I don't know what a "dog knot" is, but I find the schnabled tip of the post-'64 Winchester 70 FWT stocks to be most attractive.
Somebody above me referred to the thread protector knob on the end of the new Rugers and Marlin Guide Guns and Kimber Montanas as that. I laughed and copied it.
I also like the Model 70 Featherweights, and would even pay for higher quality wood on them. Current price on a standard Featherweight is around $900 (bought one in 2003 when still in college for $600 for comparison).
The problem we all have is there are far fewer of us with these tastes than there are guys paying for $350 entry level plastic stuff. The 1 nice rifle I buy ayear though isn't enough to keep the manufacturers going.
