Sling attachment guidance for the Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme). Check your exact configuration and both connectors before choosing the McLean Shotgun Sling. Factory attachment points do not by themselves confirm a direct fit.
Front attachment
A400 variant-specific cap and swivel option — aftermarket attachment option.
Beretta lists C8A118 for A400 Action 12/20 gauge and A400 Xplor 12 gauge. Its separate E8A157 cap-and-stock-stud kit lists A400 Xtreme Plus compatibility. Use the named model and gauge, not the A400 family name alone, to identify a replacement cap.
Aftermarket attachment option: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance.
Rear attachment
Stock stud option; stock and variant must match — not confirmed for every configuration.
Beretta’s E8A157 kit includes a stock stud for its listed application. That does not establish a fitted stud on every Xplor or Xtreme stock. Check existing equipment and the exact stock before choosing a swivel or arranging installation. The pictured 20-gauge Xplor Action is not an Xtreme Plus.
Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware.
Why this sling on the Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme)
A hunting shotgun spends most of the day carried, not shouldered — across fields, in and out of a blind, over a boat gunwale. The sling needs to sit still while walking and come off fast when a bird flushes.
The McLean design is a two-point sling with a patented retention system: it cinches tight to hold the shotgun against your body hands-free, then releases into a ready position in one pull. It ships in one size and adjusts, so there is no length to choose.
Fitting it
- Clear the shotgun. Unload and clear it following the firearm manufacturer’s instructions before fitting any accessories.
- Front: confirm a compatible connector and follow the sling and attachment manufacturer instructions.
- Rear: confirm the matching connector for your stock or rear attachment; do not assume a slot, stud and QD cup are interchangeable.
- Adjust wearing your kit. A setting dialled in without a vest comes up short once it is on.
- Check the transition. It should shoulder without pulling tight across your chest.
Questions
Does the McLean Shotgun Sling fit the Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme)?
Compatibility depends on the exact configuration and connectors. Confirm both attachment points and the connector fit before ordering. A factory attachment point does not by itself confirm a direct fit for the McLean sling.
Do I need a snap hook for the front of my Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme)?
The McLean sling already carries a front hook. Choose a compatible attachment loop or swivel for that hook, and confirm its clearance and closure on your exact setup before buying additional hardware.
What do I need to buy for the Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme)?
Front: Aftermarket attachment option: confirm the connector fits and closes fully on the exact attachment. The existence of a loop does not establish McLean connector clearance. Rear: Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware.
What length sling do I need for the Beretta A400 (Xplor/Xtreme)?
There is no length to choose. The sling ships in one size and adjusts, so the same sling covers carry and cinched retention. Set it wearing the kit you actually carry in — a setting dialled in without a vest or heavy coat comes up short once it is on.
Manufacturer and attachment references
Other firearms we have fitment for
Beretta 1301 Tactical
Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol
Mossberg 500 (hunting/field)
Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3)
Benelli Montefeltro
Browning A5
Browning BPS
Browning Maxus
Firearm photos: Beretta 1301 Tactical — Self, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol — Beretta, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Mossberg 500 (hunting/field) — Chuto at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3) — Benelli USA, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Montefeltro — Benelli, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning A5 — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning BPS — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning Maxus — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.).
