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A barrel shorter than 26 inches should not be considered for any wingshooting purpose, even on a repeater. The specialized Turkey gun is a different matter. These shotguns fire pellet loads, but are aimed like a rifle at a bird on the ground and rifle length barrels of 22-24 inches seem to be the norm. Another specialized type is the slug gun.With a real-world price around $400, the 500 .410 Turkey is a solid option if you want a quick second or third shot. $550; mossberg.com. 4. Tristar Viper G2 Bronze and Bronze Turkey .410. The ...Shooting Rests; Also in Targets: Target Stands; Target Hangers; Target Throwers; Tannerite; Also in Ear & Eye Protection: Earmuffs; Earplugs; Earbuds; Glasses; ... Thompson/Center Arms 12 Gauge Turkey 24" Barrel w/ Sight, Blue - 07246206. Out of stock. Thompson/Center Arms 12 Gauge Turkey 24" Barrel w/ Sight, Blue - 07246206. Details; SKU ...Ithaca barrels are available in the following styles: Upland Shotgun Barrels. •12 gauge M37 vent rib barrel in 26″ and 28″ lengths. •12 gauge M37 field barrel with brass bead sight in 26″ and 28″ lengths. •12 gauge M37 vent rib barrel in 30″lengths. •20 gauge M37 vent rib barrel in 26″ and 28″ lengths. •20 gauge M37 ...Coffinhauler. 272 posts · Joined 2002. #8 · Dec 29, 2016. I run a plain Jane hunting shotgun at our local card shoots. Experimented with tight turkey chokes, and considering our club supplies promotional shotgun shells, I was getting splotchy patterns. A return to a standard full choke provided an even and dense pattern.Oct 31, 2016 ... John Shaw from Shaw Shooting demonstrates how barrel length effects your pattern spread on a Benelli Shotgun. Watch Part 2 - 4 for complete ...Barrels; Barrels. Select up to 3 models to compare Compare up to 2 models . Cancel. Compare Details. Close. Remove This Item. You have no items to compare. Barrels / 73 Products ... #93017 930 12 Gauge Turkey Barrel - 24" - MO Break-Up Country . Out of stock. $318.00 #90913 935 ...One thing to note, if you are shooting TSS or another "heavier-than-lead" option out of your older shotgun, make sure that you check with the manufacturer to make sure the load is safe to shoot out of your choke or barrel. Patterning Your Modified Choke For Turkey Hunting. Once you have chosen a shell, it's time to test it out.Steven Rinella Mar 18, 2018. Rigging up a turkey gun can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. For an experienced shooter who limits his shots to 30 or so yards, all you need is your standard 12-gauge shotgun with a modified or full choke and some quality turkey loads. If you want a gun that's suitable for long hikes and long ...Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for turkey shoot liner barrel marshall 1-25 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!The reasons are twofold. A shorter barrel often pairs better with a suppressor, and shorter rifles typically tend to make for easier-handling rifles. Suppressors have become very popular with hunters, but a suppressor can add 6 to 10 inches to a rifle's length. A common 22-inch-barreled bolt-action rifle is about 42 inches long.Sights: Front FO; Optic Ready. Stock: Synthetic Mossy Oak Greenleaf. Weight: 6.75 lbs. MSRP: $644. A 22-inch barrel turkey killer as reliable as the day is long that doubles as a great truck and home-defense shotgun, Mossberg's 500 Turkey makes a great add to any shotgun arsenal.Here are some general recommendations for choosing a turkey gun barrel length: * For close-range shooting, a barrel length of 20-24 inches is ideal. This length is short enough to be maneuverable in tight spaces, but it still provides good accuracy at close range. * For long-range shooting, a barrel length of 26-30 inches is ideal.The 3-inch-chambered shotties wear a 26-inch carbon steel barrel regardless of bore. The 301 is then tipped with an extended, extra-full turkey choke, all …By following these 6 steps, you can greatly improve your chances of a successful turkey hunt. 1. Choose a Shotgun: A 12 or 20-gauge shotgun is the most commonly used for turkey hunting. However, you could also choose to hunt turkeys with a 410 or 10 gauge, as well. Ultimately, you need to choose a shotgun that is comfortable for you and one ...Yes, you can shoot steel shot through a turkey choke. However, you will need to use a choke with a larger constriction in order to achieve the same range as you would with lead shot. It is also important to be aware of the potential dangers of using steel shot. Steel shot is more likely to ricochet than lead shot, so it is important to be ...This first thing you'll notice it that the gun is remarkably well balanced for a sub-$800 o/u shotgun, and it doesn't feel heavy at all. In fact, it weighs in at just a tad over 6 pounds, according to my scale. The gun looks and is substantially shorter than my other o/u shotguns; the barrel is only 22 inches long.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Convenient clamp holds turkey fan on your shotgun barrel, freeing up your hands. Scoot and Shoot style of turkey hunting is not only the most exciting but adds a dimension to turkey hunting as it works best after the first few hours of daylight, after the gobblers are henned up, or grouped up in open spaces.Less than 16 inches and it will have less turkey killin’ power, but it’s illegal as well. (Shotgun barrels must be at least 18-inches.) So, for all practical purposes, don’t worry about barrel length when considering a new shotgun for turkey hunting. Simply call a bird in as close as possible, put a bead on its beak and pull the trigger.Rhino Shooting Sports also does custom barrel work, porting and lengthens forcing cones. They can be reached by calling (800) 226-3613. Editor’s Note: Learn more about turkey guns and loads from the author’s book, “Turkey Hunter’s Tool Kit: Shooting Savvy™.” You Might Also Like: Pattern Your Turkey Gun to Get in the Kill ZoneHenry Single Shot Turkey. The Henry H015T-12. Meet Henry’s first turkey-specific shotgun – the H015T-12, which joins the company’s existing family of singles. With a 24-inch barrel and 3.5 ...Oct 9, 2012 ... ... barrel, and I use it primarily for turkey hunting. I was wondering: Is it possible to shoot slugs through this barrel when the choke is removed?we have what we call turkey or card shoots around here. Shooting shotguns at paper targets with an X or a dot just bigger than a shot. The winner is who ever hits closest to the x or dot. So the densed possible pattern is best. I've sleeved close to a 100 barrels.Martin's Custom Barrels and Chokes, Tyro, Virginia. 1,711 likes · 23 talking about this. We specialize in card shooting chokes and barrels as well as turkey chokes. We are a licensed FFL dealer...30 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Mar 9, 2011. I got a new shotgun to shoot in turkey shoot competitions. It is a Remington 870 Wingmaster. It has a custom build 36" barrel with Williams rear peep and a Williams fire sight front sight and trigger work. Target shot at 75 ft with Winchester AA's number 9's. Lets see your Turkey Shoot Guns!3204 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · Jan 22, 2018. .680 is somewhere between full and x full. Alot of turkey chokes are .660. Found a discontinued Carlson which is exactly .680 and it will be here soon. Planning on slapping a scope on it and dialing in the pattern for now but will be looking into custom a custom barrel.Turkey and Turkey Hunting Staff | March 22, 2011 | Comments: 0. * A typical factory 12-gauge barrel measures about .724 inch. * Many popular turkey guns come with chokes with a .665 constriction, which shoots No. 5 or 6 lead shot extremely tight. * Super-tight turkey chokes — such as those with .660 constrictions — shoot small shot, such as ...12 Gauge BAKER TRAP 36" Card Block Turkey Shoot Shotgun PROJECT Barrel 665 Choke. Pre-Owned. $299.95. books-r-great (1,234) 100%. or Best Offer. Free shipping. Mossberg 500 / Maverick 88 Turkey Shoot / Card Shoot Barrel. Brand New. $420.00.I have a factory Rem 870 turkey barrel sitting on the shelf. I bought it directly from Remington, patterned it against the barrel that came with the shotgun.... It had a wider pattern with the same choke. I could have experimented to find a better matching choke, but simply put away and never shot it again.Turkey Shoot / Card Shoot Barrel (#114301089076) n***1 (2280) - Feedback left by buyer. More than a year ago. Verified purchase. As Described and Fast Shipment. Turkey Shoot / Card Shoot Choke (#114411098486) See all feedback. Back to home page Return to top. More to explore : Clay Shooting Choke Tube Clay Target Shooting,This factory replacement barrel is built by Remington for use on most Remington 870 Express models. It is the perfect replacement barrel to take on Tom Turkey! This 21" barrel features a smooth bore perfect for buckshot, birdshot or rifled slugs making it a very versatile barrel to turn your shotgun into a close quarters brush hunting machine ...In fact, Mossberg suggests the Model 940 is good to go for about 1,500 rounds between cleanings. (Oh, that we could shoot that many rounds at turkeys!) The Model 940 Pro Turkey gun comes with a 24-inch or an 18.5-inch barrel; my test gun has the longer barrel, and it seems just right to me. The gun balances perfectly and weighs …Starting off, the 500 Turkey features a 20-inch barrel with a fiber optic front sight. This allows you to easily move around while hunting and provides a better sighting option than the standard bead sight. The barrel also features an X-Factor Ported Tube choke to help keep your pattern tight at close range.Re: Double barrel turkey guns. by poorcountrypreacher » March 6th, 2014, 11:48 am. Spuriosity wrote: I'd stick with an O/U. I shoot a Beretta 686 UL 12 ga - 1.25 oz buffered Pb 7.5s through a lt. mod for the open barrel and 1.625 TSS 9s through a .683 for the tight barrel. Poor Country Preacher did a SxS and had the devil's own time getting ...Wave a 30" barrelled scattergun and then one with an 18" barrel if you doubt this. For wingshooting, most folks shoot most shots better with longer barrels. Still, a 21" barrel has utility if we remember to keep the swing going. For the record, the critical elements in turkey chasing are locating, calling, setup, etc.Henry Single Shot Turkey. The Henry H015T-12. Meet Henry’s first turkey-specific shotgun – the H015T-12, which joins the company’s existing family of singles. With a 24-inch barrel and 3.5 ...Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for turkey shoot liner barrel marshall 1-25 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!The sights are the part of the gun that you use to aim. They should be easy to see and should be accurate. $10-$20. Total. The total cost of a turkey shoot gun can vary depending on the quality of the parts used. However, a basic turkey shoot gun can be built for around $100. $100-$200. Choosing the Right Gun.A turkey shoot in many cases is just that, a shooting contest to win a turkey. In many cases the club or organization also gives out hams, sausage, roasts, and other cuts of meat. Occasionally they award cash prizes. Before you feel defeated without even trying, a turkey shoot in ten-percent skill, ten-percent equipment, and eighty-percent luck.SAVAGE ARMS 220 TURKEY 20 GAUGE 22" BBL 2+1 CAPACITY BLK/MOSSEY OAK OBSESSION. Seller: Ingersoll Outdoor Supply ( FFL) Gun #: 965147640. $659.00. 1 Image (s) Rossi Tuffy Turkey. Seller: GREENHEAD OUTDOORS ( FFL) Gun #: 999678676. $249.95.Customized Shotgun work for over 30 years. Whether you are a turkey hunter who wants. the ultimate turkey gun capable of 90% or better patterns. at a distance of 40 yards, or a deer hunter who wants the. ultimate buckshot gun capable of placing all the pellets in a. 14 to 20 inch pattern at a distance of 40 yards, I can help you.Apr 7, 2022 · So long as your gun-choke-and-load combination puts 100 pellets into a 10-inch circle (or close to it) at the maximum range you’d let yourself shoot, you’re set. Save money. Save your shoulder ...Customized Shotgun work for over 30 years. Whether you are a turkey hunter who wants. the ultimate turkey gun capable of 90% or better patterns. at a distance of 40 yards, or a deer hunter who wants the. ultimate buckshot gun capable of placing all the pellets in a. 14 to 20 inch pattern at a distance of 40 yards, I can help you.Jamie Davis 36” Remington 870 turkey shoot barrel. The barrel is in excellent condition. Has less than 25 rounds through it. The barrel is threaded for rem choke. No chokes are included but can add some for additional charge. The barrel has adjustable Williams sights. The barrel shoots and patterns good but it does shoot to the …card shooting/ turkey shoot. ... Im shooting a Mossberg 835 28 inch