The whole 'pioneer' scenario, at least for the younger among us, is doable (again) even throwing a few injuns into the mix.
But really imagine a 'life' amongst ceaseless roving bands of starving/thieving/raping/murdering zombies that would necessarily entail barbarity beyond nightmares.
What's the point ?
Seriously
I just hope to take out as many of the evil instigating bastards as possible before checking out of Dodge with the last round.
Oh yeah, and a farm with lots of deer and a lake.
I also learned how to brew just to make friends - but you better be friendly!
You called for an injun? ;)