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This post/question has turned into a very detailed explanation of processes involved.  I'm learning much more than I imagined.   Much better than just a "do this" list.

Thanks to all, for your input. Its much appreciated.

Alan.

Thanks. I think that's it. A little to wary, so I'll stay at recommended coal and work up my powder slowly, ready for the range to see just what I have to play with.

Thanks for taking time and trouble to help me out.

Regards Alan.

Thanks. That sounds promising.   I don't have lots of experience, as you can see, so other views are quite reassuring.

I shouldn't have tried to see what contact the powder makes with the bullet and trusted the manual.

Thanks for getting back to me .... I loaded to Coal 2,260, in Hornady brass.

As said, looking, it appears the bullet touches powder at 22gr, hence my concerns. 

Hi,  I have loaded 69gr tmk with 22gr N140 and after measuring (i previously had cut a slot plus drilled a hole in brass to check) the brass looks full, so am concerned I would compress powder if I loaded more powder.

Maybe if I loaded to ogive and be over coal, I would have more space and hence could load more powder, so, do I follow the manual and stop at 22gr or ?

Fingers crossed I over thinking this, and as you see I need a hand.  Thanks.

 Hi, I hope this helps.   Mine is as above,  BUT with a 24" barrel.  The length of barrel after stock is

12 1/2".

Alan