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The Retay ACE Bronze Bottomland 20-gauge is the kind of gun that earns a permanent spot in the field rotation. Built around Retay's patented Inertia Plus bolt system, it runs a torsion spring inside the rotating bolt head that forces it into full battery every time, essentially eliminating the "click" misfire that plagues conventional inertia guns when the bolt handle gets bumped or eased shut. Paired with the company's Deep-Bore Drilled barrel and factory-lengthened forcing cone, patterns are tight and consistent from the first shot. The 26-inch vent-rib barrel hits a sweet spot for most upland and waterfowl situations, and at 6 lbs. 6 oz., the 20-gauge platform keeps carry fatigue from becoming a factor on long days afield.
The Bronze Mossy Oak Bottomland finish is more than just good looks in the timber. The ACE Standard stock is synthetic and purpose-built for field use, with an adjustable shim kit included so you can dial in your length of pull and fit the gun to your mount instead of the other way around. Controls are ambidextrous from the factory, including a reversible crossbolt safety that actually works for left-handed hunters, which has historically been a gap in Retay's lineup. The push-button removable trigger group is another standout feature here. Pull the trigger group out in the field in seconds, give the action a wipe-down, and drop it back in. No pins to lose, no tools required.
The ACE series ships with a genuinely useful choke set: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full, an extended Waterfowl tube, and a long-range extended option. The ACE uses the Crio Plus choke pattern, which opens up the entire Benelli aftermarket for anyone who wants to expand their options down the road. The AIRY recoil pad at the buttstock deserves a mention too. It uses an internal air-pocket design that brings felt recoil down noticeably on a 20-gauge gun that already cycles lighter than most, making it comfortable to run through a full box of target loads or a morning's worth of hunting ammunition without any shoulder fatigue. Retay backs the whole package with a limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.
The ACE series uses the Crio Plus choke pattern, which means any choke tube designed for a newer Benelli model will fit the ACE barrel. The gun ships with seven chokes right out of the box, covering Cylinder through Full plus extended waterfowl options, so most hunters are set before they even need to shop for extras. For aftermarket options, companies like Trulock, Briley, and Muller make Crio Plus compatible chokes in 20 gauge.
The ACE 20 gauge with the 26-inch barrel comes in at 6 lbs. 6 oz., which is meaningfully lighter than the 12-gauge versions and noticeably lighter than most comparable 12-gauge semi-autos on the market. That weight savings adds up fast on long walks through upland cover. For hunters who want to go even lighter, Retay also offers the ACE Upland Ultralight in 20 gauge, which drops closer to 5 lbs. 3 oz.
Yes, and that was actually a major design priority with the ACE series. Earlier Retay inertia guns had a reputation for being finicky with lighter loads, and the ACE was specifically engineered to address that. The Inertia Plus bolt system, stainless recoil buffer spring, and factory-lengthened forcing cone work together to cycle everything from light 1-ounce target shells up to 3-inch hunting loads without issue.
It's a significant improvement over previous Retay models in this regard. The crossbolt safety is reversible right out of the box, and the oversized bolt handle and bolt release are designed to be easy to operate from either side. It does eject to the right, so it's not a true left-hand model, but most right-eject semi-autos work fine for left-handed shooters in the field.
The AIRY pad is Retay's next-generation recoil system, designed with an internal air-pocket mechanism similar in concept to cushioning found in performance athletic footwear. Retay claims it reduces felt recoil by up to 30%, and independent reviewers who have tested the gun report that recoil feels straight back and noticeably manageable, even with heavier loads. Combined with the soft comb pad, the ACE is genuinely comfortable to shoot for extended range sessions.
No. Retay made a deliberate engineering choice to keep the 20-gauge ACE receiver un-drilled in order to keep the barrel sleeve lighter and preserve reliable inertia cycling. The 12-gauge ACE models are drilled and tapped, but in the sub-gauge versions, Retay prioritized cycling reliability over optics mounting. The gun does come with a single fiber optic bead front sight, which is standard for a field shotgun of this type.
| UPC | 193212030832 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | B-ACEBRBL-26 |
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