Zombie ammo???
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The Zombie .38spcl shoots a lot better in my 642 than the regular Critical Defense from Hornady. The green stuff is made of special soylent material first discovered in the early 70s by a man who later became president of the NRA.
Could'nt agree more with the OP.
I'll spend my hard earned dollars not on a cheap
marketing gimmick but on more ammo.
The 2-3 extra bucks per box for the neon green
color and graphics don't cut it with me.
And this is not the way we want gun owners
portrayed really is it ? A bunch of nitwits afraid
or getting prepped for a Zombie Apocalypse because
of some show on TV ?
Take up paintball or go play Dungeons and Dragons
and leave firearms to adults.
Just my opinion. But to each his own i guess.
Chuck
I'll spend my hard earned dollars not on a cheap
marketing gimmick but on more ammo.
The 2-3 extra bucks per box for the neon green
color and graphics don't cut it with me.
And this is not the way we want gun owners
portrayed really is it ? A bunch of nitwits afraid
or getting prepped for a Zombie Apocalypse because
of some show on TV ?
Take up paintball or go play Dungeons and Dragons
and leave firearms to adults.
Just my opinion. But to each his own i guess.
Chuck
Like Yogurt said, "merchandising."
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ErnieDeBord
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I don't think people relate firearm owners with "Nutcases with Zombie ammo". I got a box of it in 12 gauge myself. Its sets in my "Trinklet" cabinet. My friends & I get a kick out of way its marketed. Heck even the wimmin get a giggle out of it. I gave 2 dollars more for a box of it! It might glow in the dark to scare them nasty zombies away! Regards Ernie
millisec
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The zombie marketing fad has raked in millions if not billions. Every gadget you can think of. Perhaps the most absurd was the kit offered by Z.E.R.O Zombie Kit by OpticsPlanet - ZERO Zombie Kit - Zombie Extermination, Research & Operations Kit for a mere 24k. Some good gear in there but they got carried away when they added lab gear in there for testing "samples" 
You know something is working when a conservative company like Remington makes a hot pink or fluorescent green Versa Max tactical with zombie skull designs.
Guess it does get more people out to shoot... at least one nearby club has monthly zombie shoots.
You know something is working when a conservative company like Remington makes a hot pink or fluorescent green Versa Max tactical with zombie skull designs.
Guess it does get more people out to shoot... at least one nearby club has monthly zombie shoots.
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raymo2u
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Its the same bullet as the vmax round with different powder used. I have a few cases for collecting purposes. I think it is neat and very cool that Hornady stepped in and made a ammo for the masses to buy that many people right now are into. I was other ammo manufactures would follow suit.
The vmax hunting round is a very good round and isnt a cheap gimmick so marketing the zmax from it was perfect. Zmax is a quality gimmick and could be used for hunting if you wanted to spend that kind of cash
Picture of V-max vs. Z-max bullet/case halves (11 post down) :
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2471031
The vmax hunting round is a very good round and isnt a cheap gimmick so marketing the zmax from it was perfect. Zmax is a quality gimmick and could be used for hunting if you wanted to spend that kind of cash
Picture of V-max vs. Z-max bullet/case halves (11 post down) :
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2471031
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I'm not going to spend...
I'm not going to spend $$$ on a novelty, but one time I did buy some Jewish Bazooka Joe bubble gum printed in Hebrew. I got a Jewish friend to translate them. As usual, they were really corny.
I don't remember them being kosher so they were probably parve. Being Hebrew I doubt they were treif.
I'm not going to spend $$$ on a novelty, but one time I did buy some Jewish Bazooka Joe bubble gum printed in Hebrew. I got a Jewish friend to translate them. As usual, they were really corny.
I don't remember them being kosher so they were probably parve. Being Hebrew I doubt they were treif.
raymo2u
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I would never compare qualities of gum with qualities of firearms or ammo, usually edibles are moot in quality unless made at home
thebeamanater107
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I love the zombie ammo. Same stuff as critical defense, and same price. The ammo feeds and shoots great. If they make money off of naming a bullet off a popular culture topic, why not make money?
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I also found that it was available around here, while the standard version wasn't. THAT was the important factor, though I did get a snicker out of my wife when I showed it to her.
mkk41
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I'm thinking the best way to kill a zombie is to take away their Iphone! 
OP
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.
Speaking of needing to lighten up...
You don't need special ammo for zombies. You can shoot 'em with a .22 or a .45 or a 30/06 it just don't matter. That's why I like the idea of shootin' zombies. Just shoot 'em one time, with any gun, any where from knee cap to forehead and they go down.
