Why is the shotgun the perfect anti-zombie weapon?

[James_Barrett]

I've noticed in alot of film and games that a shotgun is an ultimate zombie meat-grinder. Such as in the Dawn of the Dead remake almost everyone at least once used a shotgun. Please give me your reasons why.:lol::huh:

 

[Romero]

Is this your introduction or a misplaced thread?

Anyhow, welcome to REN, enjoy your stay.

 

[Hoady]

Well as long as the thing your trying to kill is at least 5-10 meters in front of you, no matter what its going to be shredded whether its a zombie or a fricken bear(well i dunno bears are pretty beast).In other words if your in a hallway or indoor areas you pretty much got no chance of missing,i mean you wouldn't fire a sniper if your raiding a house unless your just a ridiculously amazing shot.

Then again i've never fired a proper gun as of yet so regard my information completely theoretical.Oh yeah and this.

Spoiler

 

[RichardB]

A shotgun is a great close in weapon for combat - even with zombies!

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[Mr Sunshine]

Shotgun is slow in both reloading and attack rate just like the zombies!

Also zombies can't attack you from a far distance. So they try to get close to you..

Btw welcome!

 

[Soul Of Faith]

Welcome to RE-Forum have a nice stay
and as for youre question the shotgun is the PERFECT zombiekilling Gun....

 

[tremor]

Mmmmm...shotgun xD


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[James_Barrett]

Well as long as the thing your trying to kill is at least 5-10 meters in front of you, no matter what its going to be shredded whether its a zombie or a fricken bear(well i dunno bears are pretty beast).In other words if your in a hallway or indoor areas you pretty much got no chance of missing,i mean you wouldn't fire a sniper if your raiding a house unless your just a ridiculously amazing shot.

Then again i've never fired a proper gun as of yet so regard my information completely theoretical.Oh yeah and this.

Spoiler

Trust me on this if you ever come to the States go to a firing range, guns are fun and a good stress-reliever irate:

 

[Hoady]

Trust me on this if you ever come to the States go to a firing range, guns are fun and a good stress-reliever irate:

I actually plan to one day, gun use here is incredibly strict i await the day till i shoot some form of bolt action rifle.

 

[jw1322]

wide spread at long ranges for large groups and massive destructive potential at close range to make sure they stay down.

Also welcome!

 

[A_Wesker123]

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[LordGolbez]

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