Description
Duck hunters have strong opinions about their autoloaders, and the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus has earned its spot at the top of a lot of those conversations. This 26 inch version wears Mossy Oak Bottomland, the classic pattern that flat out vanishes against flooded timber and dark marsh grass. Underneath the camo is Beretta's proven A400 platform with the Blink gas system, a rotating bolt, and a self-cleaning piston that shrugs off long seasons with minimal fuss. It digests 2.75, 3, and 3.5 inch shells interchangeably without any adjustment, so you can run light practice loads one weekend and heavy goose loads the next.
Kick-Off Mega Takes the Sting Out
Magnum 12 gauge loads are no joke, and this is where the Xtreme Plus separates itself from the pack. The Kick-Off Mega hydraulic recoil system works together with a soft comb and Micro-Core recoil pad to cut felt recoil dramatically, which matters a lot on a high-volume snow goose spread or a long day in the pit blind. Your shoulder and your cheek both get a break, and follow-up shots come back on target quicker.
A Barrel Built for Patterns
The 26 inch Steelium Plus barrel uses lengthened forcing cones to deliver tight, even patterns with steel and other waterfowl loads. Up top, a 7×7 stepped rib carries a steel mid-bead and fiber optic front sight for a clean, consistent sight picture in low light. Five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes come in the box, so you're covered from decoying mallards to pass shooting.
Built for Gloves and Bad Weather
Beretta borrowed from the competition world here with an oversized charging handle, extended bolt release, and a beveled, enlarged loading port. Everything is easy to run with cold, wet, or gloved hands, and the crossbolt safety sits right at the front of the trigger guard where your finger finds it naturally. The receiver is also drilled and tapped if you ever want to add a rail and optic. For hunters who want one gun that handles everything the season throws at it, this one is hard to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: A400 Xtreme Plus
- Manufacturer Part Number: J42XL16
- UPC: 082442027500
- Action: Semi-Auto (Blink gas system)
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Barrel: Steelium Plus with stepped vent rib
- Capacity: 2+1
- Sights: Fiber optic front with steel mid-bead
- Stock: Synthetic with Kick-Off Mega recoil reduction
- Finish: Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP
- Safety: Reversible crossbolt
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 12 gauge shotgun
- 5 extended Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Hard case
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus cycle 3.5 inch magnum shells?
Yes, it has a 3.5 inch chamber and will run 2.75, 3, and 3.5 inch shells interchangeably without any adjustments. The Blink gas system handles the full spread of loads, which makes it easy to practice with lighter shells and switch to heavy waterfowl loads come opening day.
How well does the Kick-Off Mega system reduce recoil?
It makes a real difference, especially with heavy magnum loads. The hydraulic dampeners in the stock work alongside the soft comb and Micro-Core recoil pad, and Beretta claims felt recoil reduction of up to 70 percent compared to guns without these systems. Most people who shoot one back to back against a standard autoloader notice it immediately.
Can I mount an optic on the A400 Xtreme Plus?
The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add a Picatinny rail and mount a red dot if you plan on turkey hunting with it. The rail itself is not included, but installation is straightforward. Out of the box, the fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead give you a great sight picture for wingshooting.
Is the 26 inch barrel a good choice for waterfowl hunting?
Absolutely. The 26 inch barrel swings a touch quicker in tight timber and cramped blinds while still patterning well thanks to the Steelium Plus barrel and lengthened forcing cones. If you shoot mostly open-water pass shooting you might consider a 28 inch, but the 26 is a versatile all-around pick.





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