The Retay ACE Upland Ultralight 28 gauge is a sub-six-pound inertia-driven autoloader aimed squarely at walked-up bird hunting (brand part no. C-ACEUL-26). At 5 pounds 6 ounces it is light enough to carry all day behind a dog, and the 28 bore keeps recoil mild enough that a full box of shells does not wear you down. Retay USA builds it on a plastic-free receiver machined entirely from aluminum, then stocks it in AA-grade satin walnut rather than the polymer you usually find at this weight. The Inertia Plus operating system needs no gas ports to foul, and the deep bore drilled barrel with a factory-lengthened forcing cone helps the small bore throw a more even pattern. It is a proper upland gun, not a scaled-down field gun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 28 gauge, a light-recoiling bore that patterns beautifully on quail, dove and woodcock.
• The barrel measures 26 inches, quick to the shoulder in thick cover while still pointing smoothly.
• The chamber accepts 3-inch shells, giving you a heavier payload option when the birds are flushing wild.
• Magazine capacity is 2+1, keeping the gun trim and hunt-legal in most upland settings.
• The Inertia Plus operating system cycles without gas ports, so there is far less fouling to clean after a long day.
• Five flush chokes are included: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified and Full.
• The stock is AA-grade satin walnut, a genuine upgrade over synthetic at this weight class.
• The receiver is machined from aluminum with no plastic components, keeping weight down without adding flex.
• Total weight is 5 pounds 6 ounces, light enough to carry comfortably across miles of cover.
• A single fiber optic bead up front gives a fast, bright reference on flushing birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the fit be adjusted? Yes. It ships with a shim kit, and length of pull is 14.5 inches with the standard setup.

Is the safety reversible for left-handed shooters? Yes. Retay fits an oversized reversible crossbolt safety that can be swapped for left-hand operation.

Will an inertia gun cycle light 28 gauge loads? The Inertia Plus system is tuned for the 28 bore specifically, and the lengthened forcing cone helps it run standard field loads reliably.

Buy the Retay ACE Upland Ultralight 28 Gauge

Most lightweight autoloaders get there by cutting the stock quality or the receiver machining. Retay went the other way, keeping walnut and an all-aluminum receiver while still landing under five and a half pounds. If you hunt birds on foot, that combination is worth handling. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our other semi-auto shotguns.