We (SIL & I) use the NOE 311291 GC with excellent results behind 12 grs of Blue Dot in an 1894 and 1896 sporter, mild recoil and accurate.  Have also used the Lyman 311041 GC with the same load, also mild and accurate but occasionally balks at loading  possibly due its flat point.  My 1894 also like the NOE 311284 GC in front of 10 grains of Blue Dot. Not sure of the velocity on any of these but guessing 14-1500 FPS.  We must have rifles made on a good day at the barrel shop, both slug just under .309, so we size .310.  Before I got a .310 die I sized at .309 and if the extra .001 made a difference we can't see it.  FWIW the 1894 (20  inch) is pitted from chamber to muzzle but the 1896 (24 inch) is excellent.