after contacting the author of the research paper.. most of the testing was done over a completely parallel / level surface but some smaller samples and computer modeling definitely suggest that the angle of incidence of the aerodynamic body (bullet) shockwave contacting the interferncace surface (bayonet) affects the lift/drag and resultant bullet trajectory upset...
so not only does the passing over the bayonet have an effect but if the bayonet is not perpendicular like with the sporter especially since it does not have angled shims .. the deflection is worse.. which would explain why guys like me with a sporter are seeing increased angular deflection away from the bayonet
so not only does the passing over the bayonet have an effect but if the bayonet is not perpendicular like with the sporter especially since it does not have angled shims .. the deflection is worse.. which would explain why guys like me with a sporter are seeing increased angular deflection away from the bayonet