I used to shoot lead is milsurps. I found the heavy round nose bullets worked well. Velocities were not hot. I used Unique, 3031, 4227, 4198 and that real bulky powder. Brain fart. You know the one I mean.
Here are some loads that worked well:
6.5x55 Swede
170gr 13.8gr 2400
7.5x55 Swiss
180RN 10.5 unique
30-06
210RN 20.5 2400
190RN 13.5 Unique very accuarate
190RN 10.0 Unique very mild
303 Brit
190grRN 12gr Unique
8x57
170FN 20.5 2400
The 2400 loads are generally in the 1600 fps range and have gas checks. Optional on the Unique loads.