BE-86 is an excellent high-energy powder that has flash suppressants in it. It meters only so-so though, as it is a flake-like powder. I've gotten to 1200 with 5" barrels using standard max load and the 124 XTP. I reach for BE-86 for the 9 if I'm not reaching for Longshot. What primers were you using? Maybe swapping primers would make a difference. I've seen only consistency out of Longshot and various 124gr bullets using CCI500's.
