I think that I have seen the answer to this, but want to confirm.

My friend and I are headed to Zimbabwe departing Atlanta July 29.
Overnighting in JoBurg on the 30th.
Departing to Bulawayo on the 31st.
We will archery hunt for six days then rifle hunt in a separate area (Omay) the next six days.

We are both taking bows and 375 HH rifles.

I am led to believe we CAN NOT have two rifles of same chambering in one checked gun case.

Is that true?

True as far as South Africa goes...in 2010 I saw a pair of hunters in the SAPS office with two .270 Win rifles in the same case. The SAPS officers kept BOTH rifles...

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Originally posted by bigguy458:
True as far as South Africa goes...in 2010 I saw a pair of hunters in the SAPS office with two .270 Win rifles in the same case. The SAPS officers kept BOTH rifles...

+1 - the gun laws in South Africa prohibit a person from bringing two rifles of the same caliber into the country. If you had the guns in separate cases with one registered to each hunter, you should be ok.

Namibia has a similar "one rifle of a caliber per hunter" rule. Three of us went in 2007 and among us took four rifles: one .338, one .300 Win, one .30-06, and a second .30-06 as a backup gun for any of us who might experience a problem with his primary rifle. Only two of us carried 2-gun rifle cases. We put a .338 and one .30-06 in one case, duly accompanied by a 4457 filled out in the name of the hunter checking that case; and we put a .300 Win along with the second .30-06 in the case checked by another hunter, along with the appropriate 4457 in his name. In this manner there were no "caliber duplications" among a given hunter's rifles.

By the way, the third hunter checked only his one clothing bag -- in this manner he was able to check and bring home a second bag (without extra baggage fees) -- a canvas duffel packed for the outbound leg inside one of the clothing bags -- containing the small amount of merchandise we purchased or gifts we received.

Thanks guys

That leads me to another question.

Can my friend and I check a single bag of clothes etc. ( single between us, not two separate bags) and that bag contain two pelican boxes of ammo one for each of us.

We would have more that 11 pounds of ammo in total between us, but less than 11 pounds each.

Or do we both need to check a separate bag with clothes and ammo?

Thanks
I believe 11 pouds is the limit.

I just happen to have been reading about this researching another topic. Consensus clearly seems to be that the 5KG (11 lbs) of ammunition per person must be in your own bag. No sharing. I would not risk it as you are already at the mercy of interpretations of rules throughout your travel.

Regards,

Don

As far as South Africa regulations, you can take two rifles of the same caliber in the same case, as long as these are for two different hunters with each having their own permit and form 4457. Of course, the two hunters would have to be traveling together. One hunter can not take two rifles of the same caliber under one firearm permit and one form 4457. Hope this helps.

Thanks
Thae "two rifles of same caliber in one case belonging two two different people with proper permits" was something that I did not know.

Well, I hate to disagree with the group, but my son and I went to Zim last summer via Joberg. We both took the exact same rifle and cal., Ruger No. 1 375 H&H mag. He had his paperwork for his gun and I had mine. We had zero problems going or coming home. Both guns were in the same case. As long as you each have your own SAPS 520, I see no issues.


Mad Dog

I am taking 2 rifles in 375 to Zim through SA and Gracy travel is doing up the forms. I brought this up with them and they said it won't be a problem. They will have me sign another form to say the reasons why I am bringing 2 of the same and from what I understand they said it will all work out fine.

Phil,

I think if Gracy told you how to handle the 2 375s you can take it to the bank.

Mark

Exactly Mark. I was worried until I asked Shawn some questions and she said no problem as if they had done it before. Like I said, I think I just need to sign and extra piece of paper and they will take care of it. For the price they charge guys it really is worth it to just have them take care of it for you and then there are no worries. If there are problems they can help you out and it is money well spent in my eyes.