Unboxing the BERETTA A400 XTREME PLUS (First Impressions)

[@1963shay]

I had run across your a300 review last year when I was researching for a waterfowl shotgun. I ended up purchasing one. I liked it and later got an a400 ep in bottomland. I’m curious to see what choke you go with. Love my Beretta’s and I subscribed as I’m interested in seeing how it plays out. You do great reviews.

[@After5Outdoors]

Appreciate it! Which choke are using in your A400? I'm tied up bear hunting right now but soon as I'm done I'm going to be looking for a choke. I typically like a full but a guy can't shoot steel in em. Really appreciate the feedback sir!

[@1963shay]

@@After5Outdoors stock modified but I would prefer a Carlson LR or kicks full maybe a PM code black duck. Just interested in what you go with. Good luck on your hunt.

[@After5Outdoors]

I'm thinking one of those two as well! Thanks man!

[@russh3591]

@@After5Outdoors Mine likes modified with steel - Federal speed shock, winchester drylock and black cloud all good

[@After5Outdoors]

Sounds good, I'm going to do some patterning tests. I used the modified in my A300 and it worked well

[@canos26]

I have used the A400 12 gauge since 2018. Absolutely love that shotgun. No matter what kind of ammo I use, that gun just shoots. I am about to pick up the A400 Plus 20 gauge.

[@After5Outdoors]

I love mine too

[@jamescoleman3976]

I bought one about 2 years ago because I wanted to shoot 3 1/2" shells and my AL 390 would only cycle up to 3". It shoots well enough but, to be honest, I prefer the AL 390. The only advantage the A400 has is the ability to cycle 3 1/2" which I no longer use because of the expense and discomfort of shooting them with no noticeable advantage. The Kick-Off system is nice but I really don't notice the recoil while I'm hunting ducks or pheasants. I'm not knocking the A400 because it's a really fine shotgun, I just prefer the AL 390. Yes, I'm splitting hairs. It's a nice problem to have.

[@ioneil1808]

I love mine. This is my first season with it and have put down many ducks and geese. Have had no issues cycling 3.5” shells.

[@After5Outdoors]

It's an awesome piece ain't it! I really like mine! Beretta did it right!

[@thewelder9492]

Hi I just purchased one yesterday. It's my first semi auto shotgun. I have enjoyed my 8 yr old Benelli Super Nova, but i wanted to try something different. I went to the local Canadian Tire outdoor store and tried a few of the guns out. This one stood out the most. I really like how it felt in the hands, how it comfortably squared up to my shoulder and the feel of quality. It's not inexpensive, but I am believer in buying once and crying once lol. I hope for many years of quality waterfowl hunting. Love your hat!

[@VictorMarines06]

FYI: That red trigger lock you removed at the beginning of the video is Cabela's/Bass Pro's mandatory trigger lock. The company requires it before you walk out of the store. Beretta doesn't put trigger locks on their guns.

[@mitchellgertner7942]

Best shotgun I’ve ever owned. I have a lot of buddies who use the Benelli M2 Bonelli super black eagle three and the Franchi shotguns and have issues with them on every other hunt. Same with the browning maxus. Nothing beats it. Can shoot 3 1/2 shells all day long , easy to clean,and plus it has all of the best features.

[@russh3591]

I also have an A300 and have 2 A400's - An A400 extreme plus in optifade and A400 explore action in 20GA for Doves down here in Ga and Florida. and they are all awesome. I live in Florida started following your channel after we bought a place north of Bemidji for retirement and grandparent duties seeing how all the kids live up there. I have an amazing place in Georgia for deer hunting but still rely on the kids in MN at this point.

[@After5Outdoors]

Small world! Bemidji isn't that far from me... I used to live in Chattanooga so depending on where you are in Georgia that wasn't far off either... Good luck with your deer season this year!

[@russh3591]

@@After5Outdoors Thanks and same to you - bow season starts Saturday and we have tons of deer in SW Georgia and unfortunately hogs also. Be up that way mid Oct hope to get on some honkers while there.

[@After5Outdoors]

@@russh3591 so far we're seeing fewer geese here, but we have been having a drier than normal year, but that can change quickly

[@kevinyoung1447]

I love mine! I have the Bottomlands Camo pattern. I also own the A400 Xcel Sporting and a 686 Silver Pigeon 1 Sporting, I’m a Beretta shotgun lover! Thank you for the video! Great content!

[@After5Outdoors]

I also have the A300, I love them both, they've been very dependable!

