The Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting delivers competition-grade performance with advanced gas operation technology that cycles everything from light target loads to heavy 3-inch magnums. This semi-automatic shotgun features Beretta's Blink operating system for lightning-fast follow-up shots and consistent ejection patterns.
What Makes This Different
The A400 Xcel incorporates Beretta's self-cleaning gas system that requires 36% less maintenance than previous models. The Kick-Off recoil reduction system absorbs up to 70% of felt recoil through hydraulic dampeners integrated into the stock. Steelium Plus barrel construction provides superior pattern density compared to standard chrome-lined barrels, while the enlarged bolt handle and reversible safety accommodate both right and left-handed shooters.
Key Features
- Blink gas operating system cycles in 36 milliseconds for rapid target acquisition
- 32-inch Steelium Plus barrel with 3-inch chamber handles all 12-gauge loads
- Kick-Off Mega recoil reduction system with hydraulic dampeners
- Wolf Gray Aqua technology finish resists corrosion and wear
- Grade 2.5 walnut stock with adjustable comb and cast options
- Optima-Bore HP choke system includes 5 extended choke tubes
- MicroCore recoil pad reduces length of pull by 10mm
Competitive shooters benefit from the A400's ability to handle mixed ammunition without adjustment. The gun cycles 7/8-ounce target loads as reliably as 1-3/8-ounce handicap rounds. Weather-sealed action components maintain function in adverse conditions, while the oversized bolt release and loading port facilitate rapid reloading during timed events.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 3-inch chamber
- Barrel Length: 32 inches with stepped rib
- Overall Length: 52.75 inches
- Weight: 7.7 pounds
- Capacity: 2+1 rounds
- Stock: Grade 2.5 walnut with Kick-Off system
- Chokes: 5 Optima-Bore HP extended tubes included
- Safety: Cross-bolt, reversible for left-hand shooters
- Finish: Wolf Gray Aqua technology coating
- Country of Origin: Italy
The A400 Xcel Sporting represents the culmination of Beretta's 500 years of firearms innovation, engineered specifically for sporting clays and competitive shooting disciplines. Professional shooters choose this platform for its proven reliability and consistent performance across varying ammunition types.