Thread: Beretta A400 Extreme plus

I am not usually a Beretta fan as far as semi shotguns go. Love some of their double guns.
Picked one of these up a while ago in a shop and it just felt right in every aspect that I would look for in a good semi, even a good clay gun.
I have been shooting my last few duck seasons with my 21" versamax 3gun shotgun and loved using it. Gun grabbers got that for 500 bucks more than I payed for it
These days, I only really put any effort into duck shooting for my son and a mate that joins us. I am mad keen on upland game and enjoy working my dog but I dont do as much as I would like, because I have to travel a bit to enjoy any good shooting. The Beretta wouldnt be my choice if I wasnt going to be doing more waterfowl than upland but I see it as a good compromise.
I can get my hands on a brand new Extreme Plus in black synthetic and if I wanna shoot some clays it wont wind up the fudds, as much as a camo gun.

Anyone else running one that can shed any pro or cons for the gun?


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I don’t own one but have shot them a few times. 28 gram target loads felt like shooting a .223. Very impressive.

I have one and love it. (disclaimer - yes i do work for Beretta) but i bought mine last season and have only just started with them, so i cannot be seen as brand bashing.

I do sporting clays, goose culling and duck shooting and it just does it all so well. Since the last one they have upgraded the recoils system, extended chokes and enlarged the controls for ease of use. However, it is the new barrel profile and rib that makes all the difference.

Beretta stole the Benelli step rib profile, allowing the shooter to have more of a head up mount, in turn, seeing more of the target whether it be a clay or a duck.

Secondly, they use the longer forcing cones from their competition line. This reduces perceived recoil and creates a better shot pattern.

My brother has done exactly as you are suggestion. He is running a black model for everything so as to not annoy the old proper boys at some of the shoots.

You wont be disappointed.

over the last 10 years i have owned a few semi auto's, Fabarm, which was a great gun but got bored with it and brought a Benelli M2, an over priced piece of shit to be fair. a Benelli Venci, looks ugly but handles good, have still got it for the daughter to use, and a Baretta a400 which i have had for about the last 3-4 years, i won't be needing another shotgun as it just fits, swings nicely and it only misses when i don't aim properly, jokes aside i think they are streets ahead of a lot of other shotguns, but they still have to fit and they won't suit everyone.

Yes I have had one for a number of years. Hasn't really done a lot of work as I haven't chased ducks that hard down south. Great soft shooting gun, I would happily shoot Clay's with it.

Have used a pattern master choke but have gone back to the factory ones now.

Only downside, like all gas guns, is it's a bit heavy. Wouldn't be my choice if I was doing a heap of walking upland game but will certainly still be up to the task

Have you looked at what could possibly the best of both worlds @R93 if you wish to chase the birds with the dog and occasionally duck shoot with son and mates and occasional clay etc

The Beretta A400 Upland
https://broncos.co.nz/hunting/firear...400-upland-12g

I haven't yet owned a Beretta that fitted me properly, sliver pigeon [Didn't even get this one out of the shop] , just terrible for me, but extrema, 391, both gone for a Miroku double and Browning semi , but that just me.

The above maybe a good compromise and not bad looking to boot.
Just a thought.

Originally Posted by jakewire

Have you looked at what could possibly the best of both worlds @R93 if you wish to chase the birds with the dog and occasionally duck shoot with son and mates and occasional clay etc

The Beretta A400 Upland
https://broncos.co.nz/hunting/firear...400-upland-12g

I haven't yet owned a Beretta that fitted me properly, sliver pigeon [Didn't even get this one out of the shop] , just terrible for me, but extrema, 391, both gone for a Miroku double and Browning semi , but that just me.

The above maybe a good compromise and not bad looking to boot.
Just a thought.

It's a very sensible idea but I'm a bit weird and love a heavy chunky gun. Suits my style of shooting.
Not saying the Plus is heavy but maybe more so chunky.
I will buy the one I had a play with.
I was sold on the fit as soon as I picked it up and mounted the gun.
It actually felt like it fit better than my old F3.

When working the dog I am pretty relaxed and trust him to do his thing.
If I miss out on the odd bird because I'm tired and carrying the gun over my shoulder, I can live with it


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Yes have A400 Extreme and its a great gun . The softest shooting gun ive had and been faultlessly reliable .
@Tikka7mm08 brought one too at the same time.

Yep we got the Plus... I has the A400 before the Plus. Both superb, very pointy...I find them on the light side but use a SV10 for clays...

One thing I wish they kept on the Plus is the mag cut-off. They dropped this and I think it was cost cutting.

That was a fantastic tribute tonight for Chris Ziegler on tv Duke channel. He had plenty to say about the A400 Beretta. It certainly impressed him, Scully, Dulley and co. Would watch that again for sure.

Saw him at the secondary nationals last year and had a chat. Good positive guy.

Can't rate them highly enough, have had quite a few semis, Fabarm, Browning, Remington. All good guns but would always choose the Beretta. We all run them, couple boys don't clean them all season and they just keep on trucking, if that's your style.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Yep we got the Plus... I has the A400 before the Plus. Both superb, very pointy...I find them on the light side but use a SV10 for clays...

One thing I wish they kept on the Plus is the mag cut-off. They dropped this and I think it was cost cutting.

Mag cut off? For clays?

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No. I "use a SV10 for clays."

I shot one a little bit on clays, really liked it but got sick of picking up empties once I had finished the station. I prefer an u/o for all my shooting now.
If I only shot duck I would buy one in a second