[@Cyphen19824]

The A400 plus is the end all be all of shotguns I got this shotgun when it was released and it has been nothing but a pleasure for hunting and sporting needs. I use it for clays and upland game hunting. I only shoot 3 1/2 out of this gun for waterfowl hunting and use BB size shot. Iv shot this gun with many 2 3/4 as well with old ammo from Sears with paper shells and never had an issue with cycle or anything of the sort. I love the guns features as well, if you pull the bolt release up and hold the gate up it ejects the shells from the tube. And also if you hold the button down and pull the bolt back it spits out the current shell in the chamber and you can quickly load a new shell into chamber without having any shells from magazine cycling. The gun is a warrior that performs under any conditions. Over the years Iv had some small issues like mid bead disappeared(fell off) and the front cap no longer being buoyant. But never any performance issues.

[@After5Outdoors]

It's a shame I havent even fired mine yet. Ive been so caught up with Bear season. But that is soon coming to a close, and hopefully with some cold weather.... Look out migrating ducks!

[@Cyphen19824]

@@After5Outdoors when you shoot it you’ll fall in love. Some people I have heard complain about trigger but at end of the day it’s a shotgun with a beautiful trigger. It’s not a precision rifle or a AR-15 et.

[@After5Outdoors]

@@Cyphen19824 I fell in love with it well before I bought it LOL

[@LivinMNOutdoors]

It's Soooooo BIG and beautiful. Congrats on the new gun.

[@After5Outdoors]

Lol, it's really not any bigger than anything other shotgun. But I really like it so far.

[@chadrosse149]

I just bought the same a400 this summer and pattern several chokes and steel shot the best pattern I got hands down was the patternmaster code black goose with hevi hammer number 2 shot

[@After5Outdoors]

As soon as bear season is over Im going to be working on patterning it. Im looking hard at the patternmaster as well. Appreciate the input!

[@thedude-wb5vx]

Love the shotgun. I got this and an sbe3. They are both great. I prefer the sbe3 slightly to this. But ive been shooting it longer. The safety at the front is weird but no big deal. This thing patterns a wider range of ammo better than the benelli but the benelli is great with cetain loads. Its really a close race with these 2. A400 shoots faster and softer. The raised rib is awesome. A400 shoots not quite as high as an sbe3 but im just more aquainted with it. Anyone on the fence about one should just go get it. Its worth it

[@After5Outdoors]

The Beretta feels right to me, not taking anything away from Benelli. Beretta customer service is probably what keeps me loyal to them. They really treated me right

[@randywoolford9418]

Just unboxed mine today, I live on the eastern shore of Maryland along the Chesapeake Ready for fowl season 😊

[@After5Outdoors]

You got some goof hunting out that way!

[@danicekid1]

Just picked mine up today from a local gun shop and shipped from Carolina Caliber. Same camo but looks a bit lighter than yours in the video. Noticed mine didn’t come with the hard case also. I can’t wait to practice at the range. Thank you for the video!

[@After5Outdoors]

My pleasure

[@jeffholder5647]

I really like the A400’s they shoot well and are easy to maintain

[@After5Outdoors]

Ultra easy. I'm very happy with mine

[@bryanfix872]

I saw your video not a shooter of ducks and geese but grabbed the a400 ep in 28. I will be hunting Pheasant and Chuckers with the gun have a trip planned early October21 anxious to try it out, took to clay range Sporting Clays and it really busted the clays typically for clays shoot a O/U Krieghoff thanks for the review

[@After5Outdoors]

Ooooohhh a 28!!! Something I've never had the priveledge to shoot before! I bet that is a sweet little piece! Hope you fill your game bags with it!!! Appreciate the comments!!

[@raybishop3176]

The trigger lock you had on the A400 was installed at Cabela's, it did not come from Beretta, just an FYI

[@ethanstone1654]

I love mine. Patterns great, recoil is so pleasant. Shoots slugs accurately, incredibly reliable. Berreta service is great. When I got this gun I shot 750 2 3/4" 7/8oz light clay loads from Walmart the first week with 2 malfunctions. I don't know another shotgun in this class that can say the same.

[@After5Outdoors]

I agree Beretta Service is fantastic

[@Krusty_Bum]

You have dealt with Berettas Service before? Everywhere I read it’s terrible.

[@After5Outdoors]

I have, and honestly. I have never experienced service as good with any company I've ever dealt with. That was my one experience with them

[@kevinburroughs3826]

Aftermarket chokes are not needed. The factory chokes are better than anything you can buy. Trigger guard is enlarged and the loading ramp is fitted so you don't pinch your thumb and or glove. The Barrel is the same as my Beretta competition gun with lengthend forcing cones.

[@After5Outdoors]

Beretta did it right!

