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BTW the 25lb wire that I got stated the dia as .014 and I was a little disappointed in that since previously 25lb wire was noticeably thinner at .010

The wire I got was .010, that's why I could get those 3 strands in that .033 sleeve.

IF your latest purchase is the standard now, then 2x .014= .028, which "might" mean that I/we could just do a conventional sleeve crimp and not my McGyver version. :-/

I still think the double sleeve on each end is a good idea, those #1 sleeves are as small as that wire.

If you read that Leader-tech info, he discusses the various types of crimpers.
He hates the cup to point type and recommends the cup to cup type, which I used.