That is an unfortunate reality with wood. Hardwood especially. Although laminate is only marginally better. Glass/Carbon stocks don’t share this deficiency. There is a price for the natural beauty so many enjoy. I’m lucky in that my personal preference for aesthetics, is the look of a modern, in-line Aluminum chassis. Pillars unnecessary & in the bedding department, only a skim bedding to be done, or nothing. And if it’s dropped, ya just pick it up & dust it off, checking really more the scope for any damage. Ahh well.