The Ultima Sporting comes equipped with an enlarged bolt handle and bolt release for positive manipulations in adverse conditions or when wearing gloves. The Ultima also features a wider stepped rib with a mid-bead and fiber optic front sight for faster and more intuitive target acquisition. The stock of the A300 Ultima is outfitted with Berettas exclusive Kick-Off Recoil Reduction System, which utilizes two hydraulic dampeners similar to those used in automobile suspensions. These hydraulic dampeners, combined with impact-absorbing materials like rubber, reduce recoil by an astounding 70%. In addition, the Ultimas semiautomatic gas-operated action is equipped with a compensating exhaust valve and a self-cleaning piston.