diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
index 966dd2caf32..ac988c2541b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
@@ -219,6 +219,10 @@
 	bolt_locked = FALSE
 	update_appearance()
 
+/obj/item/gun/ballistic/rifle/rebarxbow/shoot_live_shot(mob/living/user)
+	..()
+	rack()
+
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/rifle/rebarxbow/can_shoot()
 	if (bolt_locked)
 		return FALSE