Best Value Waterfowl 🦆 Semi-Auto? Retay ACE Shotgun Review

Is the Retay ACE the best waterfowl semi-auto shotgun you can get for around $1,000? In this video, I put it to the test with everything from light 1-oz target loads to heavy 3½" magnum shells. The ACE has premium features without the premium price — and honestly, it blew me away. Let’s find out if it really can rival shotguns twice the cost. 🔔 IMPORTANT LINKS & EVENTS 🎯 TFL SHOTGUN FEST 2026 is coming — and spots are limited. July 24–25 | Alexandria Shooting Park → targetfocused.link/shotgunfest Support youth teams → https://targetfocused.link/supportateam Shotgun Finder (search & compare shotguns) → https://targetfocused.link/checkoutth... (Helpful research — not a sales site.) Trick Shot Channel →    / @targetfocusedlive   Podcast — Stay focused in the field & life: https://targetfocused.link/podcast •Apple → https://targetfocused.link/podcastapple •Spotify → https://targetfocused.link/podcastspo... Merch → https://targetfocused.link/merch Join the free TFL Community → https://targetfocused.link/communitys... 🔥 FAVORITE FIELD GEAR & PARTNER PRODUCTS Full list → https://targetfocused.link/favproducts 💪 Performance & Protection Gear • FalconStrike Recoil Reduction System → https://targetfocused.link/falconstri... • Carlson’s Choke Tubes → https://targetfocused.link/carlsonsch... (Code: TARGETFOCUSED20) • ESS Eye Pro → https://targetfocused.link/esseyepro (Code: TFL2025) • AXIL Ear Protection → https://targetfocused.link/axilbuds • ShotTracker Training System → https://targetfocused.link/shottracker — track shot placement & improve accuracy 🧰 Maintenance & Tools • Recommended Cleaning Products → https://www.targetfocused.life/otis • Wheeler Tool Set → https://amzn.to/3Q0YmgE — Steve’s go-to gunsmith kit 🎯 On the Range • Promatic Clay Target Machines → https://targetfocused.link/promaticla... (We rotate inventory — snag the same machines we trust.) 🗺️ Mapping & Field Essentials • OnX Hunt Membership → https://targetfocused.link/onxhunt (Code: TFL20) • Free 1-Month OnX Trial → https://targetfocused.link/onXfree • MTN OPS Performance Nutrition → https://targetfocused.link/mntops (Code: TARGETFOCUSED) More picks → Amazon shop → https://www.amazon.com/shop/targetfoc... 📍 VISIT & BOOK • Crush some clays with us at Alexandria Shooting Park → https://targetfocused.link/asp • Steve booking (trick shot show / keynote) → https://targetfocused.link/booking • Steve’s story → https://targetfocused.link/stevestory 📌 DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES This content is for educational and recreational purposes only. Firearms are handled safely and legally in controlled environments. We do not provide instructions for illegal modifications or sales. Some links are affiliate links — at no extra cost to you we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. We only recommend products we use and trust. Keep living Target Focused (Hebrews 12:1–3) – Steve Gould 0:00 – Is this the most feature-packed waterfowl shotgun? 0:29 – First impressions of the Retay ACE & Type R 1:20 – Price point & key features overview 2:17 – Inertia Plus system explained 3:01 – Specs: length of pull, shims, adjustability 4:14 – Barrel options, weight & trigger pull test 6:22 – Ergonomics: butt pad, comb, grip & fore-end 8:11 – Receiver design: humpback vs rounded, optics ready 9:49 – Controls, loading port & lifter feature 11:03 – Recoil & reliability test with light loads 13:34 – Moving up: hunting loads & 3" shells 15:20 – Testing 3½" magnum loads 16:03 – Cycling test from the hip 16:20 – Build quality, teardown & trigger group 18:06 – Speed shooting test & performance 19:03 – Final thoughts: best value semi-auto?