vented barrel .672 choke distance is 29 yards 41/2 x 41/2 inch card shoots ok won a few rounds but not consistent shot everytime am i waisting my time with this gun heard overbore if the gun is good and also heard was bad any input would be great .I haven't been to a turkey shoot in years, but from what I've seen at turkey shoots there's a high level of customization in dedicated shoot guns. Theoretically a man could take a 32" full choke or x-full choke barrel and have it backbored and make a helluva gun that would outshoot anything with a screw in choke.If you’re on the hook for turkey duty this Thanksgiving and you’re freaking out, Amazon is here to help. The same company that will happily sell you a turkey over the internet can ...Custom Built Shotgun Barrels for Match Shooting and Hunting. •. Barrel Packages. •. Shotgun Barrel Modifications. 7/8 Inch Outlaw Barrel Package $350. Backbored, Sleeved, Chamber Ring and Extended Barrel. You supply the core barrel or I will supply it at an. additional cost dependent on the model.Remington 870 34-in Turkey Shoot Barrel Barrel. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $700.00. or Best Offer +$25.00 shipping. ronte_25 (92) 100%. Turkey Shoot ...These super magnum shotgun shells, like the 3″ options above" must only be fired out of a barrel marked for 3 1/2″ shells. These markings typically read: 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2″. However, sometimes the barrel will just read 3 1/2″, however, it is always safe to shoot a shell shorter than what is listed… never longer.Turkey Shoot: Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. With Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig, Carmen Duncan. In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and an innocent prisoner try to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed.Feb 16, 2024. #1. Jamie Davis 36" Remington 870 turkey shoot barrel. The barrel is in excellent condition. Has less than 25 rounds through it. The barrel is threaded for rem choke. No chokes are included but can add some for additional charge. The barrel has adjustable Williams sights.198 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Nov 13, 2011. That is pretty sad to cheat at a turkey shoot. Ones I have been to in the past had a 2-3 win max to discourage cheating and to give everyone a fair shake; since after all, a good bit of shoots are some sort of a fall fundraiser. Fuck the new owners!We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.12 Gauge BAKER TRAP 36" Card Block Turkey Shoot Shotgun PROJECT Barrel 665 Choke. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $299.95. books-r-great (1,230) 100%. or ...Fiber Optic Sights are an extra $60 7/8" Barrel Threaded for Screw In Chokes $290 $70 for Custom ChokesTurkey Shoot / Card Shoot Barrel (#114301089076) n***1 (2280) - Feedback left by buyer. More than a year ago. Verified purchase. As Described and Fast Shipment. Turkey Shoot / Card Shoot Choke (#114411098486) See all feedback. Back to home page Return to top. More to explore : Clay Shooting Choke Tube Clay Target Shooting,Feb 21, 2021 · 1187 Turkey gun hunting and barrels. I bought an 1187 in Mossy Oak many years ago. It came with a 21-23” Rem-choke barrel. I found the patterning at 40yds was pretty scattered. So I purchased a 28” Rem-choke barrel Camo which was much better for hunting the open pasture I was hunting. Since then I hunt more in the woods and don’t shoot ...Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for turkey shoot liner barrel marshall 1-25 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Card shooter chokes are precision machined to high tolerance standards on computer controlled equipment. We use 17-4 ph grade stainless steel round bar stock in order to produce the highest quality shotgun chokes on the market today. Card shooter chokes are available in .640" & .650" sizes. Consult the recommendation chart to determine which ...Here are some general recommendations for choosing a turkey gun barrel length: * For close-range shooting, a barrel length of 20-24 inches is ideal. This length is short enough to be maneuverable in tight spaces, but it still provides good accuracy at close range. * For long-range shooting, a barrel length of 26-30 