Several years ago I developed an “unleaded” load for my G.Gibbs M1903 Mannlicher – Schoenauer in 6.5x54 M-S and used it since.

I use a 130 gr Barnes TSX bullet and 42 gr VV N160, seated out to an oal of 75.6 mm = 2.97”. As I found out only recently, this would be a top load for the newfangled 6.5 Creepmore…