Would some inspectors say pulling sleeves violate 300-18. This section requires raceway to be "installed complete between outlet, junction, or splicing points prior to the
installation of conductors."
I have never used them, but could see how they could be used and not damage the wire. Were the ones you used UL approved?
Some say using a C condulet for a soap point instead of actually pulling out the wire is a violation. Calling something a pull point implies using it for a pull point. If the installation of conductors is easier on the workers and conductors without pulling it out, I would go with not pulling it out. Especially on pulls where communication may be a problem and risk someone getting his hand pulled into the conduit.
