Description
Beretta took everything hunters loved about the 12 gauge A400 Xtreme Plus and scaled it into a 20 gauge that swings quicker, carries lighter, and still cycles like a champ. This one wears Gore Optifade Timber, a concealment pattern built specifically for hunting from the shadows of flooded timber and hardwood bottoms, so it disappears in exactly the kind of cover where wood ducks, mallards, and gobblers get nervous.
Why the A400 Xtreme Plus 20 Gauge Earns Its Keep
The heart of the gun is Beretta's Blink gas system with a self-cleaning piston and rotating bolt. It runs 2.75 and 3 inch shells interchangeably without any adjustment, and owners consistently report it digesting everything from light target loads on up. The 28 inch Steelium Plus barrel uses a lengthened forcing cone to smooth out the shot column, which translates to tighter, more uniform patterns and a softer push at the shoulder. Up top you get a stepped rib with an integral mid bead and fiber optic front for a clean, repeatable sight picture in low light.
Built for Cold Hands and Ugly Weather
Beretta clearly designed this gun for people who hunt when the weather turns miserable. The charging handle and bolt release are oversized for gloved hands, the loading port is enlarged and beveled so feeding shells is quick and painless, and the Aqua Tech Shield treatment protects the metalwork from rain, mud, and grime. The synthetic stock houses the Kick-Off hydraulic recoil system paired with a soft comb, taking the sting out of heavy waterfowl and turkey loads so you stay on the bird for follow-up shots. The receiver is also drilled and tapped, handy if you want to add a red dot for turkey season.
A400 Xtreme Plus Versatility in the Timber and Beyond
With five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes included, this gun moves easily between ducks over decoys, upland birds, turkeys, and a casual round of clays. Teardown is tool-free and takes seconds, so cleanup after a muddy morning is no headache. It is a sub-gauge autoloader that gives up very little to its big brother.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: A400 Xtreme Plus KO
- MPN: J42XN28
- UPC: 082442960371
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (also runs 2.75" shells)
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto (Blink System)
- Barrel Length: 28" Steelium Plus, Vent Rib
- Capacity: 3+1
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP, 5 Extended Tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Bead with Integral Steel Mid-Bead
- Recoil System: Kick-Off Hydraulic Recoil Reduction with Soft Comb
- Stock: Synthetic, Gore Optifade Timber Camo
- Metal Protection: Aqua Tech Shield Treatment
- Safety: Reversible Crossbolt
- Receiver: Drilled and Tapped for Optics Rail
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 20 Gauge Shotgun
- 5 Extended Optima-Choke HP Tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Hard Carry Case
- Stock Shim Kit
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 20 gauge cycle light target loads?
Yes, and that is one of the things owners rave about. The Blink gas system with its self-cleaning piston is known for running everything from light 3/4 oz target loads up to heavy 3 inch waterfowl and turkey shells without adjustment. That kind of flexibility makes it just as happy on the clays course as it is in the blind.
How much does the A400 Xtreme Plus 20 gauge weigh compared to the 12 gauge?
The 20 gauge comes in around 6.5 pounds, noticeably lighter and slimmer than its 12 gauge counterpart. That makes a real difference on long walks to the blind or when you're carrying it through timber all morning. Between the light weight, the soft-shooting gas system, and the Kick-Off stock, it is a comfortable gun to run all day.
Can I mount a red dot on this shotgun for turkey hunting?
You can. The receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory to accept a Picatinny rail, though the rail itself is not included. Add a rail and a compact red dot and the Optifade Timber camo plus the included Full choke make this a very capable turkey setup.
What chokes come with the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus Optifade Timber?
It ships with five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. The extended design makes swapping tubes easy without a wrench in most cases, and the spread covers everything from decoying ducks to longer passing shots.



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