[@DanielSturge]

beautiful shotgun. 2 3/4 and 3 inch is the only thing I shoot. Never shot 3 1/2 either. I'd like to see how that butt stock feels with that hydraulic dampener. And I agree the BB works great, I have had a bunch of fiber optic sights crack in cold weather and fall out, but I'm sure Beretta has a better fiber site. I also love Beretta products as well, even my cheaper shotguns are from Beretta sister companies and they are solid.

[@After5Outdoors]

I'm not a fan of the fiber either but this one actually does not look too bad. I think it's going to be functional. I've got to get out and shoot it now

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Looks like an awesome shotgun, Cody. I hope you enjoy many seasons and many harvests with it. Take care.

[@After5Outdoors]

I think I'm really going to like it!

[@wesleyk7491]

I went from a Benelli SBE to the A400 Extreme Plus and would never go back. I have bigger hands and prefer the larger forend, it shoots 200% softer and is much faster. It is a bit heavier and a bit weighty in the front end like all gas guns, but for me it points better.

[@After5Outdoors]

What's your opinion on the raised rib and bead sights? I've heard some say they think the rib causes them to shoot high. I haven't experienced that with mine. I really like the bead on the middle of the barrel.

[@wesleyk7491]

@@After5Outdoors Mine seems dead on, after adjusting the drop shim and LOP to fit my liking. I'm guessing people are either not adjusting it to fit themselves or are shooting someone else's. I have never had an autoloader that I liked as much as this shotgun.

[@After5Outdoors]

I'm with ya

[@leonardemery3751]

I have several shotguns and own a SBE3 and a A400 EP. The Beretta is the better gun. Hands down. The only negative is I wish it had a softer cheek piece. The positives are many.

[@After5Outdoors]

Agree on the cheekpiece, it's bitvme a couple times..

[@reeloutdoorsdad7560]

The guys I know that have one love it. I've shot their guns and it is a very nice gun. You should definitely try 3 1/2 number 2's. I don't switch loads between duck and goose and have great luck with one's from Kent. Shot geese this weekend at 65 plus yards and all where dead on the ground no cripples. They are worth the extra money to shoot 3 1/2 inch shells. Good luck with it you should really like it.

[@After5Outdoors]

Ive used the Kent Fasteel and had pretty good luck with it. Maybe Ill try a box of 3.5s Hope you have a great rest of your season! Appreciate the comment sir!

[@georgethymis5167]

I own a Beretta A350 extrema and so far it's been awesome. It has the same action as the A400 extreme plus but not the kick off system. I probably look into getting an A400 EP because it shoots with a lot less felt recoil!

[@After5Outdoors]

It's a sweet shooter

[@ALs-Outdoors]

Every 3.5 inch gun has always patterned better with 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. Even better than with my 3 inch guns...very noticable difference.

[@After5Outdoors]

Why do you think that is??

[@ALs-Outdoors]

@@After5Outdoors I have no idea... I shoot pump guns but it's a big difference out of my old 835 Mossberg especially.

[@After5Outdoors]

As soon as bear hunting is wrapped up I'll be researching

[@ninety4__239]

3” BB’s on geese? super mag 2 3/4 #4’s still do the job. thanks for the video, and the review on the gun.

[@After5Outdoors]

Hey if it works for you go for it. whats your typical max range?

[@Outdooracademe]

Excellent review Cody, that’s a really nice gun.

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank You ma'am. I really like it, hope it can live up to what the A300 was

[@GAMarine137]

A gripe is trouble finding accessories for the Timber variants. It's a clean design for the shotgun though.

[@After5Outdoors]

It's one of the smoothest on the market

[@SWCFLORIDA]

Good looking rig. Big fun ahead

[@After5Outdoors]

Yes sir, I'm ready to get after some waterfowl.... SOON

[@carsonlarick6797]

That trigger lock is the one bass pro and Cabelas puts on

[@After5Outdoors]

👍

[@glenncabot7994]

I just love mine A400 XPlus.

[@After5Outdoors]

Me to bro!!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Great review buddy!

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks man, Ive got a feeling Im gonna really like this one!

[@williamwoods5004]

Brilliant videos thank for sharing

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@FreedomWon20]

Love the review... but do you know where I can go to get an extension for the safety? While wearing gloves it is very difficult to turn the safety on and off...

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank You, I did a little research and I haven't found anything. Ill keep looking and see what I can find.

[@duckhunter4660]

Great vid!! Keep us up to speed on how it functions for you. I shoot an A350 and my son shoots the A400 Xplor. Love both guns but the A400 XP intrigues me. Have had nothing but excellent luck with my beretta. Especially with the blink system.

