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HunterForestGreen |
Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:07 AM EDT
What would the actual use of any rocket-propelled grenade be in a zombie-armeggedon? As clearly explained in the Zombie Survival Guide, grenades have little affect on zombies. it would also be a massive loss of money for any of these weapons, which could be spent more wisely on a rifle and ammo. The only reasonable use for these weapons is against human marauders or an insane soldier in a tank.
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demsmine |
1. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:15 AM EDT
I sure as hell wouldn't want to be near one going off. It may be expensive and highly illegal to own, but if your the type of person that is willing to purchase an RPG in America, I don't think expense and legality are issues to you. You have much bigger problems like the loss of your sanity to deal with.
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2. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:16 AM EDT
The usefullness of a weapon can only be limited by the mind that is using it. Get a couple guys to bring a large group of zeds to a gas station of other such place where explosive substances are staged. Make sure your guy tricked the zeds to stay in the area while he is out, as soon as he is gone, BAMMO no more large group of Zeds, and I am sure that is the most basic use for such a weapon that can be thought of by any of us. But yes, it is expensive, but when SHTF and Mexico starts dying off, I am sure you can find some down there.
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demsmine |
3. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:34 AM EDT
"The usefullness of a weapon can only be limited by the mind that is using it. Get a couple guys to bring a large group of zeds to a gas station of other such place where explosive substances are staged. Make sure your guy tricked the zeds to stay in the area while he is out, as soon as he is gone, BAMMO no more large group of Zeds, and I am sure that is the most basic use for such a weapon that can be thought of by any of us. But yes, it is expensive, but when SHTF and Mexico starts dying off, I am sure you can find some down there."But really if the Zeds in question are the seriously stupid type couldn't the same effect be achieved with a good pipe bomb for a mere faction of the cost. Just a thought. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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John_234 |
4. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:55 AM EDT
Honestly, humans are probably more of a threat than zombies in most situation, and sometimes extra firepower is just what you need.I don't draw up my strategies with the expectation of finding rocket launchers, nor do I plan to buy them, but honestly speaking, if it is the end of the world, is finding military hardware so unlikely? M249s and M203s are everywhere in terms of issue to soldiers, but using them definitely isn't part of the civilian firearm skillset. The point of the guide is to keep some idiot from misusing a piece of gear and killing themselves and their friends. It doesn't discuss tactical usage of the equipment. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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anninhilator |
5. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 2:59 AM EDT
Max Brooks is not a God.In fact, he is very unrealistic, even when we speak about zombies XD 0 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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demsmine |
6. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 3:02 AM EDT
"Max Brooks is not a God.No Max sure isn't, but his dad is. Blazing Saddles is the bees knees. Sorry for the digression. Had to give Mel the props he deserves. 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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AlexHigginbotham |
7. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 8:33 PM EDT
The BEST use of an RPG, or any explosive for that matter in the hands of a survivor is to enforce natural selection. More people would die from improper use than it would cause damage to the enemy.Don't believe me? Just look at Iraq. Those idiots will try firing an RPG from inside of a building, not realizing everyone behind them is now dead or severely injured. 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Daemoneyes |
8. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 9:04 PM EDT
if you have skills with rockets, use them.In all other cases take them with u if they don't hinder u. and wait till u find someone who can use them or u are as good as dead and want to make an BIG last statement ^^ personally i don't have any form of experience with rocket weapons so i would hope my Buddie is with me, he had military training with them. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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toxic_shock |
9. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 9:11 PM EDT
"No Max sure isn't, but his dad is. Blazing Saddles is the bees knees. Sorry for the digression. Had to give Mel the props he deserves. ""Somebody's gotta go back and get a sh!t load of nickels!" If Mike Ditka isn't God, Mel Brooks is. If I came across a RPG, I would grab it so long as I have the ability to bring it with me. If it slows me down, it gets dumped in a river. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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John_234 |
10. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 19 2010, 9:18 PM EDT
"The BEST use of an RPG, or any explosive for that matter in the hands of a survivor is to enforce natural selection. More people would die from improper use than it would cause damage to the enemy.Well, relatively speaking, the RPG-7 has less backblast than comparable designs, but it's still not something to fire indoors. Not to mention, most of those weapons are old and out of maintenance - I'd be afraid to ire any round that wasn't recent factory, frankly. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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11. RE: Valuable or Not?
