Zombie ammo???

[Beemerguy53]

I'm doing a little ammo shopping tonight, and I see that one web retailer is carrying pistol ammo by Hornady that is labeled "Z-Max Zombie Ammo". This ammo is described (and I am not making this up) as "designed especially for penetrating zombie skin"...

If any of you guys are into this sort of thing, I will apologize in advance for saying this, but...

In my opinion, anybody who buys ammo to shoot zombies shouldn't be entrusted to handle firearms. Just sayin'...

 

[steveno]

it is the same as their critical defense ammo except a different colored plastic insert. I thought it was kind of crazy but I sure would like to have the money they made selling it from the advertising aspect

 

[pawncop]

It's all marketing. Some of it seems clever and some is real dumb.

 

[Harrison]

Some people believe in unicorns and some believe in zombies.

 

[crazytank7]

The Z Max ammo you are referring to has been out quite some time now...
Made and sold millions.
Not for sure if Hornady is even still producing it.

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[Smith357]

If the current Zombie craze gets folks interested in learning how to shoot and wanting to own big knives and firearms then I'm all for it. And even though there may never be a Zombie apocalypse, preparing for one will leave a person better off during a natural or man made disaster than not being prepared for anything. To the companies and retailers who are marketing to the current craze, more power to them. Capitalism rocks!

PS:
The thing I don't get is why is all the zombie gear bright neon green?? Wouldn't that attract them? I thought you were supposed to be more covert. What do I know?

 

[Marshwheeling]

Some people believe in unicorns and some believe in zombies.

I wouldn't mind seeing some ammo designed for shooting unicorns.

 

[Hack]

Got the Remington Police 870 loaded with Z-Max 00 Buck, and the
Ruger Mini-14 folder (100 round double drum) Loaded with .223 Z-Max.

Don't want to get my face eaten.

 

[BaaBaa]

The thing I don't get is why is all the zombie gear bright neon green?? Wouldn't that attract them? I thought you were supposed to be more covert. What do I know?

Take your pick: Either Because of laws on video games in some countries or toxic/nuclear waste creating them. OTOH there is a supposition that zombies can't see green and esp. neon green so the color is covert if you are hunting them. Google is your friend ;-) Zombie FAQ

 

[Harrison]

I wouldn't mind seeing some ammo designed for shooting unicorns.

Lets hope you never do. Unicorns are warm gentle lovable creatures that generate peace, love and harmony between all people. Except for a few savage tribes in the dark interior of benighted third world countries, unicorns are universally loved and adored worldwide. Shooting unicorns would be worse than shooting lovable friendly puppy dogs or kitty kats.

 

[Harrison]

Big knives work on zombies, but it is said that a good machete is one of the best close in zombie weapons going. There used to be a book that discussed the pros and cons of various anti-zombie weapons.

Believe it or not, the best firearm for use against a zombie is the common 22rf. You have to behead a zombie or destroy its brain to kill it. The 22 penetrates the skull easily then ricochets around inside and turns the brain into mush. 22rf is relatively quite, a whole lot of them don't weigh much or take up much space, no recoil to speak of, and because zombies are so slow, you can let them get closer than you would something fast. Or so it was written.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Lets hope you never do. Unicorns are warm gentle lovable creatures that generate peace, love and harmony between all people. Except for a few savage tribes in the dark interior of benighted third world countries, unicorns are universally loved and adored worldwide. Shooting unicorns would be worse than shooting lovable friendly puppy dogs or kitty kats.

Yeah, like I said, unicorns are really annoying.

 

[Old Corp]

It's all marketing, albeit 'tongue in cheek'.
The LGS where I work is also an indoor range. In October each year we have 'zombie' targets available for use on the range. EXTREMELY popular and adds to the fun factor, especially new shooters.

 

[Badquaker]

bbq unicorn is fantastic served with a side of baked beans and cornbread.

 

[shouldazagged]

Lets hope you never do. Unicorns are warm gentle lovable creatures that generate peace, love and harmony between all people. Except for a few savage tribes in the dark interior of benighted third world countries, unicorns are universally loved and adored worldwide. Shooting unicorns would be worse than shooting lovable friendly puppy dogs or kitty kats.

They're horny critters, though.

I am bloody sick and tired of the whole zombie thing. Like everything else that can be mildly engaging at first, it has been run straight into the ground (SEE: gecko, Geico).

Hell, I have days I'd have to get better to qualify as a zombie, but I haven't even eaten calf brains for over sixty years.

 

[Hack]

bbq unicorn is fantastic served with a side of baked beans and cornbread.

I thought it was best served in a mixed grill with Bald Eagle..

 

[rojodiablo]

Yeah, like I said, unicorns are really annoying.

Stupid things defecate rainbows.

 

[mkk41]

Though I find the subject totally absurd , aren't zombies already dead?

What good would shooting them do?


Never understood the Terminator movies for the same reason. Shooting them 100's of times had no lasting effect.

 

[Mule Packer]

C'mon, guys. You've gotta give these marketing bozos some credit. I mean, just think about it. If it weren't for the genius of the marketing gurus, we wouldn't have such great innovations as pet rocks and rubber dog poop.

 

[Aticus]

I'm doing a little ammo shopping tonight, and I see that one web retailer is carrying pistol ammo by Hornady that is labeled "Z-Max Zombie Ammo". This ammo is described (and I am not making this up) as "designed especially for penetrating zombie skin"...

If any of you guys are into this sort of thing, I will apologize in advance for saying this, but...

In my opinion, anybody who buys ammo to shoot zombies shouldn't be entrusted to handle firearms. Just sayin'...

Come on, Dude, lighten up! You gotta know it's all in fun. There are no Zombies but you gotta like a company that will change their production line to put out something they know is going to be laughed at. I bought some and it's sitting on my book case and I grin every time I look at it.

By the bye neither I nor my friends think I'm too much of an idiot to own firearms.