Webster, I assume from the sheer amount of post you have, that you play this game in ultra realistic mode, ie. youre not shooting fish in a tank - as I am
I definately try to close range below 1000 m/3000 ft, and dont play with duds (how could anyone - when there is an option?!?
) so my magnetos work 100/100 - but as you say, making sure torps actually hits & explodes should be 1st priority obviously!