Apart from the bigger bang with using a magnetic pistol u crank gives above, it also allows you to shoot from any angle, not just the 70-90* required by impacts.
It is very satisfying shooting from astern and watching the torpedo travel the whole length of the target before exploding and blowing the bows off. As the target sinks she "waves" her propellers at you.
However, when using mags in rough seas it is best practice to shoot at 90*, aimed slap at the middle of the target. The ship will be pitching up and down but the centre will maintain a more or less constant depth.
I normally set my mags to ~0.4m to 0.8m depending on sea state and size (signature) of target and torpedo speed. Trial and error for the most part.
KH
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