I have HC110, TMAX developer and Pyrocat HD. Film is Acros and Tmax100. Most are extreme contrasts. Sunrise/sunset. Long exposures of Lightning as well at night.

Should I go

2-bath Pyrocat
Pyrocat A+B single solution
HC110
Tmax Dev

Next. I have used all but 2-bath for minimal agitation with good results.

I need to prevent highlights from blowing out and shot images with N -1 to-3 in mind to do so.

What is everyones recommendations? Also how much loss should I expect in shadows from N- development?

Bleaching is another option.

Whichever route on developing I want to stick with it for entire batch. Which is quite a bit.