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02-21-2019, 06:44 PM
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The right gun for a Zombie Apocalypse
OK ...... stupid water cooler talk at work ..... but entertaining .....
You have one gun to carry with you during a zombie apocalypse .... which is it ...... all sorts of opinions and reasons
My offer to this silly conversation was a simple AR of some type - a nice light recoil, relatively accurate 223 round, light ammo, quick recovery between shots and not a pig to lug around with you ....
what's your choice and why?
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02-21-2019, 06:49 PM
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Ruger 10/22. You can carry a ton of ammo, works just dandy for Zombies, zero recoil, you can quiet it down if you need to as well. Smaller is better.
You can always carry a S&W 629 if you need a little more emergency stopping power. But a little 40 grain pill rattling around in a zombie head is all you need.
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02-21-2019, 06:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
Ruger 10/22. You can carry a ton of ammo, works just dandy for Zombies, zero recoil, you can quiet it down if you need to as well. Smaller is better.
You can always carry a S&W 629 if you need a little more emergency stopping power. But a little 40 grain pill rattling around in a zombie head is all you need.
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This.... hit any farm house or small town hardware/gun store and walk out with a couple thousand rounds.
Figure between one of those and a short barrelled pump shotgun you should be set. Good for small game, shotty would be good in buildings and ammo for both is plentiful.
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02-22-2019, 11:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
Ruger 10/22. You can carry a ton of ammo, works just dandy for Zombies, zero recoil, you can quiet it down if you need to as well. Smaller is better.
You can always carry a S&W 629 if you need a little more emergency stopping power. But a little 40 grain pill rattling around in a zombie head is all you need.
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All the same reasons listed i would have an Ar-15 with a 9mm upper and carry a 9mm sidearm be nice to have just a little more hit than a 22lr because if youve watched any apocalyptic movie its not always the zombies you have to worry about lol
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02-22-2019, 12:07 PM
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As these "Zombies" are the fast mean unpredictable strong one's;
IWI X95 as it is just right.
It would be nice to have night vision and suppresion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASkgMiTZDc
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02-22-2019, 12:09 PM
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Simple answer.....
The scavenger6
It's about survival , why limit yourself to one caliber
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02-21-2019, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZM
OK ...... stupid water cooler talk at work ..... but entertaining .....
You have one gun to carry with you during a zombie apocalypse .... which is it ...... all sorts of opinions and reasons
My offer to this silly conversation was a simple AR of some type - a nice light recoil, relatively accurate 223 round, light ammo, quick recovery between shots and not a pig to lug around with you ....
what's your choice and why?
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590....might need to eat a few critters along the way that fly fast.....
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02-21-2019, 07:17 PM
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Sks with a tapco stock and the pin removed. Piles of surplus rounds for cheap!
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02-21-2019, 07:29 PM
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This is how it was explained to me by a friend who always seems to have the right answer. All you need is one accurate long range gun and a shotgun, then you shoot whoever you want and take their stuff.
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02-21-2019, 08:13 PM
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All I need is my remote control, change the channel, and no more zombies.
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02-21-2019, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
All I need is my remote control, change the channel, and no more zombies.
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Best response^^^^^^^^^^
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02-21-2019, 08:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurt505
This is how it was explained to me by a friend who always seems to have the right answer. All you need is one accurate long range gun and a shotgun, then you shoot whoever you want and take their stuff.
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You have a smart friend
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02-21-2019, 08:31 PM
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SKS, ammo is plentiful and cheap, guns don't fail
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02-21-2019, 08:46 PM
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Are we allowed different uppers? Its still one serial # so I'm gonna assume that its allowed. And if its not who's going to argue the point anyways? Its an apocalypse and rules are out the window!
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02-21-2019, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AndrewM
Sks with a tapco stock and the pin removed. Piles of surplus rounds for cheap!
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It’s a post apocalypse world, I wouldn’t worry about cost. As mentioned already most rules are out the window. My choice would be an AR in 556, 16” 1:7 barrel with an Acog and a surplus of 30 round mags and bandoleers. 223 is plentyfull has enough knock down on the brain munchers, is capable out to 500 yards, can take a deer or antelope if you need food and is very plentiful. After that I would choose a .45 pistol most likely my P220. Not the highest capacity but a .45 to a rotting skull will finish them off. Oh and of course the rifle would be suppressed.
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02-22-2019, 06:05 AM
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Is this like Chicago after the sun goes down type deal?
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02-22-2019, 06:34 AM
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Phased plasma rifle in a 40 watt range
Colin
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02-22-2019, 06:48 AM
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I figured a bunch of you would go crossbow, it worked for Darryl.
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02-22-2019, 07:45 AM
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I think I would take my A5 ... just because I got a new King Competition shell caddy the other day and I want to use it....
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02-22-2019, 10:31 AM
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Ruger 10/22
The ability to carry 500 rounds for the same weight and volume as 60 centerfire rounds is the decision for me as much as I'd love to use my AR.
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02-22-2019, 01:32 PM
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Whatever the choice a bayonet would come in handy.
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02-22-2019, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZM
OK ...... stupid water cooler talk at work ..... but entertaining .....
You have one gun to carry with you during a zombie apocalypse .... which is it ...... all sorts of opinions and reasons
My offer to this silly conversation was a simple AR of some type - a nice light recoil, relatively accurate 223 round, light ammo, quick recovery between shots and not a pig to lug around with you ....
what's your choice and why?
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Mlr 1722 (1022) 4lb rifle, light ammo, Bella Twins world record grizzly was shot with a single shot cooey ace .22, so the 22 should be more than adequate.
If it’s an apocalypse lean and mean will be the order of the day imo........
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02-22-2019, 02:59 PM
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Light sabre
I would say light saber. With extra batteries of course.
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02-22-2019, 03:08 PM
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Pretty sure mythbusters proved the chainsaw to be the most effective weapon!
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02-22-2019, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AndrewM
Pretty sure mythbusters proved the chainsaw to be the most effective weapon!
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Yes, but the amount of laundry and dry cleaning you have to do is ridiculous.
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02-22-2019, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
Yes, but the amount of laundry and dry cleaning you have to do is ridiculous.
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Gotta keep your mouth shut as well. Not possible for some people around here.
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02-22-2019, 05:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZM
OK ...... stupid water cooler talk at work ..... but entertaining .....
You have one gun to carry with you during a zombie apocalypse .... which is it ...... all sorts of opinions and reasons
My offer to this silly conversation was a simple AR of some type - a nice light recoil, relatively accurate 223 round, light ammo, quick recovery between shots and not a pig to lug around with you ....
what's your choice and why?
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Can't shoot big game in AB with .22 cal
Facing stiff penalties from fish coppers if caught !
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