diff --git a/_maps/RandomZLevels/blackmesa.dmm b/_maps/RandomZLevels/blackmesa.dmm
index f8829ea92a2..4fa20220832 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomZLevels/blackmesa.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomZLevels/blackmesa.dmm
@@ -4676,7 +4676,7 @@
 /turf/open/floor/iron/textured,
 /area/awaymission/black_mesa/hecu_zone_atrium)
 "ciB" = (
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/weak,
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/weak,
 /turf/open/floor/iron/textured,
 /area/awaymission/black_mesa/black_ops_entrance)
 "ciK" = (
@@ -5570,8 +5570,8 @@
 /turf/open/floor/iron/smooth_large,
 /area/awaymission/black_mesa/high_security_surgery)
 "dPS" = (
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/weak,
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/weak,
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/weak,
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/weak,
 /turf/open/floor/iron/textured,
 /area/awaymission/black_mesa/black_ops_entrance)
 "dQa" = (
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/~skyrat_defines/projectiles.dm b/code/__DEFINES/~skyrat_defines/projectiles.dm
index ac0085001cc..dd08d26514e 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/~skyrat_defines/projectiles.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/~skyrat_defines/projectiles.dm
@@ -22,10 +22,8 @@
 /// The caliber used by the Ripper gen2
 #define CALIBER_B577 ".577 Snider"
 
-/// The caliber used by the Oldarms 'Mk.11.4 rifle'
-#define CALIBER_223 ".223 Stinger"
+/// The caliber used by the Oldarms 'Mk.11.4 rifle', designed to be worse .223.
+#define CALIBER_223S ".223 Stinger"
 
 /// Caliber used by the giant anti materiel rifle in guncargo
 #define CALIBER_60STRELA ".60 Strela"
-
-#define CALIBER_A277 "a277"
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/aesthetics/guns/code/guns.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/aesthetics/guns/code/guns.dm
index 8c36dcb255a..ccc43793c33 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/aesthetics/guns/code/guns.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/aesthetics/guns/code/guns.dm
@@ -10,27 +10,50 @@
  * these updated, more consistent defines make it so that a single round's total materials should total 20% of a sheet, or 2 SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT
 */
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_BASIC list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 2)
+#define AMMO_MATS_BASIC list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 2, \
+)
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_AP list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/titanium = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4)
+#define AMMO_MATS_AP list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/titanium = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4, \
+)
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_TEMP list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/plasma = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4)
+#define AMMO_MATS_TEMP list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/plasma = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4, \
+)
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_EMP list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/uranium = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4)
+#define AMMO_MATS_EMP list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/uranium = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4, \
+)
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_PHASIC list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/bluespace = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4)
+#define AMMO_MATS_PHASIC list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/bluespace = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4, \
+)
 
-#define AMMO_MATS_TRAC list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/silver = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2,\
-							/datum/material/gold = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2)
+#define AMMO_MATS_TRAC list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/silver = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+	/datum/material/gold = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+)
+
+#define AMMO_MATS_HOMING list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1, \
+	/datum/material/silver = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+	/datum/material/gold = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+	/datum/material/plasma = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+	/datum/material/diamond = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+	/datum/material/bluespace = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.2, \
+)
 
 // for .35 Sol Ripper. one day, anon. one day
-#define AMMO_MATS_RIPPER list(/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6,\
-							/datum/material/glass = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4)
+#define AMMO_MATS_RIPPER list( \
+	/datum/material/iron = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 1.6, \
+	/datum/material/glass = SMALL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 0.4, \
+)
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing
 	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_BASIC
@@ -327,13 +350,23 @@
 	max_ammo = 20
 
 // GUBMAN3 - FULL BULLET RENAME
+// i loathe the above
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277
+// overrides for .310 Strilka-derived ammo, e.g. lionhunter ammo, because you don't want to give security the ability to print infinite wallhack ammo, right?
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/strilka310/lionhunter
+	name = "hunter's rifle round"
+	can_be_printed = FALSE // trust me bro you dont wanna give security homing wallhack Better Rubbers
+
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/strilka310/enchanted
+	name = "enchanted rifle round"
+	can_be_printed = FALSE // these are Really Really Better Rubbers
+
+// overrides for tgcode's .223 (formerly 5.56), used in the M90-gl - renamed to .277 Aestus
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223
 	name = ".277 Aestus casing"
 	desc = "A .277 bullet casing."
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/phasic
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/phasic
 	name = ".277 Aestus phasic casing"
 	desc = "A .277 Aestus bullet casing.\
 	<br><br>\
@@ -343,9 +376,7 @@
 
