Specs
| Dial | Wraps from 60 back to 0, so 70 means one extra turn plus 10. The maker suggests 20 to 40 for espresso and 70 to 100 for filter 0:30 |
Starting settings
These are the settings each creator gave, measured from their own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | about 17 | 18 g, finer than the suggested range. About 2 s of shot time per click | approx | DGC | 5:36 |
| Pour-over | fine end of 70 to 100 | The maker's filter range, used at its fine end | stated | DGC | 6:08 |
| Espresso | 12 | 17 g dose | stated | Chronicler | 3:05 |
Cup profile
- Open, clear and acidity-forward for both filter and espresso 0:30.
Strengths
Weaknesses
- A huge external power brick, and plenty of competition at this price 0:30.
Verdict
2023: impressive cups and build, up against tough competition 0:30.
The Coffee Chronicler's take
- 2023: a K-Max-like cone in an electric body. Tasted blind, its thick espresso matched a K-Max, and so did filter once he went coarser to lose an astringent finish. Retention is 0.1 to 0.3 g, the chute and cup are magnetic, and it got through a day of espresso. Against it are the external power brick, a ring that slides and doubts about the motor. He'd only buy it on sale ($400), since a DF64 offers more upgrades 7:44.
Sources
- The Coffee Chronicler: MHW-3Bomber: Best Grinder under $400? (2023-07-11)
- Daddy Got Coffee: Bullseye or weird misfire? MHW-3Bomber Sniper Coffee Grinder Review (2023-11-16)
Summarised in our own words from the creators' videos, with every point linked to the moment it comes from. Notchbook isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any of these creators, so please watch the originals for full context. Sources
Dialling in from here
- Sour, thin or fast? Grind finer. Why coffee tastes sour
- Bitter, dry or slow? Grind coarser. Why coffee tastes bitter
- Espresso: how to dial in. Filter: pour-over grind size.
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