Berretta's A400 XCEL Sporting Shotgun delivers outstanding performance from breaking clays to waterfowl hunting. It's designed around the groundbreaking A400 action and the innovative Blink gas operating system. This action allows the shooter to make follow-up shots 36% faster than shotguns of a similar class. To provide optimal shooter comfort, the XCEL's stock is upgraded with a newly designed forend utilizing ergonomic checkering, sleek lines, and a shooting cap that can accept aftermarket weights. The receiver is also redesigned and features an enhanced top and bottom profile as well as a protective laser-engraved Aquatech Shield grey coating. Other features of the A400 XCEL Sporting include a new competition top rib to promote fast target acquisition and engagement, and enlarged controls such as the bolt handle, bolt release, and loading port are easy to manipulate in poor conditions or when wearing gloves.Features of the A400 XCEL Sporting Shotgun: A400 action and Blink gas operating system: provides 36% faster follow up shots Redesigned shooting cap: allows aftermarket weights to be added for optimal balance Redesigned receiver: enhanced top and bottom profile Laser-engraved Aquatech Shield grey coating Enlarged controls Competition top rib