Then I can buy one of these

http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_468.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmiK_k0na6I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmX6DNUlq-M&feature=related

Why you ask?

Because it's cool. Plus I need it for the upcoming Zombie event.

I hate Zombies!!

Thanks Everyone!!!!

Blitz

P.S. To Chris and Martin this is posted for entertainment purposes only. If you feel it is inappropriate or out of line for this forum please feel free to do what you need to do and accept my apologies.

I just thought it was one cool rifle.

Blitz

You need to read the Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks. Assault rifles aren't a good choice for zombies.

Enlighten me. What is best???

Would this be better?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight's_Armament_Company_PDW

What I have now is a Mossberg 590 and Glock 22. I'm looking for something that can "reach out an touch someone"

Blitz

Speaking from a purely hypothetical within the theme of Zombie uprising, any assault weapon would be a bad idea.

I can't quote the Zombie Survival Guide because I don't have it handy but...

A zombie can only be killed with a headshot. Fully automatic weapons are are both impractical and a waste of ammo when that's considered.

Also, if there were such an event, martial law would be very likely (see any zombie movie for example). If you were walking down the street with either of those you'd draw a lot of attention from the military types...the wrong kind of attention.

The best kind of weapon is the one that can be used to fire an accurate shot to the head of a zombie, is very reliable, isn't tactical, and uses a cartridge which is very common...like a hunting rifle...though there are other options.

If you can get your hands on the book it's a very good read...as is the sequel, World War Z. It does a really good job of putting the human perspective into the topic. Many of what Max talks about in his book could apply to any pandemic. Ever since the Avian Bird Flu became a hot topic around here (and since my SAR organiziation became part of the provincial pandemic response plan) I've taken a bit of an interest in such things and the parallels are very interesting.

If you're looking for "head shot" + Zombie, then, with a bit of tongue-in-cheek, may I present:
http://www.bohicaarms.com/

Convert that measly .223 into something that'll get the job done!

Head shots are not a problem for me (legend in my own mind and maybe some extensive training as well) and I would certainly use the selective fire/semi auto. I agree full auto is a waist.

As far as the military/police who's to say they aren't zombies as well.

But to return to topic, don't you think that it is one hell of a rifle?

D'OH

Kinda hard to carry that ammo though.

Drooling anyway

Blitz

Hey,

Colour me stupid fellows, as I have heard reference to "Zombies" on this site a few times, and have no idea what you are talking about?

Please fill me in.

Thanks,

Mike

Seriously?

Zombies are (some say fictitious) animated dead humans. They aren't very mobile, crave brains, and are rather immune to most damage.

Not being a zombie hunter, I have to wonder about "...A zombie can only be killed with a headshot..."

Who discovered this? Is a headshot manditory? Is there a season on zombies, bag limit, minimum caliber, etc???