Good day from Polk County, Florida. As a 6.5 slut, the 6.5-300 wouldn’t be my first choice on Florida deer, it will go right threw them and keep going. I have a 6.5 creed, 6.5 PRC, and 6.5-300 wby. Here in Florida I use my .308 or 6.5 creed. I use my 6.5 PRC and 6.5-300 for pronghorn or mule...