Description
Ask a group of dedicated duck hunters what they'd grab if money weren't a factor, and the A400 Xtreme Plus comes up every single time. This version wears Mossy Oak Original Shadowgrass, a throwback pattern that disappears into cattails and flooded grass, wrapped around what many consider the softest-shooting 3.5" gas gun on the market. Beretta's Kick-Off Mega system works alongside the gas action and Micro-Core recoil pad to knock down felt recoil dramatically, which matters a lot when you're running heavy steel or bismuth loads from before sunrise until the last flight.
What Sets the A400 Xtreme Plus Apart
The 30" Steelium Plus barrel is the headline feature here. Its lengthened forcing cone smooths out patterns across everything from light 2.75" target loads to full-house 3.5" magnums, and the longer sighting plane helps you stay on birds crossing at distance. Up top you get a stepped vent rib with a fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead borrowed straight from Beretta's competition guns. The gas system cycles a huge range of loads without adjustment, and the self-cleaning piston keeps things running when you don't have time to babysit it.
Built for Ugly Weather
Beretta clearly designed this gun for hunters wearing gloves in miserable conditions. The oversized charging handle and extended bolt release are easy to work with cold fingers, and the enlarged, beveled loading port makes topping off the magazine quick without chewing up your thumb. The synthetic stock shrugs off mud and rain, and the crossbolt safety sits right at the front of the trigger guard where you can find it by feel. It's also reversible, a nice touch for lefties.
Why Waterfowlers Keep Choosing This Beretta
With a 2+1 capacity, roughly 7.9 pounds of well-balanced weight, and a reputation for cycling reliably in freezing muck, the A400 Xtreme Plus has earned its spot as Beretta's flagship waterfowl gun. If you hunt hard and want a semi-auto that keeps pace, this is the one your shoulder will thank you for.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: A400 Xtreme Plus
- MPN: J42XW10
- UPC: 082442027678
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Barrel Length: 30" Steelium Plus Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2+1
- Finish: Mossy Oak Original Shadowgrass Camo
- Stock: Synthetic with Kick-Off Mega Recoil Reduction
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front with Steel Mid-Bead
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP
- Safety: Reversible Crossbolt
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 12 Gauge Shotgun
- 3 Extended Optima-Choke HP Choke Tubes
- Hard Case
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the A400 Xtreme Plus reduce recoil?
Between the gas-operated action, the Kick-Off Mega hydraulic dampeners in the stock, and the Micro-Core recoil pad, Beretta claims up to a 70 percent reduction in felt recoil compared to a fixed-breech gun. In real-world terms, 3.5" magnum loads feel closer to standard 3" shells. It's one of the main reasons this gun is so popular with high-volume waterfowl hunters.
Will the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus cycle light target loads?
Yes, that's one of its strong suits. The gas system is designed to run everything from 2.75" target loads up to 3.5" magnums without any adjustment. That makes it easy to shoot clays in the off-season with the same gun you take to the blind.
Can I mount an optic on the A400 Xtreme Plus?
The receiver is drilled and tapped, so you can add a Picatinny rail and mount a red dot or other optic if you'd like. The rail itself is not included. Out of the box, the fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead on the stepped rib give you a clean, fast sight picture for wing shooting.
Is this shotgun safe to use with steel shot?
Absolutely. The Steelium Plus barrel is built to handle steel and other non-toxic waterfowl loads, and the included Optima-Choke HP tubes are rated for steel in the appropriate constrictions. This gun was designed from the ground up with duck and goose hunting in mind.



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