diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_ammo.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_ammo.dm
index cd5b2cf01a34..4c8d586d4d6f 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_ammo.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/dropship_ammo.dm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 	ammo_count = 400
 	max_ammo_count = 400
 	transferable_ammo = TRUE
-	ammo_used_per_firing = 80
+	ammo_used_per_firing = 40
 	point_cost = 275
 	fire_mission_delay = 2
 	var/bullet_spread_range = 4 //how far from the real impact turf can bullets land