I am trying my hand at building a 35 whelen from a military action. I may use Brownells gun kote instead of bluing on the receiver and maybe the whole gun. (Yes, I know it is not traditional. This is just for fun and skill building. I could just rust blue the entire gun and may still do that.)

The action has a "ding" that is to large to file out. I have no idea how it got there. My choices are

1. Tig it and have the action re-treated. (To much for this budget )
2. Leave it alone.
3. Fill it will durafil. An then use the gun kote.
4. Suggestions?

Any thoughts or suggestions?
Anyone ever use durafil? Can it stand the baking temp of gun kote?
Could I solder or braze without affecting the strength of the action.

BTW, it is up front right by the receiver rings.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Jerry