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Otto,
The hogs are still there, just not as active. I've kept them in check on my property, for the most part. When I find evidence that they are coming back I bait them. The subject of what bait can get heated with more than a few people. I basically use deer corn in a hole with some yeast, molasses and occasionally jam or preserves then pour a gallon or two water before covering it up to ferment. Which portion of the recipe actually works and which just feels good I don't know. I try and place these 150-200 yards from a position that is downwind (along with the route to to the position) from the bait site. I also tie up a mesh laundry bag of PT or yard work clothes roughly up wind about 10-20 yards from the site in order to get hogs use to the human scent.
Having stated the above most folks are not thrilled with the idea of inviting hogs onto their property.
It appears you're ahead of the curve in looking up anatomical differences between deer and hogs and you have a sound strategy to utilize the knowledge.
It appears you reload. Check out The Nosler ; Shooters Pro Shop. They have a good deal on .224 69gr match bullets and .308 110gr varmint bullets for cheaper practice. Good idea on training, try printing out the centers from 25 yard pistol and place on the paper plates then keep track of your progress and what works/doesn't work under different circumstances.
Jeff,
The 6.55X55 will work fine on hogs. I'm not sure I'd choose them as a first choice if hunting in tight cover with dogs.
S/F, FOG
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