I must admit though that I am a little disturbed by some of the recent zombie movies i've seen. Them suckers are learnin' how to RUN. That takes the game to a whole nother level. I don't like that they can run!
Anyway, everybody knows there's no such thing as a zombie, right?
I must admit though that I am a little disturbed by some of the recent zombie movies i've seen. Them suckers are learnin' how to RUN. That takes the game to a whole nother level. I don't like that they can run!
Anyway, everybody knows there's no such thing as a zombie, right?
raymo2u
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You cant shoot the knee and expect it to stay down! Headshots only and you have to doubletap when your uncertain! Zombieland 101
Dominus_Lex
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Though I agree with Chud, this is not the image I want to send out there to the non gun world. Given if you find ammo, you need to buy it, or chance not finding it again. I would say, buy the over priced and over marketed stuff, and dump the box.... It all looks the same down range.
Arik
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Why dump the box? I didn't draw the pictures on it. And its not like there is a weekly inspection of how "adult" my ammo looks.
Im not into zombies but I dont care if there is a picture of one on my box of ammo. Just like I dont go duck hunting or cowboy shooting but if there is a picture of one on my ammo box so what!?!?!?
Furthermore this might work in our favor. Too many Fudds at the ranges who take everything regarding firearms way too seriously, and im not talking about just safety. Going by what I experienced in the last 2 weeks in 2 different ranges 3.5 hours apart, I know if I was a new shooter or looking into the sport I wouldn't want to get involved.
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Im not into zombies but I dont care if there is a picture of one on my box of ammo. Just like I dont go duck hunting or cowboy shooting but if there is a picture of one on my ammo box so what!?!?!?
Furthermore this might work in our favor. Too many Fudds at the ranges who take everything regarding firearms way too seriously, and im not talking about just safety. Going by what I experienced in the last 2 weeks in 2 different ranges 3.5 hours apart, I know if I was a new shooter or looking into the sport I wouldn't want to get involved.
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raymo2u
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Arik i know exactly what you mean. My lgs owner is a old grumpy jerk that only accepts ffl transfers for his friends and dealing with customers seems to pain him. I bought my first gun from him and so did my friend and if it wasnt for my pure will in wanting a Sig P226 then i would have left and cancelled my purchase. People like him are driving away new shooter that this generation could use later to defend our rights and have a good time with a crafted tool of precision.
ErnieDeBord
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Bill Bates
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I bought a box of the Zombie-Max ammo. At the time it was the only defense type of ammo on the shelf in .45acp. I've shot the Critical Defense ,44 spl. and .38 spl. and like it. The Zombie stuff is the same round in a kind of silly and clever box. Really, the next time you see a box pick one up and read the box. It is pretty funny.
As it stands today; I would buy either the Critical Defense or Zombie Max depending on price and availability. I really don't care what the box looks like if the rounds inside it work.
As it stands today; I would buy either the Critical Defense or Zombie Max depending on price and availability. I really don't care what the box looks like if the rounds inside it work.
raymo2u
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Nice pile ernie...wish mine would grow instead of shrink but i shoot to much for that to happen
SgtLumpy
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We can buy ammo with names like -
Zombie Max
Extreme Terminal Performance
Black Talon
Blazer
SuperVel
Buffalo Bore
Personal Defense
Premium Personal Defense
One Strike Total Energy
Power Strike
TacOps
Golden Saber
Not one of the catchy advertising names describes a thing about the ammo. They're simply selling to the demographics. If I have a Parkerized Kimber 45 strapped to my nylon thigh holster, I guess I need TacOps ammo. If I have an IWB holster with a Glock I guess I need "Personal Defense" ammo. If that holster is custom made and cost $200, I probably need "Premium Personal Defense" ammo.
Sgt Lumpy
Zombie Max
Extreme Terminal Performance
Black Talon
Blazer
SuperVel
Buffalo Bore
Personal Defense
Premium Personal Defense
One Strike Total Energy
Power Strike
TacOps
Golden Saber
Not one of the catchy advertising names describes a thing about the ammo. They're simply selling to the demographics. If I have a Parkerized Kimber 45 strapped to my nylon thigh holster, I guess I need TacOps ammo. If I have an IWB holster with a Glock I guess I need "Personal Defense" ammo. If that holster is custom made and cost $200, I probably need "Premium Personal Defense" ammo.
Sgt Lumpy
CAJUNLAWYER
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So does unicorn spoor look like an unwrapped roll of lifesavers all stuck together??????
Or is it pellets in which case it would look like someone spilled a bag of skittles???????
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raymo2u
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SgtLumpy me likey the BlackTalons! I remember when they were released they could shoot straight through bullet vests and armor.
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