Are you on the PC and using a mod that edits ammo form lists? (FOOK's DLC module for example.) If you are, update your bashed/merged patch. I had the problem and it fixed me right up.
GRA 12ga Dragonfire and Flechette ammo works fine on a modded "regular" hunting shotgun ++ on the PS3. Don't have Dinner Bell on my current play though yet though...