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.416 MRE ? Mystery .416

I just picked up a custom Remington 1917 I bought on Gbroker, listed as a .416 Rem Mag. I had my doubts, as it was marked strangely for a .416 RM. Turns out I was right, it is not a 416 Rem Mag. It is stamped "416 MRE." Anybody ever hear of such a wildcat ? It is chambered for a belted case, and is indeed a .416 bore, but neither 416 RM or 416 Taylor will chamber. The Taylor nearly chambers, but bolt is still maybe .05 to .1" from closing. It is also marked on the barrel HW Creighton...

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