I prefer it without the adapter and probably 18” would have been balanced better, but with a heavier scope and lighter can it’s great for me I feel. Definitely don’t regret the purchase and plan to hunt with it this season.
Mine arrived with a thread protector for the 15x1 threads on the muzzle and then also the 15x1 to 5/8x24 adapter without a thread protector for 5/8x24. I hope that makes sense. Muzzle threaded 15x1, 15x1 thread protector, and the adapter to 5/8. Pictures with adapter direct mount and with tbac...
Selling Manner pro hunter (PH) stock with mini chassis. 700 LA inlet with mini chassis. Hasn’t been bedded and carried on one hunt and some trips to the range. Ordered from Altus in their elite Sedona forged color. Has a hoptic cheek pad that can easily be removed.
$900 shipped...
Yes m15x1 muzzle threads with adapter from m15x1 to 5/8x24. Here are pictures with 5/8 direct thread suppressor using adapter and another with a tbac cb that’s threaded in m15x1 and not utilizing the adapter.
I researched this when doing the same as you and the decision I came to was starline .556 brass. It’s pretty decent for the price and can be found for around $30/100. So far I have been happy with it after a little brass prep and my results were plenty good enough for my purpose.