Gemrod -

You know my preference from the PM I sent you a while back. ( By the way, glad you decided to use some of that big stock of tip rings you acquired .)

I've had occasion to break off 2X 10# test tippet without damaging the leader or the tip ring on leaders made using the method of sliding the tip ring down one leg of the leader before starting the furling process.

Other methods may or may not make for a stronger connection, but I don't think they would make for a simpler, cleaner, and more energy efficient connection ??

John