Description
There's a reason the A400 Xtreme Plus has become the gun you see in so many duck blinds, and this 20 gauge version brings all of that pedigree in a lighter, quicker-handling package. At roughly 6.6 pounds with a 28-inch barrel, it carries easy on long walks to the timber and swings like it wants to be shot. The 3-inch chamber runs 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells interchangeably with no adjustments, and Beretta's Blink gas system cycles them fast and keeps itself clean along the way, which means less scrubbing between hunts.
Why the A400 Xtreme Plus 20 Gauge Shoots So Soft
Between the Kick-Off hydraulic recoil system in the stock, the soft comb, and the lengthened forcing cone in the Steelium Plus barrel, this gun takes the sting out of a full day of shooting. A 20 gauge is already pleasant, but this setup makes stout waterfowl loads feel downright polite, and your follow-up shots come back on target quicker because the muzzle stays put. The stock is shim adjustable too, so you can dial in fit rather than adapting yourself to the gun.
Built for Wet Mornings and Gloved Hands
Beretta borrowed from its competition guns here. The stepped vent rib with a fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead gives you a clean, consistent sight picture in dim light. The oversized charging handle and bolt release are easy to run with cold or gloved hands, and the enlarged, beveled loading port makes topping off quick without chewing up your thumb. Aqua Tech Shield protection on key metal surfaces shrugs off rain, mud, and marsh grime, and the full Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo keeps you hidden in flooded timber.
What Ships With This Xtreme Plus
You get five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes covering Cylinder through Full, so it's ready for close decoy work, passing shots, or an off-season round of clays right out of the box. The crossbolt safety is reversible for lefties, and the receiver is drilled and tapped if you ever want to add a rail. This is a do-it-all bird gun that will likely outlast the person carrying it.
Key Specifications
- Model: A400 Xtreme Plus
- Manufacturer Part Number: J42XL28
- UPC: 082442027654
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2 3/4" and 3" shells)
- Action: Gas-operated semi-auto (Blink system)
- Barrel Length: 28" Steelium Plus, stepped vent rib
- Choke System: Optima-Choke HP, extended tubes
- Sights: Fiber optic front bead with steel mid-bead
- Stock: Synthetic with Kick-Off recoil reduction, shim adjustable
- Finish: Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camo
- Safety: Reversible crossbolt
- Length of Pull: 14.25"
- Weight: Approx. 6.6 lbs
What’s Included
- Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus 20ga shotgun
- 5 extended Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F)
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the A400 Xtreme Plus 20 gauge cycle light target loads?
Beretta's Blink gas system is known for running a wide range of shells, and this gun handles 2 3/4 and 3-inch loads interchangeably without any adjustment. Like most gas semi-autos, the very lightest budget target loads can occasionally be finicky in a brand new gun, but a short break-in period with standard field or target loads usually smooths everything out.
What choke tubes come with this shotgun?
It ships with five extended Optima-Choke HP tubes: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That range covers everything from close shots over decoys to longer passing shots, and it works for clays as well. The extended design also makes swapping tubes quick without a wrench for most changes.
Can I mount a red dot or rail on the A400 Xtreme Plus?
Yes, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add a Picatinny rail and mount an optic if you want one for turkey hunting or similar work. The rail itself is not included, so you'd pick that up separately. Out of the box, the fiber optic front bead and steel mid-bead give you an excellent sight picture for wingshooting.
Is this 20 gauge a good choice for smaller-framed hunters?
It's one of the better options out there for that purpose. At around 6.6 pounds with Beretta's Kick-Off recoil system and a soft comb built into the stock, felt recoil is remarkably mild even with heavier hunting loads. The stock is also shim adjustable, so you can fine-tune the fit, and the crossbolt safety reverses for left-handed use.



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