Hmm.... that's nifty. Wouldn't mind trying a few of those just to see how different the recoil really is.
But, out of a longer barrel, wouldn't the lighter round have a higher velocity? Might be similar velocities from a short barrel, but shouldn't it be higher from a longer barrel?
If it's the same price point, effectively does the same damage, provides the potential for people not to be afraid to shoot and anticipate recoil (flinch), AND they give a portion to breast cancer research.. is it still a gimmick round? Probably, but to each their own, I guess.
All women, who choose to carry a pink gun shooting pink ammo, should always empty the gun into vital areas as the BG will never be able to live it down in prison. Be kind out there!
If they accomplish the same thing with a lighter recoil then there will be better controllability and less flinching which could cause misses especially in SD situations.As always you need to practice with your firearm regularly
Hornady may throw out some gimmicks, but you know what? I think they're kind of cool. I totally grabbed a box of zombie ammo to keep in the ammo box and not use.
Hornady may through out some gimmicks, but you know what? I think they're kind of cool. I totally grabbed a box of zombie ammo to keep in the ammo box and not use.
Disclaimer: Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition is NOT a toy (IT IS LIVE AMMUNITION), but is intended only to be used on…ZOMBIES, also known as the living dead, undead, etc. No human being, plant, animal, vegetable or mineral should ever be shot with Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition. Again, we repeat, Hornady® Zombie Max™ ammunition is for use on ZOMBIES ONLY, and that's not a nickname, phrase or cute way of referring to anybody, place or thing. When we say Zombies, we mean…ZOMBIES!
Can't watch the video at the moment but from those who posted, I pretty much get the point.
I have no problems with gimmicks. Companies are in business to make money, not go broke. Also, I'm glad to hear some proceeds go to breast cancer (5 HR energy is doing this too with a pink lemonade flavor) is pretty cool. I have 4 breast cancer survivors in my family.
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They are definitely pretty! I wonder if they really make a difference in the recoil. Maybe if I had used these, I would have gotten a J-frame after all.
It's a moot point since my EDC has no issues with recoil.
They had to of course throw the breast cancer research support in to drive the marketing point home...
I'd still take the zombie bullets, though.
Also:
6-8 inches sounds pretty significant to me. I don't know about you, but there's only one thing I want 6-8 inches of penetrating me, and it sho ain't a bullet.
Look, to each their own, that's not MY thing, but I can understand.lol
Well, BULLETS (from a gun) ideally penetrate 12-15 inches (someone correct me if I'm wrong). And of course the number I'm discussing is penetration in ordnance gel, and in the real world may penetrate much less.
A 90 grain bullet at a reported 1200 FPS from a 4 inch barrel? Sounds sorta exaggerated to me. I will wait to hear real-world chronograph data from someone who doesn't work for Hornady before I believe it. Until then I will hold the position that that light of a bullet is a disservice regardless of recoil.
My personal target penetration in...uhhhh... self defense rounds is 15 inches. I have personally seen plenty of underpenetration terminal ballistics to include .45 hardball stopped by in one case a foot and another a knee. A 90 grain .38 bullet just isn't gonna have the horsepower to get there. Low recoil at the cost of decreased penetration has the potential to equal 6 feet if used in the wrong circumstances. Just sayin'.
I like the idea of supporting breast cancer research, but I question the use of lighter bullets in this loading. I know that the concept was to create a lower recoiling round but at what cost? You are basically castrating what is a pretty good defensive caliber. Of course, since these are being marketed to women, I suppose a "castrated" load is appropriate.:tongue:
While I personally would prefer a heavier bullet if a gimmick or pink bullet will draw more women to the shooting sports or self defense I am all for it.
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