Summary: CTE is essentially fractional aiming with the center-to-edge reference alignment added for more shot picture detail. CTE's complex instructions are mainly focused on how to visually integrate the added center-to-edge reference into the fractional shot picture. This is not intended to "rebut" CTE, but to suggest a simplified alternate version of it.
CTE and fractional aiming use the same reference alignments (A-B-C or 15-30-45) and the same adjustments (thicker-thinner or outside-inside) to get from the chosen fractional reference alignment to the final aim. With either method (as with all methods) practice builds consistency and confidence in choosing the reference alignment and adjusting from there.
CTE's refinement is to add the center-to-edge reference to the fractional reference to (1) provide a consistent "anchor reference" for each shot and (2) add visual detail to make the shot picture more distinct, recognizable and memorable.
Adding the center-to-edge reference to the picture is an interesting refinement, but I'd simplify its use. Rather than try to describe how to "see" it, I'd just use it as a consistent starting alignment for each shot, which would be enough to keep it in my "mind's eye" while aiming the shot. In other words, start each shot with a center-to-edge "orienting" alignment, then move to the chosen fractional/aimpoint reference alignment + final inside/outside adjustment.
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CTE and fractional aiming use the same reference alignments (A-B-C or 15-30-45) and the same adjustments (thicker-thinner or outside-inside) to get from the chosen fractional reference alignment to the final aim. With either method (as with all methods) practice builds consistency and confidence in choosing the reference alignment and adjusting from there.
CTE's refinement is to add the center-to-edge reference to the fractional reference to (1) provide a consistent "anchor reference" for each shot and (2) add visual detail to make the shot picture more distinct, recognizable and memorable.
Adding the center-to-edge reference to the picture is an interesting refinement, but I'd simplify its use. Rather than try to describe how to "see" it, I'd just use it as a consistent starting alignment for each shot, which would be enough to keep it in my "mind's eye" while aiming the shot. In other words, start each shot with a center-to-edge "orienting" alignment, then move to the chosen fractional/aimpoint reference alignment + final inside/outside adjustment.
pj
chgo
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, can’t even answer simple question. Maybe your just a downer person, with Down syndrome.