Description
The Retay ACE 12 Gauge Realtree Legacy 26 is a 3.5-inch inertia-driven semi-automatic 12 gauge with a 26-inch barrel, fully dressed in Realtree Legacy camo. It is built to handle everything from light field loads to heavy magnum waterfowl and turkey shells while staying soft on the shoulder.
Retay ACE 12 Gauge Realtree Legacy 26 Overview
Retay, a Turkish manufacturer known for strong-value inertia shotguns, designed the ACE as its newest flagship field gun. It runs on the Straight Line Inertial Transfer System and the Inertia Plus rotating bolt, which locks up tight with no bolt rattle. This version adds full-coverage Realtree Legacy camo, a pattern celebrating Realtree’s heritage, so the gun disappears in timber, marsh, and blinds. 5-inch chamber gives you the flexibility to run the heaviest 12 gauge loads when the hunt calls for it.
Note that the photo on this page shows the 20 gauge ACE in the same finish; the 12 gauge looks nearly identical.
Inertia Action and Rotating Bolt
An inertia action uses recoil energy to cycle, so there are no gas ports or pistons to clean. That keeps the gun running in cold, wet, and dirty conditions, which is exactly where waterfowlers need it. Inertia guns can be finicky with very light target loads, particularly during break-in, so shoot a few boxes of standard loads first. Heavy magnum shells cycle very reliably but recoil hard in any 12 gauge, so expect a stout push with 3.5-inch loads.
Barrel and Chokes
Retay deep-bore drills its barrels for straightness and lengthens the forcing cone at the factory, which reduces pellet deformation and helps pattern density. The company claims up to 20 percent more pellets on target. Seven extended long-range chokes from cylinder to extra full come with the gun, and a single fiber-optic bead makes it fast to point on passing birds.
Recoil Reduction and Fit
The AIRY recoil pad uses an internal air pocket to absorb recoil and is rated for up to 30 percent less felt recoil, a real benefit when shooting magnum loads. Length of pull is 14.5 inches with a shim kit for drop and cast, which helps the gun fit with bulky cold-weather clothing.
Handy Features
The Easy Out magazine unloading system empties the magazine without cycling shells through the action, which is safer and faster when you leave the blind. The push-button trigger group removes without tools, the oversized safety is reversible for lefties, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for an optic rail for turkey hunting.
Built Tough
Aluminum receiver components with no plastic parts and a camo finish that resists scratches keep this gun ready for hard seasons. Retay backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. Rinse off salt or mud after the hunt and let the action dry before storing.
Waterfowl and Turkey Use
For ducks and geese, use non-toxic shot as federal migratory bird rules require, and keep the magazine plugged to three shells total. For turkey, mount a red dot on the drilled receiver and pattern a dedicated turkey choke before the season.
State Laws
Some states set additional magazine limits or rules for specific hunting seasons. Check your local regulations, and your receiving FFL dealer can help confirm the gun is legal where you live.
Specifications
- Brand: Retay
- Model: ACE Realtree Legacy (ACELEG-26)
- UPC: 193212047632
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Chamber: 3.5″
- Action: Inertia semi-auto, rotating bolt
- Capacity: 3+1
- Barrel: 26″ deep-bore drilled
- Chokes: C, IC, M, IM, F, WF extended long-range
- Sight: Single fiber-optic bead
- Finish: Realtree Legacy camo
- Recoil Pad: AIRY with shim kit
- Length of Pull: 14.5″
- Weight: About 7 lb 7 oz
- Drilled and Tapped: Yes
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this shotgun to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, and you must be 18 or older and pass a background check to take possession. Stock up on the shells you plan to hunt with and pattern them before opening day.
Who It Is For
The Retay ACE 12 Gauge Realtree Legacy 26 is a great fit for duck, goose, and turkey hunters who want a soft-shooting, low-maintenance camo semi-auto that can handle 3.5-inch magnum loads.
Buy the Retay ACE 12 Gauge Realtree Legacy 26 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Retay ACE 12 Gauge Realtree Legacy 26 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Retay USA.
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