[TheOldLady]

That is indeed a bayonet. Apparently, if it is left in its looser, folded-against-the-barrel position, the vibration can interfere with the accuracy of the shot, so it's better to keep it fixed.

Do not let humblegunner hear you talk about sticking marshmallows on his Mosin after he spent a day cleaning it.

[onyx]

Deo, I had no idea what the heck our darling TOL was shooting, save for her Saffire, but she’s a shooting ACE!

She handled every weapon I saw, “with expertise and ease!”

Envious here? You betcha! NEXT YEAR! I’m going to try to practice...lol. Just kidding. I enjoyed watching her and the other Marksmen and women. Grateful their close friends!!!!

[humblegunner]

Apparently, if it is left in its looser, folded-against-the-barrel position, the vibration can interfere with the accuracy of the shot, so it's better to keep it fixed.

You actually listened to my ate-up explanation of that? ;-)

Accuracy, schmaccuracy. It shoots fireballs and makes a big noise.