Oct 23 2010, 11:48 AM EDT
I seem to recall a story of a terrorist group (may have been the IRA) who tried to shoot an RPG at a military base and not only did they fail to kill anyone, but the backblast cooked them because they were shooting from a car with the rear pointed at a closed window.The chance of shrapnel hitting a zombie in the head is higher than Max Brook's seems to suggest, and theoretically it would only take a bullet-sized piece in the brain to kill a zombie. But it's an anti-tank weapon, not an anti-personnel weapon, and the anti-personnel warheads aren't going to be as common as anti-tank ones. Your best bet is to save it for raiders and other hostile humans holed up in a building. Assuming you don't kill yourself with it, of course. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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12. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 5:55 AM EST
"I seem to recall a story of a terrorist group (may have been the IRA) who tried to shoot an RPG at a military base and not only did they fail to kill anyone, but the backblast cooked them because they were shooting from a car with the rear pointed at a closed window.Thats what I just said. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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HunterForestGreen |
13. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 5:59 AM EST
"Honestly, humans are probably more of a threat than zombies in most situation, and sometimes extra firepower is just what you need.Against human raiders, a smart man in the open can dominate with an RPG. but an idiot, inside a building or vehicle, aginst zombies, will probably either blow up or kill himself in other ways. But really, the noise of an RPG exploding will draw every zombie for miles toward you. Common sense, people. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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14. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 2:01 PM EST
If I found one post zday I would take it but mostly to insure that someone else didnt have one to use against me. Other than that I could do with out one, it doesn't really fit into my survival plan and is just a unnecessary risk to have around.
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DrSNAFU |
15. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 7:32 PM EST
Heh, I don't think I'll be keeping one in my bug-out bag. They're shaped charges designed to cut through armor, not soft zombies. I suppose they could be used to create an instant-escape route if the zeds were closing in. Make your own entrances into buildings. They could also be fired off as diversionary measures to draw them away toward the explosion while you escape. If you find any, stash them somewhere for later. At some point someone will get the bright idea to get some tanks up and running to conquer other survivor settlements. There's your use right there. No more tanks or armored vehicles. Raiders would think twice if your compound had RPGs on the walls ready to blow them to kingdom come. :D
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TisForTat |
16. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 8:16 PM EST
RPG's are meant for disabling armored vehicles and destroying entrenched bunkers. Using it on zombies is stupid because it is a one shot and the explosion wouldn't necessarily kill an entire group, and even so it would be overkill.If you want to kill entire hordes you are better off sticking to standard firearms, or in the case you want explosive weapons, using anti-personnel mines or grenades whether they are homemade or military issued. Do you find this valuable? |
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PedroAsani |
17. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 8:56 PM EST
Just because it is no good for killing zombies, or only makes sense to you as a weapon, doesn't mean it lacks value.If you need to bring down a building, bridge or mountainside then you have a demolition tool. Useful in blocking an attackers route. Looking to break open a seam in the hills to get some fresh water flowing? More valuable than just a one-shot weapon. Do you find this valuable? |
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18. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 22 2010, 11:27 PM EST
If I even had the chance to see and be able to grab something like an RPG-7, I would, with no hesitation, bring it with me. Sure, I might not need it in a month, or a year, but if I ever do, there is probably no chance of finding one again. Explosives are very useful, and would have high trade value.Pedro's point is valid. What do you think of when you think of a 105mm Howitzer? Medium-range artillery, good for suppressing enemy infantry? Well, the Alaskan Road Service uses them for triggering avalanches, so they don't trigger by themselves over an active roadway. Live guns. Live, high explosive ordinance. Guns are tools, people. Do you find this valuable? |
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Carnack |
19. RE: Valuable or Not?
Nov 23 2010, 12:30 AM EST
"Just because it is no good for killing zombies, or only makes sense to you as a weapon, doesn't mean it lacks value.Those would be better worked using specialized demo equipment in prepped locations. Do you find this valuable? |