 // shotgun ammo overrides moved to modular_skyrat\modules\shotgunrebalance\code\shotgun.dm
 
-// i'd've put more can_be_printed overrides for the cargo shells but, like... some of them actually do have defined materials so you can't just shit them out with metal?
-// kinda weird that none of these others do but, whatever??
-
+// overrides for tgcode .50cal, used in their sniper/anti-materiel rifles
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/p50
 	name = ".416 Stabilis polymer casing"
 	desc = "A .416 bullet casing."
@@ -365,6 +396,7 @@
 	<br><br>\
 	<i>PENETRATOR: Goes through every surface, and every mob. Goes through everything. Yes, really.</i>"
 
+// overrides for tgcode 4.6x30mm, used in the WT-550
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/c46x30mm
 	name = "8mm Usurpator bullet casing"
 	desc = "An 8mm bullet casing."
@@ -385,6 +417,7 @@
 	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_TEMP
 	advanced_print_req = TRUE
 
+// overrides for tgcode .45, used in the M1911 and C20-r
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/c45
 	name = ".460 Ceres bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .460 bullet casing."
@@ -405,12 +438,14 @@
 	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_TEMP
 	advanced_print_req = TRUE
 
+// overrides for .50AE, used in the deagle
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/a50ae
 	name = ".454 Trucidator bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .454 Trucidator bullet casing. Extremely powerful.\
 	<br><br>\
 	<i>HAND CANNON: Fired out of a handgun, deals disproportionately large damage.</i>"
 
+// overrides for .357, used in the .357 revolver
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/a357    //We can keep the Magnum classic.
 	name = ".357 bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .357 bullet casing.\
@@ -418,11 +453,25 @@
 	<i>HAND CANNON: Fired out of a handgun, deals disproportionately large damage.</i>"
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/a357/match
-	name = ".357 match bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .357 bullet casing, manufactured to exceedingly high standards.\
 	<br><br>\
 	<i>MATCH: Ricochets everywhere. Like crazy.</i>"
 
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a357/phasic
+	desc = "A .357 phasic bullet casing.\
+	<br><br>\
+	<i>PHASIC: Ignores all surfaces except organic matter.</i>"
+	advanced_print_req = TRUE
+	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_PHASIC
+
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a357/heartseeker
+	desc = "A .357 heartseeker bullet casing.\
+	<br><br>\
+	<i>HEARTSEEKER: Has homing capabilities, methodology unknown.</i>"
+	advanced_print_req = TRUE
+	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_HOMING // meme ammo. meme print cost
+
+// overrides for .38 Special, used in the .38 revolvers, including the det's
 /obj/item/ammo_box/c38
 	caliber = CALIBER_38
 
@@ -443,11 +492,11 @@
 
 // The ones above are the casings for the ammo, whereas the ones below are the actual projectiles that give you feedback when you're shot
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/a277
+/obj/projectile/bullet/a223
 	name = ".277 Aestus bullet"
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/a277/phasic
-	name = ".277 PHASE bullet"
+/obj/projectile/bullet/a223/phasic
+	name = ".277 phasic bullet"
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c9mm
 	name = "9x25mm bullet"
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/ammo_workbench/code/ammo_workbench.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/ammo_workbench/code/ammo_workbench.dm
index 2b5ceef309d..6aef270c3de 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/ammo_workbench/code/ammo_workbench.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/ammo_workbench/code/ammo_workbench.dm
@@ -72,7 +72,6 @@
 		200000, \
 		MATCONTAINER_EXAMINE, \
 		allowed_items = /obj/item/stack, \
-		container_signals = list(COMSIG_MATCONTAINER_ITEM_CONSUMED = TYPE_PROC_REF(/obj/machinery/autolathe, AfterMaterialInsert)) \
 	)
 	. = ..()
 	set_wires(new /datum/wires/ammo_workbench(src))
@@ -275,9 +274,13 @@
 		creation_efficiency = base_efficiency
 	update_ammotypes()
 
