The Retay ACE-R 12 gauge 26-inch Black Synthetic Matte is an inertia semi-automatic with a 3.5-inch chamber and a lengthened forcing cone. Retay USA builds it (Retay USA part no. RACEBLK-26) with a removable trigger group, an oversized reversible safety and a single fiber-optic bead. Three shells ride in the magazine, the barrel is deep-bore drilled, and the receiver is drilled and tapped on the 12 gauge. A black synthetic 12 gauge that takes 3.5-inch magnum shells covers waterfowl, turkey and clays with one gun.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge, the most common bore, with the widest choice of loads.
• The barrel is 26 inches long and deep-bore drilled, a handy length for walking hunts and quick mounting.
• The chamber is 3.5 inches, which lets the gun run full-length magnum shells.
• The action is Inertia Plus, a rotating-bolt inertia design that Retay says gives full lock-up with no bolt rattle.
• Capacity is 3+1, three shells in the magazine plus one in the chamber.
• The finish is Black Synthetic Matte, a low-glare look that suits blinds and range days.
• Retay lists the weight at 7 lb 7 oz, light enough to carry through a long hunt.
• The sight is a single fiber-optic bead, for quick target pickup.
• The safety is oversized and reversible, so it can be set up to suit the shooter.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped on the 12 gauge, a feature Retay lists for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ACE-R take 3.5-inch shells? Yes. Retay lists a 3.5-inch chamber on this 12 gauge.

How many shells does it hold? Retay lists the capacity as 3+1 for this 12 gauge, three in the magazine and one in the chamber.

Is the receiver drilled and tapped? Retay lists the 12 gauge model as drilled and tapped, and the 20 and 28 gauge models as not drilled.

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