What type of epi. True epistane is dosed at 20-45mg... not 250mg
If your looking to lean bulk on a cycle you can do 300calories(or more) over what your maintenance (of course, include exercise expenditure). Depends on the individual.
But if you truly want to maximize gains you will end up putting fat on.
200-300 extra calories should be good without much fat.
You won't gain as much muscle. But at the end of the day. You gotta look at your own personal goals. See how your body reacts to your gear/caloric intake.
Sadly there's no 1 size fits all.