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Retay dropped the ACE series on the shotgun world in 2025 and it made some noise. The 20-gauge version in Realtree Legacy camo is built on a scaled-down receiver sized specifically for the subgauge, chambered for 3-inch shells, and topped with a 28-inch deep-bore drilled barrel featuring a factory-lengthened forcing cone. That barrel and cone combination is a real standout — Retay claims it delivers a 67% improvement in shot-to-shot pattern consistency, and real-world testing backs that up with tight, even patterns at distance. At 7 lbs 4 oz, it hits a sweet spot between the featherweight feel of a true upland gun and the kind of mass that helps absorb recoil on heavier waterfowl loads.
The engine behind this gun is Retay's Inertia Plus bolt, and it genuinely fixes one of the most frustrating quirks of standard inertia actions. A torsion spring inside the rotating bolt head forces it positively into battery every time — meaning if you ease the bolt closed, bump the charging handle, or get jostled in a blind, the bolt isn't going to sit in that half-battery click-and-misfire zone. Field tests across multiple reviews confirmed it cycles reliably from light 7/8-oz loads up through 3-inch magnum hunting shells, which gives this gun a lot of range across upland, waterfowl, and clay shooting duty. The cut-out loading port makes topping off faster and easier, especially with gloves on, and the oversized reversible crossbolt safety means left-handed hunters aren't stuck fighting the gun.
The push-button removable trigger group is one of those things you don't fully appreciate until you're sitting in a muddy blind wondering how you're going to clean your gun. One button press drops the entire trigger assembly out — no pins, no tools, no problem. It also disables the firearm when removed, which is a useful secondary benefit for safe storage. The AIRY recoil pad uses an internal air pocket design inspired by athletic footwear to cut felt recoil by up to 30%, and it shows — even with magnum 3-inch loads, the recoil profile is notably smooth for an inertia-driven 20-gauge. The gun ships with a full set of six Crio Plus-compatible choke tubes (Cylinder, IC, Modified, IM, Full, and an extended long-range waterfowl tube), a choke wrench, and a shim kit for stock fit adjustment. Retay backs the ACE with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner.
Yes, and that's actually one of the things Retay specifically engineered the ACE to address. The Inertia Plus system has been tested cycling loads as light as 7/8 oz at 1200-1325 fps without issue — something that tripped up a lot of older inertia-driven Turkish guns. For best results with the lightest loads, make sure you're at or above 1200 fps, and the action should run cleanly.
The entire ACE series uses a Benelli Crio Plus choke pattern, so any Crio Plus choke tube will fit this barrel. The gun ships with six tubes: five flush-fit constrictions (Cylinder through Full) and one extended long-range waterfowl choke. A wide variety of aftermarket options from companies like Trulock are available in the Crio Plus pattern as well.
It handles waterfowl duty well. The 3-inch chamber covers most steel and non-toxic waterfowl loads, and the included extended waterfowl choke is rated for steel shot up to #1. The Realtree Legacy camo finish helps in the field, and the oversized controls with a reversible safety make the gun easy to run quickly in a cold blind. Just make sure you're using the correct choke for steel shot — the factory IM and Full chokes are for lead only.
A single button near the safety releases the entire trigger group, which drops out of the receiver without any tools or pins to fiddle with. This makes cleaning after a muddy day in the field genuinely easy and fast. As a bonus, removing the trigger group completely disables the firearm, which Retay points out as a practical in-home storage safety feature.
No. Retay's 12-gauge ACE models are drilled and tapped for optics rails, but the subgauge versions including this 20-gauge are not. Retay made this call intentionally — making the barrel sleeve from steel to accommodate the drilling would add roughly a pound to the gun, which would create cycling issues in an inertia-driven action.
Retay USA's limited lifetime warranty covers the original purchaser for any factory defects in materials or workmanship for as long as they own the firearm. It does not cover normal wear and tear, finish wear, or damage from improper use or ammunition. Retay's customer service team handles warranty claims and can be reached through their website.
| UPC | 193212047731 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B-ACELEG-28 |
| Shipping Weight | 9.5 |
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