[@After5Outdoors]

I've had really good luck with my A300, I really like my A300 but the A400 was just so dang appealing I couldn't resist! I plan on alot more videos about both. I really appreciate you taking time to watch and drop a comment!

[@Buckeye-gq9nq]

The trigger lock is out on by Cabelas / Bass Pro. It is one of the many things that uncle Johnny Morris ruined about Cabelas……..

[@NetBuddyFishing]

Would be curious to see a patterning video. Both myself and a buddy switched from 3.5's to 3's because they patterned better.

[@After5Outdoors]

I'll try to do some patterning when bear wraps up

[@thedude-wb5vx]

@@After5Outdoors this one patterns really nice. The forcing cone is lengthened way more than most guns. This gun patterns anything ive shot really nice hardly any flyers. The extreme plus is the only beretta waterfowl gun with that lengthened forcing cone i beleive.

[@After5Outdoors]

I was doing some reading on it. It appears alot of engineering went into the A400. Hoping to get out and test it pretty soon! Appreciate the input!

[@After5Outdoors]

@@thedude-wb5vx Im really looking forward to feathers flyin this fall!!

[@duckhtrgoblue1120]

A400 extreme plus chokes are OPTIMA HP. Not Optima. They are completely different chokes. Love My A400XP and my SBE3 is now lonely in my safe…

[@After5Outdoors]

My mistake

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Does it come with a Shim Kit for Cast and Drop. And a spacer for the Stocks L.O.P.

[@Kornholeeoo]

Bass Pro Shop trigger lock? I got one last week from them and all their guns have this trigger lock. Great gun though.

[@arsalanuljamil6840]

After watching your review, i picked up A400 x+ in Optifade. Beautiful gun but a big shock when i picked it up, it no longer comes with plastic case. A $2k gun came in a flimsy cardboard box 😢

[@After5Outdoors]

@@arsalanuljamil6840 build back better😂

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

"No really a good reason for me to upgrade, but I really wanted to." LOL. 3 inch is the max that I would shoot. If I shot 3.5, my gun has an issue ejecting the spent shell.

[@After5Outdoors]

Ive honestly never had an issue with 3 inch not being enough. I decided the week I worked 83.5 hrs OT, I was getting it😁

[@tomkeltescheverythingoutdo2379]

@@After5Outdoors a nice reward.

[@After5Outdoors]

So far😂😂

[@todsimpkins8908]

about time someone put the safety where the safety should be. Finger extended outside trigger guard....safety right there at the ready.

[@After5Outdoors]

It does take a little getting used to, but I do like it now that I am used to it!

[@mattuf22]

That lock couldn’t keep the dog from pulling the trigger 🐶

[@After5Outdoors]

Not mine anyway

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Man that’s an awesome lookin gun Cody! Really done nicely! Can’t wait to see how you like it and how it shoots! 😊👍👏👏👏

[@After5Outdoors]

Me too! If I can sneak away a bit from bear hunting to try take out some geese

[@paulsouders3489]

What choke would be good for trap shooting ?

[@After5Outdoors]

I suppose any would suffice, but the modified might be my choice

[@paulsouders3489]

@@After5Outdoors thanks

[@tanjirokamado1733]

this man did not even clean the shipping and other bad oils out, very honest review tho

[@After5Outdoors]

I shot it all season like that too

[@koiz107]

How did you get the gun out of the store without them opening it up and checking the serial number?

[@meclay4671]

Pattern master code blac goose with federal speedshok 3.5 #2 or boss #2s or 3s best patterns ive had in the 3 years of having mine no jams malfunctions

[@After5Outdoors]

I think I probably will try the pattern master. Ive got to get one pretty quick LOL times a wastin!

[@drummatic05]

I just picked up my first ever shot got and it is the Beretta a400 extreme plus as well, I am new to shot guns and plan to use it for my first early turkey season here in Michigan, what load do you recommend for turkey hunt season?

[@After5Outdoors]

Can't go wrong with Winchester #4 in the grey box!

[@drummatic05]

@@After5Outdoors Thank you, Great video

[@After5Outdoors]

Thank You for checking it out and taking the time to leave us a comment!

[@jeffcampbell4367]

Right out of the box mine won't pull shells out of the magazine tube. I've tried various brands as well. It's a paperweight.

[@After5Outdoors]

Contact Beretta, maybe a flaw with that particular 400.

[@humbertobahena9700]

Sr, I lost the 1/4 inche realise cup, I don’t know how to get one. So I lost that nut on my beretta A400 extreme, do you know any place to get that part?

