Are 12 gauge shotgun shells in shot size appropriate for guinefowl, francolins and sand grouse readily available in Harare? Cost?

Scott,

Take 2-3 boxes of 8 or 7 1/2. There are alot of quail at Ghonarezhou.

If not, tell Nixon to get you shells.


dale

but watch for your 11# weight limit. shotshells add up weight fast. for me this year 25 rds of 470 25 rds of 9.3x74 and 20 rds of 20 ga added up to 11#'s

Weight is an issue with shotgun shells unless you have non-hunters going along.

I was able to procure shotgun shells in Zimbabwe in what seems like centuries ago.

As a note of warning, make sure you specify that the shotgun shells have something other than a local pedigree. I believe my outfitter supplied us with Fiocchis which worked very well on francolin, quail and guinea fowl.

You need to give the operator lots of notice, as he will have to get them in RSA

all ammo is available- sporadically (ie never the day you need it). either ask the operaor to get it or pre order it from rifleman@mweb.co.zw. Karrel is very good at getting what is needed...from 300WSM to .470, but it takes time