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I've done it both ways, and I don't think I've really noticed a difference in performance.
But for me, it is many times easier to work with the turned blanks if they still have the square ends on them. I'm not using a duplicator so even though my blanks are very close, they are not identical. Which makes it more difficult with the jigs.
For me just leaving the square ends makes everything a lot simpler. They are easier to drill, easier to cut the 45 on the table saw and easier to lay on its side on the bandsaw. To do that with round blanks without the ends you have to have identical blanks and very nice and accurate fixtures.
I do remember reading a thread a couple of years ago about someone who hydro orientatated after priming, and adjusted how the blanks sat just by spraying an extra coat of primer on one side or the other.
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