diff --git a/code/datums/ammo/bullet/shotgun.dm b/code/datums/ammo/bullet/shotgun.dm
index ccebda8c51..9504e3c1d1 100644
--- a/code/datums/ammo/bullet/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ammo/bullet/shotgun.dm
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
 
 	accurate_range = 8
 	max_range = 8
-	damage = 140
+	damage = 90
 	penetration = ARMOR_PENETRATION_TIER_4
 	bonus_projectiles_amount = EXTRA_PROJECTILES_TIER_6
 	firing_freq_offset = SOUND_FREQ_LOW
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
 
 	accurate_range = 8
 	max_range = 8
-	damage = 140
+	damage = 90
 	penetration = ARMOR_PENETRATION_TIER_4
 	firing_freq_offset = SOUND_FREQ_LOW