Big Al Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I am considering a semi auto for wildfowling and pigeon shooting but have fallen out of love with my Benelli Montefeltro. I was in an RFD and despite being a massive Browning fan, I found a Beretta a400 that I really quite liked. It was black composite and had a 3.5 inch chamber. Unfortunately I didn't note the model!! It didn't have the kick off system and I was wondering if anyone could point me towards which model it could be. I know that I could go back and look, but the diesel price is less if someone on here knows off hand! Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Have they got a website you could go on & browse there stock to find the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hi @Big Al a complete stab in the dark but I believe the a400 extreme plus is quite common in the black synthetic. Have they got a website you could check to confirm, or maybe just give them a call. as a side note I shoot an a400 light for my wildfowling/ pigeon and Corvid shooting. Cracking guns and it’s never let me down in five years of ownership. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Franchi Affinity , 7 year warranty is may hide and wild fowling gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 I have moved away from a semi auto as I don’t always find the shells on the Merse and hate leaving plastic around unnecessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 https://www.beretta.com/en-us/a400-family/?a=Waterfowl Have fun figuring out which one. Had a go on a more clay-orientated model recently, came up really nicely and very little recoil. Why have you gone off your Montelfeltro? I have an older one and it's far and away my favourite gun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 If you’re a Browning fan have you considered the Maxus? A couple of mates really rate theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, Scully said: If you’re a Browning fan have you considered the Maxus? A couple of mates really rate theirs. I tried on and it was nice, but the a400 just felt more substantial. 4 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: I have moved away from a semi auto as I don’t always find the shells on the Merse and hate leaving plastic around unnecessarily. Fair point. I have used an ou at ducks for years. It is probably a fad I'm going through. 5 hours ago, sam triple said: Franchi Affinity , 7 year warranty is may hide and wild fowling gun I shouldered one, but it didn't do it for me I'm afraid. It'll be Beretta or Browning methinks. 5 hours ago, Stephen-H said: Have they got a website you could go on & browse there stock to find the gun Aye. Chamber length isn't always obvious though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I have an A400 extreme. The plus has a kick off and doesn’t have the cartridge cut off (single shot) which I find useful. The original a400 also have a better recoil reducers built in the stock and a hydraulic ram damper in the action . For me a far superior gun than the plus model and bomb proof. Edited March 3, 2023 by muncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, muncher said: I have an A400 extreme. The plus has a kick off and doesn’t have the cartridge cut off (single shot) which I find useful. The original a400 also have a better recoil reducers built in the stock and a hydraulic ram damper in the action . For me a far superior gun than the plus model and bomb proof. Thanks muncher. Is it 3.5 inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just now, Big Al said: Thanks muncher. Is it 3.5 inch? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Big Al the beretta A400 extreme is 3.5 chamber one of the lads bought one in the duck club camo version he payed a pretty penny for it He’s had no problem with it even firing 24g shells at clays due to the great gas system in it But he informed me bit heavy but fine for sitting in the hide IS IT a Extreme Plus ????? BFE2CF58-1D86-4BCA-8483-9AE3A1146D76.webp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 10:15, Gerry78 said: Big Al the beretta A400 extreme is 3.5 chamber one of the lads bought one in the duck club camo version he payed a pretty penny for it He’s had no problem with it even firing 24g shells at clays due to the great gas system in it But he informed me bit heavy but fine for sitting in the hide IS IT a Extreme Plus ????? BFE2CF58-1D86-4BCA-8483-9AE3A1146D76.webp 34.79 kB · 7 downloads It does look like the middle one. It isn't cheap.£1200 second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 That’s an A400 plus extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Big Al said: It does look like the middle one. It isn't cheap.£1200 second hand. No worries Big Al think if you decide to buy it according to reports from fella who has one you should have no problems with it Be interested to hear if you buy it Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 06/03/2023 at 12:49, muncher said: That’s an A400 plus extreme. I went and shot it today. It's an A400 xtreme. Think I'll give it a go ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 14 hours ago, Big Al said: I went and shot it today. It's an A400 xtreme. Think I'll give it a go ..... I’m exceptionally hard on my guns and I’ve had one of these for several years and it just keeps going. I doubt you’ll be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 08/03/2023 at 21:44, Big Al said: I went and shot it today. It's an A400 xtreme. Think I'll give it a go ..... I’m sure it will be a great gun for the hide Good luck BA Can’t wait to see it in your videos 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 18 hours ago, Gerry78 said: I’m sure it will be a great gun for the hide Good luck BA Can’t wait to see it in your videos 👍 Well, I couldn't do a deal with the RFD. They wanted my B525 Grade 1 game gun plus £400. So I've bought a camo 3.5 inch Maxus instead! Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryB Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Big Al said: Well, I couldn't do a deal with the RFD. They wanted my B525 Grade 1 game gun plus £400. So I've bought a camo 3.5 inch Maxus instead! Thanks guys. How much did they want for the A400? Maxus is still a nice gun. Edited March 12, 2023 by BinaryB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Big Al said: Well, I couldn't do a deal with the RFD. They wanted my B525 Grade 1 game gun plus £400. So I've bought a camo 3.5 inch Maxus instead! Thanks guys. Maxus Good gun as well big Al RFDs there to make money Glad you got sorted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 5 hours ago, BinaryB said: How much did they want for the A400? Maxus is still a nice gun. £1200 which was grand. It was the £800 offered for a barely used B525 that hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryB Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Ah yes I see what you mean. I think the fact is at the moment that it’s a buyers market. I was thinking of selling one of my rifles but don’t think the market is there. As already said Maxus is a great auto in any case. Edited March 13, 2023 by BinaryB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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