inches is ideal.Oct 26, 2023 · There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best barrel length for a turkey gun will vary depending on your individual shooting preferences and needs. However, some general guidelines can be helpful. For most hunters, a barrel length of 24-28 inches is a good option.1270 posts · Joined 2005. #6 · Sep 24, 2005. Well I went to a turkey shoot today and shot three rounds, spent 15 dollars and won two out of the three rounds, came home with a spiral ham and a side of bacon. Next time I'll get a Turkey. I use a Mossburg 500, 28 inch barrel and a xxfull choke.One barrel or 100 barrels, please send copy of shotgun barrel inventory, you want to sell with prices. CORSON'S BARRELS DON CORSON 2124 PAWNEE DR. KINGMAN, AZ 86401 928-718-4282 [email protected]. Click to visit our Main Page . Track My Website . SHOTGUN BARRELS: 1000+ NEW & USED SHOTGUN BARRELS FOR SALEWinchoke / Browning Invector / Mossberg Accu-Choke 12g (Card Shooter) Card Shooter Chokes $55.00 Shop Now.Barrel has 8 lines that run the entire length- no lines in sleeve. Never shot this I got it with some other shooting match stuff, no idea who made it - looks like an old build.</p> <p>Remington 870 barrel for shooting matches. 1” diameter, 730 bore, 36” long with .644 sleeve that has 5 steps.Martin's Custom Barrels and Chokes, Tyro, Virginia. 1,711 likes · 23 talking about this. We specialize in card shooting chokes and barrels as well as turkey chokes. We are a licensed FFL dealer...Mossberg Fully Rifled Barrel w/Parkerized Finish & Integral. $195.99. Free Shipping Option*. Add to Compare. Mossberg 500XBL 12g 24" RB CANT/SCOPE. $236.99. Free Shipping Option*. Add to Compare. Mossberg 908055 12 Gauge 24" Blued Adjustable Rifle.Get the best deals for remington 1100 turkey barrel at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! ... Hevi-Shot Turkey Choke Extended Range Ported 12 Gauge Remington .662 BONUS TUBE! Opens in a new window or tab. ... Modified Turkey Shoot choke. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre ...Upgrade to the Remington 870 Express 20 Gauge 21 inch Turkey Barrel for improved performance that will bring home the best birds this hunting season. These Shotgun Barrels designed by Remington feature rifle sights to guide your aim on target for your most accurate shots yet. The matte finish on this Remington 870 Express 20 Gauge 21-inch Turkey Shotgun Barrel eliminates reflectivity, keeping ...Turkey shoot guns for sale and auction. Buy a Turkey shoot gun online. Sell your Turkey shoot gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica!Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for turkey shoot liner barrel marshall 1-25 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Dec 6, 2023 · Barrel has 8 lines that run the entire length- no lines in sleeve. Never shot this I got it with some other shooting match stuff, no idea who made it - looks like an old build.</p> <p>Remington 870 barrel for shooting matches. 1” diameter, 730 bore, 36” long with .644 sleeve that has 5 steps.Winchester SX4 Cantilever Turkey Barrels 12 Gauge Shotgun Barrel - 24in - Matte Blued - Some people think extra barrels are just for when you damage a barrel through neglect or mishap. However, the best reason is that you can extend the usefulness of your shotgun. You can buy a turkey barrel for spring hunts and switch back for waterfowling in the fall.Starting off, the 500 Turkey features a 20-inch barrel with a fiber optic front sight. This allows you to easily move around while hunting and provides a better sighting option than the standard bead sight. The barrel also features an X-Factor Ported Tube choke to help keep your pattern tight at close range.Model 1100 20ga LEFT HANDED Standard WT. A Quarter will fit through the mag band. Serial number ends with X or N. 0ut. Remington Shotgun Barrels. Model 11-87 12ga 2 ¾", or 3" Mag.card shooting/ turkey shoot. ... Im shooting a Mossberg 835 28 inch vented barrel .672 choke distance is 29 yards 41/2 x 41/2 inch card shoots ok won a few rounds but not consistent shot everytime am i waisting my time with this gun heard overbore if the gun is good and also heard was bad any input would be great .Package Contents: Remington 870 Express Barrel - 12 Gauge, 21" Vent