Description
Beretta took their proven A400 Xcel Sporting platform and reworked the fit for people who never quite fit a standard stock. The Vittoria wears a semi Monte Carlo walnut stock with a shorter 14 inch length of pull and a tighter pistol grip radius, dimensions designed with women and smaller-framed or younger clay shooters in mind. The Xtra-Grain finish gives the wood a rich, upgraded look, and the redesigned forend carries ergonomic checkering that locks your lead hand in place through a long day of stations.
Why the A400 Xcel Vittoria Cycles So Smooth
Under the hood is Beretta's Blink gas operating system, which cycles roughly 36 percent faster than comparable gas guns and spreads recoil out into a soft push instead of a sharp jab. Pair that with the 28 inch Steelium vent rib barrel, Beretta's cold-hammer-forged barrel technology known for consistent patterns and long service life, and you get a gun that stays flat between the first target and the second half of a true pair. The receiver gets a laser-engraved Aquatech Shield grey coating for corrosion protection, plus enlarged controls on the bolt handle, bolt release, and loading port that are easy to run with cold fingers or a shooting glove.
Built for the Sporting Clays Course
The competition top rib keeps your eye moving straight to the target, a white front bead gives a clean reference point, and the forend cap accepts aftermarket weights so you can tune balance to your swing. Three extended Optima-Bore HP choke tubes cover everything from close rabbit presentations to long crossers, and the 3 inch chamber means it will happily digest heavier loads if you take it to a dove field or duck blind in the off season.
Who the Vittoria Fits Best
If a standard sporting gun leaves you stretching for the trigger or fighting the comb, this is the fix. It brings full A400 Xcel performance in a package that mounts naturally for smaller builds, and plenty of experienced clay shooters simply prefer the shorter stock too. Fit is everything in this game, and the Vittoria nails it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: J42CJ18V
- UPC: 082442949789
- Model: A400 Xcel Sporting Vittoria
- Action: Semi-Auto, Blink Gas Operating System
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Barrel Length: 28 inch Steelium Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2+1
- Length of Pull: 14 inches
- Stock: Walnut Semi Monte Carlo, Xtra-Grain Finish
- Receiver Finish: Aquatech Shield Grey
- Sights: White Front Bead, Competition Top Rib
- Choke System: Optima-Bore HP, 3 Extended Tubes Included
- Weight: Approx. 7.7 lbs
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting Vittoria shotgun
- 3 extended Optima-Bore HP choke tubes
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting Vittoria designed for?
Beretta built the Vittoria for women, youth, and smaller-framed clay shooters who struggle with the fit of a full-size sporting stock. It has a shorter 14 inch length of pull, a tighter pistol grip radius, and a semi Monte Carlo comb that helps you get proper eye alignment down the rib. That said, plenty of average-sized adults shoot it well simply because the shorter stock mounts so quickly.
How is recoil on the A400 Xcel Vittoria?
Very manageable. The Blink gas operating system bleeds off gas to cycle the action, which turns recoil into a soft push rather than a sharp kick. Combined with the gun's weight of around 7.7 pounds, it is one of the softer-recoiling 12 gauge sporting semi-autos out there, which matters a lot over a 100 target round.
Can the A400 Xcel Sporting Vittoria be used for hunting?
Yes. With a 3 inch chamber and Beretta's Steelium barrel, it handles field loads without complaint, and the Optima-Bore HP choke system lets you screw in tighter constrictions for doves or waterfowl. It is set up first and foremost as a clays gun, but it pulls double duty in the field just fine.
What choke tubes come with the Vittoria and can I add more?
It ships with three extended Optima-Bore HP choke tubes to cover typical sporting clays presentations. The Optima-Bore HP system is widely supported, so additional constrictions from Beretta and aftermarket makers like Briley are easy to find if you want to round out your set.





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