I cannot help much with trying to make major 9 with this powder since I have not loaded above book. However, I really like Ba7.5. I have shot several pounds of it in 9mm 115 gr Zero-C 1.12 oal at the book max. The load is very accurate, occasionally getting 3/4" 5 shot groups at 25 yards off a bench rest with a Stock 2. I have not chrono'd the load but it certainly does not feel like it is going as fast as the book says it should. No pressure signs with Federal small pistol primers. Some, but not a lot of room left in the case without compressing. It is a small stick powder about the size of 3N37. Very clean. Sorry this is not much help for you but the powder shoots mild and I also would like to hear if anyone has run it up a bit.