer of resin similar to grey bondo or body filler, a layer of fiberglass cloth, and then the "chop and fill" core. If I can seal the "chop and fill", it should work out O.K. Haven't had time in the last week to look for paint.

I have heard that HS is making a "light weight" stock. However, I can't seem to find it on their website. Big question, for me, is it available in Left Hand ?