so your chillin on a roof top....

[JKGlock17]

and a small hoard of zombies comes strolling by, what kind of HP rifle would you choose to start picking heads off?

here is my pick:

Chambered in .408 CheyTac

[daddyo]

I think a lever action would be great fun.

[Caster]

Think numbers man. That rifle has high "Manly Factor" but can you shoot that all day? The fatigue would bad. I'm not a big rimfire fan at all but a rooftop zombie kit includes the following

*(2) reasonably accurate, extremely reliable .22 rifles.

*Dozen "bricks" of .22 ammunition

*Coleman cooler with beer, water, some turkey sandwiches, BBQ chips and some twinkies

*A large parasol, or umbrella and some sunscreen

*Solar charged iPod with plenty tunes that make you happy.

[Spots]

I guess I'm a lil old school

Sharps 1874 "Quigely" in .45-110

[gjohnsoniv]

.22, shotgun, AR for taking some longer shots, and the above items mentioned by Caster.

[RED333]

BB gun to get them close, then a 22.

[Caster]

I guess I'm a lil old school

Sharps 1874 "Quigely" in .45-110

If you shoot that 1K times in a day I will kneel in the presence of your awesomeness.

[daddyo]

Think numbers man. That rifle has high "Manly Factor" but can you shoot that all day? The fatigue would bad. I'm not a big rimfire fan at all but a rooftop zombie kit includes the following

*(2) reasonably accurate, extremely reliable .22 rifles.

*Dozen "bricks" of .22 ammunition

*Coleman cooler with beer, water, some turkey sandwiches, BBQ chips and some twinkies

*A large parasol, or umbrella and some sunscreen

*Solar charged iPod with plenty tunes that make you happy.

He said a small horde. Would that take all day?

[glowdotGlock]

I'd like a H&K MP5 in 10mm

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[Dolomite_supafly]

He said a small horde. Would that take all day?

I would hope so

Dolomite

[Troutburger]

Problem with the big bore guns is the noise bringing other Zeds in. I'd go a pick a couple of good .22lr's and an oil can suppressor with a few extra oil cans.

[sigmtnman]

flame thrower

[Murgatroy]

Yeah, I would be happier with a 10/22 and a can.

Bigger is not better.

That is one of the things I am liking about The Walking Dead, they are showing the value is silent kills with melee weapons. A big bang just brings more walkers.

[daddyo]

Molotov cocktails would be fun too. Watch 'em burn!!

[peejman]

Think numbers man. That rifle has high "Manly Factor" but can you shoot that all day? The fatigue would bad. I'm not a big rimfire fan at all but a rooftop zombie kit includes the following

*(2) reasonably accurate, extremely reliable .22 rifles.

*Dozen "bricks" of .22 ammunition

*Coleman cooler with beer, water, some turkey sandwiches, BBQ chips and some twinkies

*A large parasol, or umbrella and some sunscreen

*Solar charged iPod with plenty tunes that make you happy.

I like the way you think.

He said a small horde. Would that take all day?

It would if you do it right.

[TMF]

and a small hoard of zombie elephants come strolling by, what kind of HP rifle would you choose to start picking heads off?

here is my pick:

Chambered in .408 CheyTac

Fixed it.

Edited July 12, 2012 by TMF 18B

[JAB]

I'm still wondering if a .22LR headshot would take care of the 'undead' type zombies. I think it would depend on whether or not simply damaging the brain is enough or if (as I suspect) the actual brain stem (likely the only part of the brain that would still be in use) has to be seriously damaged or destroyed. If the latter, I question whether a shot to the front or sides of the cranial vault with a .22LR would do the trick reliably and consistently. A shot to the brain stem area probably would but such a shot may not always present itself. That plus my feeling that, depending on the angle, the washed lead bullets in a .22LR might not have enough left after penetrating a zombie skull to do enough damage to the brain to neutralize a member of the undead would make me hesitant to rely on a .22LR for the task (remember, we are talking about shutting down a reanimated corpse, not simply doing enough damage to stop a living organism.)

Personally, given that ammo capacity/the need to reload frequently wouldn't be a factor if I am on a rooftop, I think my Marlin 925M would be an interesting solution if .22LR wouldn't work and if the added power and superior bullet design of the WMR would increase performance enough that it would get the job done. Yes, the .22 Mag is louder than a LR but it still isn't going to be as loud as a high powered rifle plus it is easy to shoot accurately.

Edited July 12, 2012 by JAB

[RobertNashville]

I have an FNAR10 (308) with a nice scope on it - for distance/from a rooftop that would be my go to rifle.

Edited July 12, 2012 by RobertNashville

[RobertNashville]

I'm still wondering if a .22LR headshot would take care of the 'undead' type zombies. I think it would depend on whether or not simply damaging the brain is enough or if (as I suspect) the actual brain stem (likely the only part of the brain that would still be in use) has to be seriously damaged or destroyed. If the latter, I question whether a shot to the front or sides of the cranial vault with a .22LR would do the trick reliably and consistently. A shot to the brain stem area probably would but such a shot may not always present itself. That plus my feeling that, depending on the angle, the washed lead bullets in a .22LR might not have enough left after penetrating a zombie skull to do enough damage to the brain to neutralize a member of the undead would make me hesitant to rely on a .22LR for the task (remember, we are talking about shutting down a reanimated corpse, not simply doing enough damage to stop a living organism.)

Personally, given that ammo capacity/the need to reload frequently wouldn't be a factor if I am on a rooftop, I think my Marlin 925M would be an interesting solution if .22LR wouldn't work and if the added power and superior bullet design of the WMR would increase performance enough that it would get the job done. Yes, the .22 Mag is louder than a LR but it still isn't going to be as loud as a high powered rifle plus it is easy to shoot accurately.

At least in the Walking Dead, caliber doesn't seem to matter much...just about anything driven into the brain cavity seems to take care of the problem

[Guest Scramasax]

My ar in 5.7 would do the trick, Plenty of magazines, bullits with enough power to pierce and scramble the brainpan, low recoil and noise. Add a comfortable chair, rifle rest, cooler, and good Hero sandwiches and you are ready to go. For desert marshmallows an molotovs.

I prefer to use an easy up canopy than an umbrella, more room to relax. Might add a rifle cam for instant replays.

Cheers,

ts

[BrasilNuts]

I know it's no fun, but I'd let 'em keep on walking.

If I had to engage.....

Edited July 12, 2012 by BrasilNuts

[Guest Victor9er]

I don't know about the 22LR, with zombies you gotta penetrate that skull otherwise they just keep coming. Shooting from a rooftop means you're doing it from a distance, hopefully a long distance... I'd feel better with something that had a little more "kick" and reach to it.

Maybe something chambered in .308 or 300 blackout with a nice can on the end of it and a quality scope. I agree a lever action would be kinda fun...

[ironsniper1]

Mosin nagant and a ton of ammo would be my choice

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[strickj]

Shouldn't matter much. Zombies can not climb ladders.

Crap! What am I doing on a roof? I can't climb ladders!

[nightrunner]

Im thinkin an AR/MK12 clone with a suppressor and a few thousand rounds should suffice.