The Weekly Shot: Beretta AX800 Suprema

This is The Weekly Shot, where we break down a standout firearm, what makes it tick, how it performs in the field, and why it deserves a spot in your lineup.

This week’s spotlight goes to the Beretta AX800 Suprema.  Beretta’s most advanced waterfowl semi-auto to date and a very clear signal that they’re done playing it safe.

This isn’t an A400 refresh. This is a clean-sheet build meant for hunters who demand top-tier performance when conditions are ugly and shots actually matter.

What Makes the AX800 Suprema Different

B-LINK® Pro Gas System
Beretta rebuilt the heart of this gun. The B-LINK Pro system cycles faster, runs cleaner, and handles everything from light loads to heavy 3.5″ magnums without complaint. Less fouling, quicker follow-ups, fewer headaches in the blind.

Steelium® Pro Barrel Technology
Pulled straight from Beretta’s competition guns, the Steelium Pro barrel uses an extended forcing cone to deliver tighter, more consistent patterns—especially with steel shot. Translation: better down-range performance when birds hang up.

Kick-Off® Pro Recoil Reduction
This hydraulic recoil system dramatically cuts felt recoil. Long days, heavy loads, cold shoulders—this is the difference between staying sharp through the last flight or feeling beat halfway through the hunt.

Built-In Adjustability
The AX800 comes ready to fit you, not the other way around. Adjustable length of pull, cast, drop, interchangeable grips and cheekpieces; it’s rare to see this level of customization out of the box on a hunting gun.

Optics-Ready Receiver
Yes, it’s drilled and designed for red dots. Love it or hate it, optics are here, and Beretta didn’t half-commit. The platform is ready if you are.

Field-First Design

Oversized controls make sense with gloves on. The polymer receiver keeps weight reasonable and laughs at bad weather. The gas system is easier to service than older designs, and everything about the AX800 feels intentional, not gimmicky.

This is a gun built for flooded timber, layout blinds, boats, cold mornings, and long seasons.

The Bottom Line

The Beretta AX800 Suprema is not a casual upgrade gun. It’s for serious waterfowl hunters who put real days in the field and want a shotgun that keeps up—season after season.

It’s premium-priced for a reason. And if you’re the kind of hunter who values performance, longevity, and modern design, it earns every bit of that reputation.