Alex,

I've read the links and previous posts by yourself and Ron Vella and pretty much answered my questions for me.

With the exception of .......do you consider Hi Temp Force 44 ( I meant) inadequate for this job ???

Further if you use 1205 F silver for the shoelump and Hi Temp Force 44 for the quarter rib/forend hangar/front sling swivel mount and Force 44 for the ribs then you should be able to hot blue the barrell assembly.

Many thanks to yourself and Ron Vella for sharing your knowledge/experience in this matter.