Rib, Turkey X-Full Choke. The Remington 870 Express Barrel - 12 Gauge, 21" Vent Rib, Turkey X-Full Choke is a quality addition to the Remington lineup. For more great deals on Shotgun Barrels by Remington, please browse our Remington Gun Parts page. Compare.Shop new and used shotguns that are best-used for competitive shooting. Available in a wide variety of gauges, these guns have been selected by our firearms experts as ideal for competition ...My two primary turkey guns are both 20 gauge. One is fitted with a 21" barrel, I shoot an older style shell through a very tight choke. The other is an over-under with 26" barrels and I usually shoot the bottom barrel with TSS loads through an extended full choke and the upper has the same older shell out of a modified choke.Get the best deals for Turkey Shoot Barrels at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!Nov 8, 2012 · 1315 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · Nov 8, 2012. If you are buying a shotgun just for turkey shoots, I would suggest a single shot break action with a 30 inch barrel in 12 gauge. If you can't find one with a threaded barrel, get one with a full choke or get it threaded for one of the makers of the turkey shoot chokes.1. Shooting "lead shot" through a rifled barrel won't hurt your shotgun in any way. Lead shot is much softer than the steel barrel. 2. Some guns pattern fine, some "open" the pattern. You will have to pattern your own gun to know. 3. Try several different brands of shotshells. The different wads can affect the pattern.Coffinhauler. 272 posts · Joined 2002. #8 · Dec 29, 2016. I run a plain Jane hunting shotgun at our local card shoots. Experimented with tight turkey chokes, and considering our club supplies promotional shotgun shells, I was getting splotchy patterns. A return to a standard full choke provided an even and dense pattern.Firearm Service Plan. Winchester SX4 NWTF Turkey Shotgun - Features TruGlo fiber optic front sights and adjustable rear sights, Invector-Plus chokes, a Back-Bored barrel, and a Mossy Oak Obsession Aluminum Alloy receiver finish. Barrel measures 24 inches. Weighs 7.5 pounds.This turkey choke features a state of the art design and is exclusively designed for #6 Long Beard turkey shots. It is a nice round that will shoot the turkeys annihilating pattern within a range of 30 to 50 yards. You can go ahead with heavier, but I'm a bit skeptical regarding the benefits of using a heavier shot in a 20 gauge.Stock looking barrel matches. Jinx; Dec 30, 2012; 4 13K May 22, 2015. by Gas Man. M. Turkey shoot?? mudpack; ... Planning on attending my first Turkey shoot-clueless! oneyedshooter; Nov 10, 2013; 2 8K Oct 20, 2014. by Virgil. T.Different types of shooting such as trap, skeet, sporting clays, duck, turkey and quail hunting require different size shot and pattern densities for the size of the game and the range of the target. Years ago, say you had an Remington 1100, your full choke barrel and maybe a skeet barrel and modified barrel.Some other turkey shoots might let you post a flyer at their shoot if you let them advertise at your shoot. Start building a mailing list of your turkey shooters, include their phone numbers and email addresses. Mail a yearly schedule of shoot dates or special shoots on a postcard. Stock gun matches .675 choke, 20 gauge choke check on the barrel.. 12 Gauge BAKER TRAP 36" Card Block TurkeyChokes, cut with specially designed reamers, slow the sho 35Rem said: It was standard practice to choke shorter barrels more open and longer barrels tighter. Remington made 26" barrels in CYL - Mod, 28" barrels were typically Mod and Full, their 30" barrels were Full only. That's where the "longer barrels shoot tighter" thing really comes from. These days, you can have a short barrel with choke tubes ... 32" - 0.625 bore - Subscribe if you would to Rhino Shooting Sports also does custom barrel work, porting and lengthens forcing cones. They can be reached by calling (800) 226-3613. Editor’s Note: Learn more about turkey guns and loads from the author’s book, “Turkey Hunter’s Tool Kit: Shooting Savvy™.” You Might Also Like: Pattern Your Turkey Gun to Get in the Kill Zone Apr 4, 2021 ... ... 83K views · 10:04. Go...

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