Hornady "Zombie MAX"

[Faulkner]

For those who just run out of things to worry about, Hornady has a new intriguing product on the market. I picked up a box of Hornady "Zombie MAX" ammo in .40 S&W at the local gun show today. I'm not really sure why. Regardless, I plan to alternate rounds of Zombie MAX and Winchester Silvertips (left over from the 1990's) in a specially marked magazine for use should my community be infested with either zombies and/or werewolves.

[Hapworth]

Anyone tested this stuff yet?

[sbeatty1983]

You should also put some flat nosed bullets with a cross etched on the tip in the mix.

[vipermd]

Holy Water will make them all effective on werewolves, vampires, zombies, and most anything else!!

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted by vipermd

Holy Water will make them all effective on werewolves, vampires, zombies, and most anything else!!

Sorry but WRONG. The holy water will help with Vampires but you will need Wolf-bane for Werewolves and only head shots will take out the Zombies, even if you shoot them with Zombie Ammo!

[Faulkner]

According to a google search, silver bullets are the medicine for werewolves and witches.

[T.L.R.]

Wheres THE LONE RANGER, when you really need him and his " SILVER BULLETS" ? Oh wait ! ! , Thats ME ! !


T.L.R.

[toocool]

I read the disclaimer on the Zombie Max ammo...it's not to be used on anyone/anything but Zombies...it apparently won't work on your ordinary lawbreaker...not that I'd be willing to be a test subject!

[nn]

I've shot it in 9mm, .40, and .45------it is a cheaper version
of critical defense-----green insert vice red and brass case vice
nickle plated. Then in .380, I thought it was better than other
.380.

Same effect on stuff

[vipermd]

Originally Posted by ArchAngelCD

Sorry but WRONG. The holy water will help with Vampires but you will need Wolf-bane for Werewolves and only head shots will take out the Zombies, even if you shoot them with Zombie Ammo!

I thank you for the info. Always head shots! Do have any spare wolfbane, JUST in case?? Be Safe.

[chud333]

I'm shooting up all my ammo before the end of december anyways.
Those nutty Mayans say the world will end then.

Chuck

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted by vipermd

I thank you for the info. Always head shots! Do have any spare wolfbane, JUST in case?? Be Safe.

I have Wolf-bane, Silver bullets, wooden stakes, holy water, plenty of ammo for head shots and a few other necessities "just in case"...

[Hapworth]

Anybody have a good reload recipe using garlic powder?

[JJEH]

I'm more worried about the machines taking over than zombies...

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted by Hapworth

Anybody have a good reload recipe using garlic powder?

YES, instead of 50/50% Beeswax and Crisco mix the Garlic Powder in @~4% and then 48/48% Beeswax and Crisco. That should work well unless you really feel you need more Garlic. You can up the Garlic to 5%...

[kbm6893]

What a stupid product.

[Hapworth]

Originally Posted by ArchAngelCD

You can up the Garlic to 5%...

In an older Airweight? Are you sure? Mine doesn't have +5% on the barrel...

[JJEH]

Originally Posted by kbm6893

What a stupid product.

I was reading in one of these many gun-magazines, that it first was a marketing gag and now one of the best-seller products...

[woodsltc]

I bought one box each in 12ga 00-buck, 45acp & 40S&W to keep as collector items.

IMO, it's a great marketing idea. I like it !!

It's good for all of us gun enthusiasts for the ammo manufacturers and gun manufacturers to be viable and healthy companies. So why not have a little fun and make some profit with the Zombie craze that's going on.

Don

[Goony]

Originally Posted by woodsltc

It's good for all of us gun enthusiasts for the ammo manufacturers and gun manufacturers to be viable and healthy companies. So why not have a little fun and make some profit with the Zombie craze that's going on.

Not to mention all the target suppliers who have cashed in big time on this, too.

[Diesel_doberman]

Look on you tube or the hornady website and they have a zombie advertising video. I laugh my *** off watching it.

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted by Hapworth

In an older Airweight? Are you sure? Mine doesn't have +5% on the barrel...

That's probably because those barrels were made before we about the possibility of the Zombie Apocalypse! Any post-WWII Steel or pre-lock Airweight will be fine with 5% but if you don't feel safe stay with 4% Garlic.

[Hapworth]

Originally Posted by ArchAngelCD

That's probably because those barrels were made before we about the possibility of the Zombie Apocalypse! Any post-WWII Steel or pre-lock Airweight will be fine with 5% but if you don't feel safe stay with 4% Garlic.

I read that the Spices Added to Apocalypse Munitions Institute (SAAMI) maximum pressure specs for 5% nowadays are the same as 4% was in the old days, and that 5% is just a marketing gimmick to get us to pay more for the same garlic powder load. Is that true?

And if so, won't my older Airweight be fine with today's dumbed down 5%?

[Goony]

Will Zombie Max also work as a varminting load for chupacabras?

[Faulkner]

Originally Posted by Goony

Will Zombie Max also work as a varminting load for chupacabras?

The notice on the box specifically states Zombie Max is for use on zombies only. Shooting anything else with the could void the warranty.

[ArchAngelCD]

Originally Posted by Hapworth

I read that the Spices Added to Apocalypse Munitions Institute (SAAMI) maximum pressure specs for 5% nowadays are the same as 4% was in the old days, and that 5% is just a marketing gimmick to get us to pay more for the same garlic powder load. Is that true?

And if so, won't my older Airweight be fine with today's dumbed down 5%?

I can't tell you because I don't buy the ammo. I'm loading my own so if I feel I need 5% I know there really is 5% Garlic in my ammo!

I heard the commercial 5% ammo is just a marketing gimmick too.

[Hunterfz6]

I picked up several boxes of it, cause it was very cheap compared to critical defense. I shot 2 boxes without any FTF or FTE. No stovepipes either. I have read its the exact same load as HCD just brass case and green tip. I would beware using it on a bad guy though, cause a lawyer, if he/she finds out that you used it would point out that on the box it says its not intended for use on anything but zombies and in today's world, that could get a person in a world of hurt in court.

[Mr. P]

Originally Posted by chud333

I'm shooting up all my ammo before the end of december anyways.
Those nutty Mayans say the world will end then.

Chuck

you might want to hold on to some of that ammo Chuck,

do you know how the world is supposed to end?

....that's right ----- ZOMBIE APOCOLYPSE


at least that's what my kids tell me

P

[Vegetaman]

Not to bump an old topic for no reason but I just saw a box of this locally and wondered what the buzz was. I may have to grab a box or two to try at the target range just to see how it performs.

[BigBill]

This has to be the best marketing ploy in the last 200 years. Hornady zombie ammo. My hats off to the hornady company. I guess if we have a zombie attack we need zombie ammo.....what a great idea to sell ammo.

[Vegetaman]

A good video that shows the difference between the ZombieMax and Critical Defense rounds:

ZOMBIE MAX VS CRITICAL DEFENSE - YouTube

Local farm supply store still has some in stock. Want to pick up a box before they're "gone".

[rwsmith]

Man, I tried these out on zombies and they just kept walking slowly toward me going "uuuh uuuh uuuh".

[Dann Fassnacht]

Originally Posted by rwsmith

Man, I tried these out on zombies and they just kept walking slowly toward me going "uuuh uuuh uuuh".

I'll bet that you used the 9mm version...Zombies just don't have much respect for 9mm...Next time, use the .45 acp version...That'll make 'em tip right over.