[@After5Outdoors]

I would think you would be able to order one directly from Beretta, I would contact them

[@fit4thepursuit221]

I must have missed the camo pattern name. I can't even find that camo pattern anywhere by pictures. What is the name of it?

[@After5Outdoors]

Mine is the optifade. I believe there are 5 different patterns

[@evanstevens13]

So you can’t shot steel shot in the full choke that come with the gun?

[@After5Outdoors]

Or the improved modified. Well, you can but it is not recommended

[@Waterfowl406]

Barrett as getting cheap! Used to come with a nice hard case instead of the cardboard box! But $150 extra will get you the nice hard case

[@After5Outdoors]

Mine has the hard case

[@isaiahgatzke4883]

I would like one but has anyone noticed any recoiling the face on these guns?

[@DaddyDuck365]

Great video brother…..

[@After5Outdoors]

Thx

[@punkrockncholo]

What made you go with a 28” barrel?

[@After5Outdoors]

I just like the little longer Barrel, can't hurt for patterns at a bit longer ranges

[@tinaladybug8392]

Nice pow pow!!

[@After5Outdoors]

It is indeed. Im hoping I still like it this much after season!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid, enjoy. I own 3 over n unders

[@After5Outdoors]

Really appreciate that. I've never owned a double, but maybe one day!

[@2301Moose]

👍

[@kwerby3285]

Mine didn’t come with a case….😢

[@gregcameron9907]

Ok, the case sux, terrible and the lock is from factory to your home only or if you had to ship for warranty! The beretta a400 is top3 to own! I was told not to get any full camo on any as they yellow over a short time, Black or the VEIL AYAYDE CAMO which is what I bought, cericoat finish and its a beast.. 3.5inch magnum number 3 is the mainstay for canadian shooting! And we get the geese 1st.

[@M.D.G.Outdoors]

Awsome gun!

[@After5Outdoors]

It is. I'm really liking it so far!

[@lakeforkmafia]

Only bummer the new ones don’t come in the case anymore

[@After5Outdoors]

I just bought mine this past fall...

[@lakeforkmafia]

@@After5Outdoors the first thing he said was “you know it don’t come in a case anymore right”

[@ghulamsubhani4077]

I have xplor unico that is good gun

[@After5Outdoors]

👍👍

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

Nice unboxing and review

[@After5Outdoors]

Thanks Coffey!

[@bicknellbunch]

Nice!!!

[@After5Outdoors]

👍

[@alansontag698]

what camo pattern is it & model # thanks

[@After5Outdoors]

Optifade, A400 extreme plus

[@Plainsimple67]

SADLY BERETTA WENT CHEAP ON US, CHARGING MORE BUT NOT SUPPLYING THE HARD CASE WITH THE SHOTGUN!!🤷‍♂️

[@After5Outdoors]

Alot of companies cutting corners these days

[@Plainsimple67]

@@After5Outdoors yes, just layawayed the 30 inch barrel one, I was bummed that it no case, for $1600.00 for the black version no case, what the heck!!. Now right after that, I ran into two used ones with no case or anything, I have offered $1400.00 for both, if he goes for it, I may cancel the new one and put the deposit on something else, we'll see!!🤷‍♂️

[@After5Outdoors]

However if I remember correctly. To fit in the supplied hard case, you mist disassemble

[@Plainsimple67]

@@After5Outdoors yes, which is an easy task with the a400 family. The case sells now separately for $85.00 to $125.00 by itself now on Beretta website

[@khubabnizamani9299]

Price?

[@After5Outdoors]

$1700

[@khubabnizamani9299]

@@After5Outdoors in Pakistan it is $4000😢😢

[@After5Outdoors]

@@khubabnizamani9299 thats a little steep

[@khubabnizamani9299]

@@After5Outdoors Beretta has said it will soon start work in Pakistan.

[@After5Outdoors]

Nice!

[@austinlenz396]

That lock is what bass pro/ cabelas puts on all guns that are purchased. Not beretta

[@After5Outdoors]

Typically the gun manufacturers include a locking device. I did not see one in this kit.

[@austinlenz396]

@@After5Outdoors For sure. This is just the lock I've seen from anything bought from either of those stores. Either way, the lock is garbage 😂

[@After5Outdoors]

@@austinlenz396 It sure is! I havent bought a gun in a few years thought I had everything I needed!!

[@michaelwalters8074]

Trigger lock is from cabelas not beretta

[@neptunenighttimeservices7964]

Waterfall hunting

[@After5Outdoors]

👍

[@danmcmillan9452]

Unboxing a gun is not a review in any form relative to what the gun was designed to do.

[@After5Outdoors]

Huh?