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The Retay ACE is the company's latest flagship semi-auto, and the Realtree Legacy camo finish is new for 2026 — a classic timber-inspired pattern that looks right at home in the duck blind or the turkey woods. Under that handsome exterior, the ACE is loaded with features that were clearly designed by hunters who've had enough of the shortcomings in other inertia guns. The 12-gauge version is chambered at 3.5 inches, handles a 28-inch deep-bore drilled barrel, and weighs in around 7 pounds 4 ounces — light enough to carry all day, substantial enough to tame heavy loads.
The core of the ACE is Retay's Inertia Plus bolt system, which uses a patented rollover torsion spring to physically rotate the bolt head into battery and keep it there. This directly addresses one of the most frustrating failure modes on standard inertia guns — the bolt being bumped out of battery and producing that dreaded click on a bird presentation. It also means you can ease the bolt closed quietly, which any hunter who has fumbled a noisy chamber close at a critical moment will genuinely appreciate. Pair that with the factory-lengthened forcing cone and deep-bore drilled barrel, and Retay claims patterns that put measurably more pellets in the kill zone with better shot-to-shot consistency. In independent range testing, that has held up, with reviewers noting a solid, even spread that matches or beats guns in higher price brackets.
The Realtree Legacy pattern debuted on the ACE line in 2026 and covers the gun from muzzle to buttstock in a traditional camo scheme with broad appeal to waterfowlers and upland hunters alike. The AIRY recoil pad — inspired, oddly enough, by the air-cushioned sole of an athletic shoe — does a real job of softening felt recoil, and the soft stock comb adds to that comfort on longer shooting days. The oversized, reversible crossbolt safety works for both right- and left-handed shooters, and the enlarged bolt handle and charging latch are welcome features when you're running gloves in cold weather. The trigger group pops out with a single push button — no pins, no tools — so cleaning in the field is something you can actually do rather than just plan to do. The drilled and tapped receiver uses the Benelli M1/M4 footprint, so aftermarket optic rails are widely available. Choke compatibility follows the Benelli Crio Plus thread pattern, which opens up a massive aftermarket. It ships with seven chokes total: five flush-mount constrictions (Cylinder through Full) plus an extended Improved Modified and an extended long-range waterfowl choke by Trulock, along with a choke wrench and a stock shim kit.
The ACE ships with seven chokes total: five flush-mount tubes (Cylinder, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full), plus an extended Improved Modified and an extended long-range waterfowl choke by Trulock. The ACE uses the Benelli Crio Plus thread pattern, so the aftermarket options are wide open — any choke cut for a newer Benelli will thread right in.
The ACE was specifically engineered to address the light-load cycling complaints that followed earlier Retay models. In field testing, it has cycled 1-ounce target loads reliably, though like any inertia gun, it performs best with loads that meet a minimum velocity threshold. Retay recommends always using ammunition powerful enough to fully cycle the action, and noting the shell brand and velocity if you run into any cycling questions.
Yes, the 12-gauge ACE comes drilled and tapped from the factory using the Benelli M1/M4 footprint, so aftermarket optics rails are widely available and easy to source. This makes adding a red dot or magnified optic straightforward. Note that Retay confirmed the sub-gauge ACE models are not drilled and tapped due to weight and cycling constraints.
The ACE uses a traditional slope-back receiver profile, while the ACE-R features a slight humpback receiver similar in style to the classic Browning A5. Beyond that cosmetic difference, the two guns share identical internal components, actions, barrels, and features. Choosing between them comes down entirely to personal preference on receiver style.
Realtree Legacy is a traditional timber-inspired pattern that Retay introduced on the ACE and Gordion lines for 2026 in partnership with Realtree. It covers the gun in full camo from stock to barrel and is aimed at hunters who want a classic look with modern performance underneath. The Legacy finish is available across all ACE configurations including both the standard and ACE-R receiver styles.
The AIRY pad uses an internal air pocket mechanism to absorb and disperse recoil energy rather than simply compressing like a standard rubber pad. Retay claims it reduces felt recoil by up to 30%, and hunters who have run the gun through a full season back that up, noting the recoil stays straight back and feels manageable even with heavy 3.5-inch loads. Combined with the factory-lengthened forcing cone, the ACE is one of the softer-shooting inertia guns in its price range.
| UPC | 193212047656 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | ACELEG-28 |
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