Separated From Ammo

[Gomer]

Has anyone ever gotten separated from their ammo? Is it that common? I wonder how often someone has had to find ammo at their destination, or had to borrow a rifle because their ammo was lost. Seems like everyone would only be shooting 308s, 30-06s, and 375 H&Hs if losing ammo was that common.

 

[375Fox]

There was a poll done on this not too long ago. It happens but I wouldn’t say it’s common. I had happen in Cameroon in 2021. Ammo and bag was left behind in France, but rifle arrived. Once out of 15 safaris. It happened to my Dad earlier this year in Zimbabwe. He got ammo and bag a few days into the hunt. It might not matter so much in South Africa or Namibia, but outside those countries you’ll be glad you had a common cartridge. 375 H&H ammo will generally be available in any camp. Maybe not quantity you’d like and a mix of multiple brands and bullets, but there will be some.