The Retay ACE-R Bottomland is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 28 Gauge, built on an inertia piston operating system. It has a 26-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber, holding 3+1 rounds of ammunition. The whole shotgun wears a Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish for field use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Retay 
• Model: ACE-R Bottomland 
• Caliber: 28 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Automatic (Inertia Piston) 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• Inertia-driven action cycles the gun for follow-up shots without tapping gas from the barrel 
• Fixed fiber optic front bead gives a bright, fast sight picture on moving targets 
• Cross-bolt push-button manual safety sits ahead of the trigger guard for quick operation 
• Mossy Oak Bottomland camo covers the receiver and stock for concealment in the field 
• Chambered for 3-inch 28 Gauge shells, giving some flexibility in load selection

Owners of inertia-driven 28 Gauge autoloaders like the ACE-R generally report smooth, reliable cycling once the gun is broken in, though light 28 Gauge loads can occasionally short-stroke an inertia action until it loosens up. Build quality on the Retay line gets solid marks, with a few owners noting the trigger and safety feel crisp compared to some budget imports.

In the field, the light weight of a 28 Gauge gun like this makes it easy to carry all day on an upland hunt, and the shorter chamber and barrel keep the balance lively for fast-moving birds. Some shooters find the stock fit needs minor adjustment for a consistent mount, which is common across semi-auto shotguns in this weight class.

Value-wise, a 28 Gauge inertia gun tends to appeal to hunters who already own a 12 gauge and want a lighter second gun for walk-up hunting. Aftermarket choke and sling options are more limited than for 12 gauge platforms, which is a common complaint among 28 Gauge shooters generally.