Description
There is a reason the A400 platform keeps showing up in the hands of serious bird hunters. Beretta took their fast, soft-shooting gas action and dressed it up the way an upland gun should be dressed: nickel-plated receiver with a proper game scene engraving, blued barrel, and a select walnut stock with the Xtra Grain finish that makes even plainer wood look like it cost more than it did. This 20 gauge version wears a 26 inch vent rib barrel with a fiber optic front sight, and it swings the way a quail and grouse gun ought to, quick to the shoulder and easy between shots.
The A400 Upland's Gas System Earns Its Keep
Under the hood is Beretta's B-Link gas operation with a rotating bolt head, the same action that runs their waterfowl guns through mud and freezing rain. The 3 inch chamber handles everything from light 2-3/4 inch field loads up to heavier magnum shells, and the whole gun breaks down into five components without tools when it is time to clean up after a dusty day chasing roosters. Three Optima-Choke HP tubes in Full, Modified, and Cylinder come in the box, so you can set it up for tight flushes or longer crossing birds right away.
Kick-Off Recoil Reduction in a Walnut Stock
This was the first Beretta to build Kick-Off hydraulic recoil dampening into a wood stock, and it makes a real difference. Beretta rates the reduction at up to 50 percent, which combined with the gas action means a 20 gauge that shoots softer than most guns half its class. At roughly 6.7 pounds with a slimmed-down pistol grip and forend, it hits that sweet spot for a carry gun: light enough for long walks, heavy enough to swing smooth. If you want one shotgun that looks right at the clays course and works hard in the field, this one covers both.
Key Specifications
- Model: A400 Upland
- Manufacturer Part Number: J40AN26
- UPC: 082442923772
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Semi-Auto, B-Link Gas Operated
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Chamber: 3"
- Capacity: 2+1
- Chokes Included: Optima-Choke HP: Full, Modified, Cylinder
- Receiver: Nickel-Plated with Game Scene Engraving
- Stock: Select Walnut, Xtra Grain Finish, Kick-Off Recoil Reduction
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rib: Vent Rib
- Safety: Reversible Crossbolt
- Weight: Approx. 6.7 lbs
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Upland 20 Gauge shotgun
- 3 Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (Full, Modified, Cylinder)
- Choke wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Kick-Off system on the A400 Upland reduce recoil?
Beretta rates the Kick-Off hydraulic dampening system at up to 50 percent recoil reduction, and this model was the first Beretta shotgun to integrate it into a wood stock. Combined with the soft-cycling gas action, felt recoil on this 20 gauge is remarkably mild. That makes it a great pick for high-volume days or anyone sensitive to recoil.
Will the Beretta A400 Upland cycle light 2-3/4 inch loads reliably?
Yes. The B-Link gas system with rotating bolt head is designed to run everything from light field loads up to 3 inch magnum shells without adjustment. It is the same core action Beretta uses in their hard-use waterfowl guns, and it has a well-earned reputation for reliable cycling.
What choke tubes come with this A400 Upland 20 gauge?
It ships with three Optima-Choke HP tubes: Full, Modified, and Cylinder. That covers everything from close-flushing birds over a pointing dog to longer passing shots. The Optima-Choke HP pattern is widely available, so adding extended or specialty tubes later is easy.
Is the A400 Upland easy to clean after a day in the field?
Very. The gun field strips into five main components with no tools required, and it goes back together just as quickly. The gas system is designed to run clean, so routine maintenance is a quick wipe-down rather than a project.




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