Hornady 53 gr .224 bullets

[foxx]

Also I do not think velocity has anything to do with stabilizing the bullet. Slower twist allows the same load to shoot faster because the high twist rifling drags the bullet down a bit as it is trying to go down the barrel. That's not to say you can't drive a fast-spinning bullet at high end speeds and be stable. So in other words I got the feeling you are over thinking this and are worried about issues that don't exist. :) I am famous for it. .

[cranebird]

I do not have a 1:12, but I am assuming if Hornady says "no" to 1:14 or slower, then 1:12 should be alright, or else they would have said "no" to 1:12 or slower.

Right?

So in other words I got the feeling you are over thinking this and are worried about issues that don't exist. :) I am famous for it. .

Yes and no. When you stay with their recommended listed charges ,I am with you on that but I was intending to stray from the listed and try a slower powder selection in search of a safe pressure load but nearest full case capacity that I can get without compressing the load.........I am definitely overthinking it.