Hornady Zombie Max

Discussion in 'Ammo & Reloading' started by Gilmo76, Feb 10, 2012.

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  1. Feb 10, 2012 #1
    Gilmo76

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    So I have to say that the marketing department over at Hornady has a great sense of humor. I couldn't help it, but yes, I am one of those people that bought some just because of the box and the green tip, but found out later that they are actually a quality round (part of their Critical Defense line) I shot several through my G23, and they cycle great. I put one through a chicken (from the store-ready to cook, not live!) and it leaves a good size exit...love em'!
     
    Gilmo76, Feb 10, 2012
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  3. Feb 11, 2012 #2
    CincyG27

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    What's a box go for? Might be worth a few mags through my 27.
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2012 #3
    Gilmo76

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    Cabelas have them for $18.95 for a box of 20.
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2012 #4
    nd4spd3001

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    Bass Pro for $17.49. Bought some last weekend. Shot a few kept the rest. They made a different sound coming out of my G17, little bit quieter.
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2012 #5
    KeenansGarage

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    Zombie max will probably be the most sold, yet fewest fired ammo on the market. I am glad to see Hornady knows how to sell bullets!
     
    KeenansGarage, Feb 11, 2012
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  8. Feb 11, 2012 #6
    Mike P

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    At most stores here both Zombie and Critical will be sitting side by side and Zombie will be $2-3 cheaper a box, which makes no sense to me. If you're shopping for Critical it's a no brainer which to buy.
     
    Mike P, Feb 11, 2012
    Mike P, Feb 11, 2012
  9. Feb 11, 2012 #7
    jonm61

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    I wonder if they're loaded a little weaker than the CD? It's the same bullet, just with green polymer instead of red, but I haven't seen anything on the specs yet.
     
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    jonm61, Feb 11, 2012
  10. Feb 11, 2012 #8
    iGlock

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    Might pick up a box today myself, just for novelty though.
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2012 #9
    Draugr

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    It's going to be difficult to beat Black Talon.
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2012 #10
    boilerop27

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    I bought some the other day, because the gun store where I went was out of the Critical Defense rounds. I shot a few through my g27 and couldn't tell any difference in how they shot from my normal practice rounds which is 165 fmj Winchesters. The muzzle velocity listed on the box is 1175 fps. Which if correct is a little faster than my practice loads. I believe that they are quality defense rounds.
     
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    boilerop27, Feb 11, 2012
  13. Feb 11, 2012 #11
    SHOOTER13

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    Bought two boxes at Cabela's in Hamburg, PA.

    Shot one box and put the other away for the Zombie Apocalypse...:rolleyes:

    Novel approach to marketing the Hornady product.
     
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  14. Feb 11, 2012 #12
    shiflet

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    Too bad they don't make it in 10mm yet.... :( any rumors on when that will happen?
     
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  15. Feb 11, 2012 #13
    jln370

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    Zombie Max is Critical Defense with a green tip instead of red. The ballistics are exactly the same. Look it up.
     
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  16. Feb 11, 2012 #14
    SHOOTER13

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    Most are quite aware of that fact...thanks !
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2012 #15
    mudslinger79

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    Hornady Makes great ammo. I love there critical defense ammo. The Zombie max is the same thing just in a kick ass box with a green tip.
     
    mudslinger79, Feb 12, 2012
    mudslinger79, Feb 12, 2012
  18. Feb 12, 2012 #16
    glock17c

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    the Federal HST is
     
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  19. Feb 12, 2012 #17
    tnmoondog

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    I am a sucker for good marketing ..... So I bought ZOMBIE MAX in ar , ak, and 45 :)
     
    tnmoondog, Feb 12, 2012
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  20. Feb 12, 2012 #18
    Ghost23

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    Thats what I'm saying! I would love to have some zombie max loaded 135gr. at 1500 fps. Haha
     
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  21. Feb 12, 2012 #19
    shiflet

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    That would be a good time.
     
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  22. Feb 13, 2012 #20
    jln370

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    Did you know that critical defense and zombie max are the same just different color tip?
     
    jln370, Feb 13, 2012
    jln370, Feb 13, 2012
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