Description
There's a reason the A400 Xtreme Plus shows up in so many duck blinds every fall. Beretta took an already proven gas gun and refined the details that matter when your hands are cold and the birds are working. The Blink gas system cycles noticeably faster than most semi-autos and digests everything from 2.75 inch field loads up to full-house 3.5 inch magnums without complaint. This version wears Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo over a synthetic stock, a pattern that blends into flooded timber about as well as anything ever made.
Why the A400 Xtreme Plus Shrugs Off Heavy Loads
Recoil management is where this gun really separates itself. The Kick-Off system built into the stock uses hydraulic dampeners to soak up the shove, and paired with the soft Micro-Core recoil pad and the gas action, 3.5 inch waterfowl loads feel far more manageable than they have any right to. That matters on high-volume days, and it matters even more when you need a quick second shot on a cripple. The 30 inch Steelium Plus barrel adds smooth swing for passing shots and features lengthened forcing cones that improve patterns and further tame felt recoil.
Built for the Worst Days of Waterfowl Season
Beretta pulled several features from the competition world and reworked them for hunting. The stepped rib with a fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead gives you a clean, consistent sight picture in low light. The oversized bolt handle, enlarged bolt release, and beveled loading port are all easy to run with gloves on, and the whole gun is finished to stand up to water, mud, and grit. A reversible crossbolt safety rounds out the practical touches.
A400 Xtreme Plus in the Field
With five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes included, you can set this gun up for decoying mallards, pass shooting geese, or spring turkeys in the same timber pattern it wears. At around 7.8 pounds it carries fine and swings even better. If you want one shotgun to run hard all season, this is a tough one to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: A400 Xtreme Plus
- Manufacturer Part Number: J42XL10
- UPC: 082442027371
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto (Blink System)
- Barrel Length: 30"
- Barrel: Steelium Plus with Stepped Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2+1
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP Extended
- Stock: Synthetic with Kick-Off Recoil Reduction
- Finish: Mossy Oak Original Bottomland Camo
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front with Steel Mid-Bead
- Safety: Reversible Crossbolt
- Weight: Approx. 7.8 lbs
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus shotgun
- 5 extended Optima-Choke HP choke tubes
- Hard case
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the A400 Xtreme Plus cycle light target loads or does it need heavy hunting shells?
The Blink gas system is one of the more forgiving actions out there. It reliably cycles everything from 2.75 inch target loads up to 3.5 inch magnum waterfowl shells without adjustment. That flexibility is a big part of why so many hunters shoot this gun year round instead of just during duck season.
How much does the Kick-Off system really reduce recoil?
It makes a noticeable difference, especially with heavy loads. The Kick-Off system uses hydraulic dampeners in the stock, and combined with the gas action, the Micro-Core recoil pad, and the Steelium Plus barrel's lengthened forcing cones, 3.5 inch shells feel closer to standard 3 inch loads from other guns. On a high-volume day in the blind, your shoulder will thank you.
What choke tubes come with the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus?
This model ships with five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes, giving you constrictions to cover everything from close decoying birds to longer passing shots. The extended design makes swaps quick in the field, and the Optima HP system is rated for steel shot, which is what most waterfowlers will be running.
Is a 30 inch barrel the right choice for waterfowl hunting?
For most duck and goose hunting, yes. The longer barrel gives you a smoother, more deliberate swing on passing birds and a longer sighting plane with the stepped rib and fiber optic bead. If you mostly hunt tight timber or small blinds, the 28 inch version handles a bit quicker, but the 30 inch is the popular pick for open water and field hunts.



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