BULK 12BR SHOTGUN AMMO

**Desperatezulu** · 24-07-2023, 09:41

Great news! The sooner they're up and running the better!

**Bundu Ric** · 24-07-2023, 09:46

All good and well as long as they don't want to charge international prices. Always first option is to support local.

**Paul** · 24-07-2023, 09:59

Originally Posted by Bundu Ric

All good and well as long as they don't want to charge international prices. Always first option is to support local.

That's why sourcing shot from Stillfontein is crucial.

**oafpatroll** · 24-07-2023, 10:10

Originally Posted by Paul

So... there is good news on the horizon.

Kuvhima (who went bust owing millions to suppliers, but who made truly lovely 12g ammo... in Randburg!) is coming back under new ownership, but with the ex-owner running the plant. The new owners are Nobelteq (Peet Grobler) and Panzer (Duncan MacArthur), with Frontier providing the shot. They should be in production by the end of this year, with product on the shelves early next year.

We are very excited to see Rockies again.

That is excellent news. I still have a bit of their stuff and it was great.

**Paul** · 24-07-2023, 10:28

Originally Posted by oafpatroll

That is excellent news. I still have a bit of their stuff and it was great.

Look... it was premium components, but it was also the machinery that they had installed. No old machines, all new tech. Very nice... That's all still in place.

**oafpatroll** · 24-07-2023, 10:31

Originally Posted by Paul

Look... it was premium components, but it was also the machinery that they had installed. No old machines, all new tech. Very nice... That's all still in place.

Apparently they also got pretty extensive training from Cheddite if I remember correctly. Knowing how to make the stuff well is probably as important as having the equipment upon which to do it.

**bluefronted** · 24-07-2023, 14:37

Originally Posted by Steven001

Ammo as well as reloading components pricing is really making shooting a special occasion hobby…

The days are gone, days of blasting away thousands of rounds a month and not giving a damn.

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I feel the same ..

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**phant1m** · 24-07-2023, 19:12

@paul: how was the pricing in terms of that vs the imported stuff? Do we think it will be well priced?

**johannvdg** · 24-07-2023, 20:38

Originally Posted by Paul

So... there is good news on the horizon.

Kuvhima (who went bust owing millions to suppliers, but who made truly lovely 12g ammo... in Randburg!) is coming back under new ownership, but with the ex-owner running the plant. The new owners are Nobelteq (Peet Grobler) and Panzer (Duncan MacArthur), with Frontier providing the shot. They should be in production by the end of this year, with product on the shelves early next year.

We are very excited to see Rockies again.

Let's hope it works out...

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**Paul** · 25-07-2023, 07:40

Originally Posted by phant1m

@paul: how was the pricing in terms of that vs the imported stuff? Do we think it will be well priced?

It was never the cheapest. But... it was premier Cheddite.

I have no idea what components they are now going to use, nor where the pricing will sit, but... a consistent supply of ammo WILL now be available. That is key.