NRA Show 2012: Introducing the Beretta A400 Xcel Parallel Target Shotgun

April 17, 2012 By G&A Online Editors

Beretta rolled out its new shotgun made specifically for target shooting at the 2012 NRA Show in St. Louis. The Beretta A400 Xcel Parallel semi-auto features the Beretta Kick Off system to help reduce recoil and fatigue, along with the A400 Blink gas system, the newest gas system on the market, handling 7/8-ounce loads up to heavy target loads. The A400 Xcel will retail for about $1,499. Check out the video straight from the NRA Show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKMSnUBuPxk

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