Help me get the right bullet.

[The Flint&Fly Guy]

I plan to order some 250gr Kieth SWC bullets from Jet, should I get them in their softer "old pistol bullet lead" or "Hard cast"
the intended purpose is hunting Alberta big game at short range. (0-125yd/ish)
intended muzzle velocity is 1400-1600fps
Also, I intend to order them dry and powder coat them.

[mgvande]

How soft is soft? The hard cast probably won't expand. If you are around 10-12br it should be good to go with the softies. I run 1400 fps with range scrap which is soft and it expands. No leading.