Retay ACE-R Max-7 12GA Shotgun

Description

Retay ACE-R Max-7 Semi-Auto Shotgun

The Retay ACE-R Max-7 is a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun built for hunters who need reliable performance in tough field conditions. A full Realtree Max-7 camo finish covers the stock, forend, and receiver, helping the gun disappear in timber, marsh, and open field. A 28-inch barrel paired with a 3.5-inch chamber lets shooters run everything from light target loads to heavy magnum turkey and waterfowl shells without switching guns. The inertia-driven action cycles cleanly with minimal maintenance, and the 3+1 capacity keeps enough rounds on tap for fast-moving hunts.

Retay engineered the ACE-R platform around a lengthened forcing cone that smooths shot transition down the bore, tightening patterns and softening felt recoil. The included MaraPro choke set — Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full — lets hunters dial in performance for turkey, waterfowl, or upland birds without buying aftermarket chokes. A TruGlo fiber optic front bead offers a bright, fast sight picture in low light, while fixed sights keep the setup simple. At 7 pounds 4 ounces and 50 inches overall, the shotgun balances quickly and swings naturally on crossing shots.

Key Features and Benefits

At the heart of this shotgun is an inertia piston system, a self-regulating action that uses recoil energy rather than gas or a fixed piston to cycle each shell. Because it has no gas ports to foul or clean after every outing, the system stays reliable through mud, rain, snow, and long days in the blind. Fewer moving parts mean fewer points of failure when temperatures drop or debris builds up. Combined with the 3.5-inch chamber, this action cycles everything from light target loads to full-power magnum shells without adjustment.

Every visible surface of this shotgun wears a Realtree Max-7 camo finish, from the aluminum receiver to the synthetic stock and forend, creating cohesive concealment across marsh, timber, and open ground. Realtree Max-7 was purpose-built for waterfowl and turkey hunters who need to break up their outline against reeds, cattails, and fallen leaves. Unlike painted or dipped finishes that can chip or fade, this treatment is baked into the furniture and coated components for lasting durability through mud, water, and abrasion. The result looks as at home in a duck blind as in the turkey woods.

Patterning performance comes from the lengthened forcing cone and the five-choke MaraPro set included with every build. The forcing cone’s gradual taper reduces the shock shot experiences as it leaves the shell, producing tighter, more consistent patterns and softer recoil at the shoulder. Swapping between the Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full chokes takes seconds, letting hunters match constriction to range and quarry without carrying a separate gun for turkey versus waterfowl. That flexibility, paired with the fixed TruGlo fiber optic front sight, gives shooters a fast, accurate sight picture shot after shot.

• 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun with 3.5″ chamber
• 28″ barrel with lengthened forcing cone
• Inertia Piston System for reliable, low-maintenance cycling
• Realtree Max-7 camo finish on stock, forend, and receiver
• 3+1 shell capacity
• TruGlo Fiber Optic Front bead, fixed sights
• MaraPro choke set: C, IC, M, IM, F
• Overall length 50″, weight 7 lbs 4 oz

Retay ACE-R Max-7 Specifications

This shotgun measures 50 inches overall with a 28-inch barrel and weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces, manageable for a full day of carrying afield. The 12 gauge, 3.5-inch chamber handles the widest range of shotshells in the Ace Series lineup, and the camo-wrapped stock keeps weight balanced for quick target acquisition. Every unit ships with the five-piece MaraPro choke set and a TruGlo fiber optic front sight already installed, ready to hunt straight out of the box.

Who It Is For

The Retay ACE-R Max-7 is built for waterfowl hunters who spend cold mornings in a blind waiting on a flock to commit, and for turkey hunters who need to stay hidden through a slow, quiet stalk. Its Realtree Max-7 camo finish and inertia-driven reliability suit marsh, timber, or open field alike, while the 3.5-inch chamber means one shotgun can handle light dove loads early in the season and heavy magnum turkey loads come spring. Hunters browsing our full lineup of Shotguns will find this model stands out for its camo coverage and chamber versatility.

It’s also a strong fit for hunters who want one gun to cover multiple seasons instead of maintaining a safe full of single-purpose shotguns. The lengthened forcing cone and MaraPro choke set mean the same barrel that patterns tight for late-season geese can open up for close turkey work with a simple choke swap. Shooters who want to dig deeper into the engineering behind the inertia action and the full Ace Series lineup can find detailed specs and model comparisons on the Retay official site.

Why Choose This

Choose the Retay ACE-R Max-7 when you want a 12 gauge semi-auto that doesn’t force a tradeoff between concealment, reliability, and versatility. The Realtree Max-7 camo finish keeps you hidden, the inertia piston system keeps cycling smooth and low-maintenance across seasons of hard use, and the 3.5-inch chamber plus five-piece MaraPro choke set let one shotgun cover dove, duck, goose, and turkey without a safe full of specialized guns. At 7 pounds 4 ounces with a 28-inch barrel, it carries easily and swings fast when birds flush.