Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting | 12 Gauge | 30″ | J42CJ10

The Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting is a semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun built with a gas-piston operating system and a 30″ vent rib barrel. It pairs a walnut field-style stock with Optima-Choke HP tubes and an engraved grey receiver finish for a competition-oriented fit and finish. The design emphasizes quick follow-up shots and controllable felt recoil suitable for extended shooting sessions.

Common uses include sporting clays and trap competition, where fast cycling and consistent patterning are priorities. The shotgun ships with a set of HP Optima chokes to address a range of target presentations.

Product Specifications

• The gauge is 12 Gauge.
• The action type is Semi-Auto using a gas piston system.
• The barrel measures 30 inches and is a vent rib style.
• The chamber accepts a maximum shell length of 3″.
• The capacity is 2 + 1.
• The stock material is Walnut in a field-style configuration.
• The finish on the receiver is a laser-engraved grey coating (Aquatech-style finish noted in product data).
• The choke system is Optima-Choke HP and included chokes are Full, Modified, Cylinder.
• The shotgun includes a micro-core recoil pad and oversized controls for competition handling.
• The safety type is Crossbolt and the hand orientation is Right Hand.
• Sights consist of a white bead front and a steel mid-bead.
• The stock has swivel studs installed.
• Checkering on the stock is listed as Yes.
• The UPC is 082442948171.

This A400 Xcel Sporting model is configured for target and competition use, bringing Beretta’s gas-piston cycling and recoil management to a walnut, field-style platform. The combination of Optima chokes, oversized controls and a ventilated ribbed barrel make it well-suited to shooters who run multiple targets per station and prioritize consistent follow-up shots.

Owners commonly praise the A400 Xcel for its fast cycling and notably reduced felt recoil, and many shooters comment positively on its balance and handling in sport shooting scenarios.

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