Is The Hatsan 125 A Good Choice For The Impending Zombie Apocalypse?

[longislandhunter]

Well SmokeTest....... that's what makes this country so great..... we're each entitled to our own opinion.   Have a great day 

JEff

[AHMSA]

The 125 is a very powerful air rifle but it's for small to medium size game.  I don't think it's good enough for zombies.  A 12 gauge shotgun is a better option for zombies.

Well, when I said this my idea of zombies was a couple of guys wearing masks trying to break into someone's home.  No need for a large supply to take care of this kind of zombies.

[gregdavidson]

Another rifle I'm looking at is the Umarex Octane. It generates about the same amount of velocity as the Hatsan 125 with less cocking effort.

[gregdavidson]

The 125 is a very powerful air rifle but it's for small to medium size game.  I don't think it's good enough for zombies.  A 12 gauge shotgun is a better option for zombies.

Well, when I said this my idea of zombies was a couple of guys wearing masks trying to break into someone's home.  No need for a large supply to take care of this kind of zombies.

My idea of a zombie is a person who has completely lost his mind and is running around like crazy trying to hurt people. Some people would agree that I fall under this category.

[Bullfrog]

I choose to prepare for the likely scenario, rather than the one that hasn't happened since the fall of Rome 2000 years ago.

Suit yourself. Just understand that "the fall of Rome" scenerio has happened a thousand times over in history since the fall of Rome for civilians caught on the ground when the enemy invades. Its happening all over the world right now.

Most of us understand that the zombie apocalypse is just a popular expression used as code for the break down of rule of law.

My zombie guns are manifold depending on the kind of zombie. My Mrods are tasked with taking out the four legged mutant animal zombies that happen to themselves have edible flesh. My powderburners are reserved for the two legged zombies.

[SmokeTest]

I choose to prepare for the likely scenario, rather than the one that hasn't happened since the fall of Rome 2000 years ago.

Suit yourself. Just understand that "the fall of Rome" scenerio has happened a thousand times over in history since the fall of Rome for civilians caught on the ground when the enemy invades. Its happening all over the world right now.

Be realistic. The United States is not Syria. We are not on the brink of war. What's happening on the other side of the planet does not in any way necessitate preparing for those same conditions here.

Unless you're a heck of a lot richer than I am, you have to decide what to do with a limited amount of resources. Focusing on "what if everything I've ever known stops being true for the first time in my life" is not wise. Planning for "what if this thing that happens to a lot of people" is.

It's natural human tendency to focus on the extremely unlikely but catastrophic scenario, but it's not helpful. Ten thousand rounds of ammunition and your own personal supply of penicillin is little comfort when you lose your job, or your house burns down, or you get cancer, or any of the other very real things that destroy peoples' lives all the time.

[Bullfrog]

Like I said, you have to suit yourself.

[p51mustang23]

"Prepping" is a hot topic nowadays.  Some think it's wise, others feel it's unnecessary and a waste of time, money and effort.  There's no right or wrong... it's one of those things that must be decided upon by each individual according to their personal feelings and beliefs regarding the issue....  and it's not all just about guns and ammo.  A lot of people stockpile food, water, medicine and other emergency supplies that are very useful in many emergency situations.  Air guns included  

As for the apocalypse not "having a real chance of happening" .......  think back to how quickly society broke down in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina rolled through.  There was no functioning police department to speak of, no functioning local or federal government to keep order, shortages of food, water and shelter, and roving packs of armed street gangs looting and pillaging.  Maybe not a world wide apocalypse but it certainly qualified as a local one on a city size scale and the  dissolution  of society happened very quickly during that event.     

Anyway, prepping is indeed an interesting topic on the minds of many people today, some for it and some against it.  It's  a personal choice that  each person must decide on their own.

As for zombies......  like I said, I'm certainly not going to lose any sleep over that scenario 

Jeff

You hit the nail on the head.  Prepping IS a good idea, and humans have done it since the beginning of recorded history. 

However, some situations that people prep for are obviously absurd, ie zombies.  However, I look at it as a way to make it fun.  Zombies are a romanticized SHTF situation.  It's fun to imagine how you would fare in that world. 

In all reality, we are far more likely to see things like natural disasters or civil unrest that could potentially cripple a region.  But if you've prepped for zombies, you are probably good to go when an earthquake or riots strike (seriously, look at Baltimore, and other far worse riots of the past). 

Airguns could play a role in your SHTF plans.  If a rioter (real world zombie, basically) tried to break into your home, I think he'd turn around if you pointed a Sumatra 2500 at him.  No, its not a 12g, but perhaps you can't or just simply don't have powder burners (perfect example: I'm living with my folks until I have enough for a down-payment on my own place, and powder burners scare them for reasons I can't comprehend). 

[SmokeTest]

"Prepping" is a hot topic nowadays.  Some think it's wise, others feel it's unnecessary and a waste of time, money and effort.  There's no right or wrong... it's one of those things that must be decided upon by each individual according to their personal feelings and beliefs regarding the issue....  and it's not all just about guns and ammo.  A lot of people stockpile food, water, medicine and other emergency supplies that are very useful in many emergency situations.  Air guns included  

As for the apocalypse not "having a real chance of happening" .......  think back to how quickly society broke down in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina rolled through.  There was no functioning police department to speak of, no functioning local or federal government to keep order, shortages of food, water and shelter, and roving packs of armed street gangs looting and pillaging.  Maybe not a world wide apocalypse but it certainly qualified as a local one on a city size scale and the  dissolution  of society happened very quickly during that event.     

Anyway, prepping is indeed an interesting topic on the minds of many people today, some for it and some against it.  It's  a personal choice that  each person must decide on their own.

As for zombies......  like I said, I'm certainly not going to lose any sleep over that scenario 

Jeff

You hit the nail on the head.  Prepping IS a good idea, and humans have done it since the beginning of recorded history.

Preparing for things which might happen is a good idea. Preparing for the end of everything you know is not. Just how far back in time do you need to go for those kinds of preparations to be useful in your area? Depending on where you are, I'd guess it would be ~1861-1865.

All things in moderation. Stay grounded, people.

[longislandhunter]

Like I said before SmokeTest........ everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this, or any topic.  While I may not agree with your opinion I still respect it and respect you for having it.  I only ask the same in return. 

As for your comment :  " Preparing for things which might happen is a good idea. Preparing for the end of everything you know is not. Just how far back in time do you need to go for those kinds of preparations to be useful in your area? Depending on where you are, I'd guess it would be ~1861-1865"         I honestly don't know how far back I'd have to go to find conditions of that magnitude in my region and you're right.... such conditions may never occur in my area in my lifetime..... I hope to God they don't !!  However, that being said..... if such conditions ever do arise I will feel secure knowing that I've done everything I could to prepare for it and to protect my family. 

Remember,,,, it only takes one such event to threaten the safety of your family.   How we each decide to prepare, or not prepare, for such a situation is a personal choice and we should always respect the personal choices of others.   


As for "staying grounded".......  I am 

Jeff

[Rocker1]

I will remind you guys this is a airgun forum not a survivalist forum by no means  so please keep this thread alive by discussing airguns or  airgun hunting.   David

[jeff76]

for zombies I would just head for the hills.  have a rimfire rifle a slingshot, a long bow and an air rifle.  in an un populated area chances are all yo wil need for zombies is a big stick and a brain.  the rest is for securing food

[jeff76]

I will remind you guys this is a airgun forum not a survivalist forum by no means  so please keep this thread alive by discussing airguns or  airgun hunting.   David

sorry I didn't read this before making my previous comment.  was all in good fun