Quote Originally Posted by AndyLate View Post
Searching and reading has left me without an absolute understanding of which is best for me.

I keep a carbine and four loaded 30 round mags in the bedroom safe. The mags are currently loaded with IMI 77gr OTM but I have a few hundred rounds of Federal LE223T3 62 gr bonded soft point on hand.

Which round is best for home defense inside my typical 2 story studs and drywall home when overpenetration and effectiveness are the prime considerations?

Engaging outside my home is not a consideration.

Thank you

Andy

P.S. I also have plenty of Hornady "Black" 55gr HP, but feel its inferior to the choices above.
Nothing wrong with wanting to optimize performance, but there's a point at which it's hair splitting. It's a rifle in a house. Pick one of those loads and practice until you can consistently place it in a 2" circle from any strong- or support-side shooting position in dim light at any distance in your home.

Frankly, if your home is a typical size and floorplan I would just double down on pistol skills.