Description
There's something about a 28 gauge autoloader that just makes bird hunting more fun, and the Retay ACE-R nails the formula. You get a real walnut stock and forend over a black receiver, a trim 26 inch vent rib barrel, and an inertia-driven action that stays cleaner than gas guns because it doesn't dump powder fouling back into the receiver. Retay's Inertia Plus system adds a rollover torsion spring to the bolt so it can't hang up out of battery, which fixes the one gripe people have had with inertia guns for decades.
Why the ACE-R 28 Gauge Carries So Well
With a 3 inch chamber and 3+1 capacity, this little gun covers everything from skeet loads to stouter field loads for doves, quail, and preserve pheasants. The deep bore drilled barrel and factory-lengthened forcing cone smooth out patterns and take some sting out of recoil, and the AIRY recoil pad knocks felt recoil down further. Not that a 28 gauge kicks much to begin with, but after a few hundred clays you'll appreciate it. A single fiber optic bead sits up front for quick pickup on crossing birds, and the included shim kit lets you tune drop and cast so the gun points where you look.
Retay ACE-R Features You'll Use Every Day
The removable trigger group is the party trick here. Press a button and the whole trigger assembly drops out for cleaning, no punches or tools needed. It's genuinely handy after a dusty day in the field. The oversized safety is reversible for left-handed shooters, and the gun ships with six extended chokes running from Cylinder all the way to a Weighted Field long range tube, so you're set for close-flushing woodcock or late-season birds holding at distance.
Retay backs the ACE-R with a limited lifetime warranty, and the fit and finish on these guns punches well above what you'd expect. If you've been thinking about joining the 28 gauge crowd, this is a smart way in.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Retay USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: C-RACEWAL-26
- UPC: 193212036117
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Inertia Plus semi automatic
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Barrel Type: Deep Bore Drilled, vent rib
- Capacity: 3+1
- Overall Length: 48 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
- Stock: ACE Standard walnut
- Length of Pull: 14.5 inches (with shim kit)
- Sights: Single fiber optic bead
- Safety: Oversized, reversible
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
What’s Included
- Retay ACE-R 28 gauge shotgun
- Six extended choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F, WF Long Range)
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Retay ACE-R 28 gauge inertia or gas operated?
It runs on Retay's Inertia Plus system, an inertia action with a torsion spring on the bolt that keeps it locked in battery. Inertia guns run cleaner than gas guns since fouling stays out of the receiver, which means less scrubbing between range trips and better reliability when the gun gets dirty.
Can I remove the trigger group on the ACE-R for cleaning?
Yes, and it's one of the best features on this gun. Retay's push-button system drops the entire trigger group out without tools, so you can clean it in the field in seconds. With the trigger group removed, the gun also can't be fired, which is a nice bonus for storage.
What choke tubes come with the Retay ACE-R 28/26?
It ships with six extended chokes: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full, and a Weighted Field long range tube. That covers everything from close-range skeet and grouse work to reaching out at wary late-season birds without buying anything extra.
Is the ACE-R 28 gauge a good fit for left-handed users?
It works well for lefties. The oversized safety button is reversible, so it can be swapped to the other side. The stock also comes with a shim kit that adjusts cast and drop, letting you set the gun up to fit your build and mount regardless of which shoulder you shoot from.



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