-/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/proc/ejectItem()
+/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/proc/ejectItem(mob/living/user)
 	if(loaded_magazine)
 		loaded_magazine.forceMove(drop_location())
+
+		if(user)
+			try_put_in_hand(loaded_magazine, user)
+
 		loaded_magazine = null
 	busy = FALSE
 	error_message = ""
@@ -452,7 +455,7 @@
 
 	var/mat_capacity = 0
 	for(var/datum/stock_part/matter_bin/new_matter_bin in component_parts)
-		mat_capacity += new_matter_bin.tier * 75000
+		mat_capacity += new_matter_bin.tier * (40 * SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 
 	var/datum/component/material_container/materials = GetComponent(/datum/component/material_container)
 	materials.max_amount = mat_capacity
@@ -463,17 +466,6 @@
 	if(loaded_magazine)
 		. += "ammobench_loaded"
 
-/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/proc/AfterMaterialInsert(obj/item/item_inserted, id_inserted, amount_inserted)
-	if(istype(item_inserted, /obj/item/stack/ore/bluespace_crystal))
-		use_power(SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT / 10)
-	else if(item_inserted.has_material_type(/datum/material/glass))
-		flick("autolathe_r", src)//plays glass insertion animation by default otherwise
-	else
-		flick("autolathe_o", src)//plays metal insertion animation
-
-		use_power(min(1000, amount_inserted / 100))
-	updateUsrDialog()
-
 /obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/Destroy()
 	QDEL_NULL(wires)
 	if(timer_id)
@@ -511,6 +503,23 @@
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/attack_hand_secondary(mob/user, list/modifiers)
+	. = ..()
+
+	if(. == SECONDARY_ATTACK_CANCEL_ATTACK_CHAIN)
+		return
+
+	if(!can_interact(user) || !user.can_perform_action(src, ALLOW_SILICON_REACH | FORBID_TELEKINESIS_REACH))
+		return
+
+	ejectItem(user)
+	return SECONDARY_ATTACK_CANCEL_ATTACK_CHAIN
+
+/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/attack_robot_secondary(mob/user, list/modifiers)
+	return attack_hand_secondary(user, modifiers)
+
+/obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/attack_ai_secondary(mob/user, list/modifiers)
+	return attack_hand_secondary(user, modifiers)
 
 /obj/machinery/ammo_workbench/proc/Insert_Item(obj/item/O, mob/living/user)
 	if(user.combat_mode)
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/m16_variations.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/m16_variations.dm
index 7b548db9035..b8eaf9f38bb 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/m16_variations.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/m16_variations.dm
@@ -33,31 +33,30 @@
 	desc = "A double-stack solid magazine that looks rather dated. Holds 20 rounds of .223 Stinger."
 	icon = 'modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/icons/guns/gunsgalore_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "m16"
-	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223
-	caliber = CALIBER_223
+	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223s
+	caliber = CALIBER_223S
 	max_ammo = 20
 	multiple_sprites = AMMO_BOX_FULL_EMPTY
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223s
 	name = ".223 Stinger bullet casing"
-	desc = "A cheaply made .233 Stinger bullet casing."
-	caliber = CALIBER_223
-	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223
+	desc = "A cheaply made .223 Stinger bullet casing."
+	caliber = CALIBER_223S
+	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223s
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223
+/obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223s
 	name = ".223 bullet"
 	damage = 26
 	armour_penetration = 5
 	wound_bonus = -20
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223/rubber
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/oldarms/a223s/rubber
 	name = ".223 Stinger rubber bullet casing"
 	desc = "A cheaply made .233 Stinger bullet casing, now in rubber."
-	caliber = CALIBER_223
-	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223/rubber
+	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223s/rubber
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223/rubber
-	name = ".223 Rubber"
+/obj/projectile/bullet/oldarms/a223s/rubber
+	name = ".223 Rubber bullet"
 	damage = 5
 	stamina = 25
 	ricochets_max = 3
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/mobs/human_mobs.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/mobs/human_mobs.dm
index f597e8201c5..b83e961a701 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/mobs/human_mobs.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/mobs/human_mobs.dm
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 	minimum_distance = 5
 	icon_state = "blackops_ranged"
 	icon_living = "blackops_ranged"
-	casingtype = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/weak
+	casingtype = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/weak
 	projectilesound = 'modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/sound/guns/fire/m16_fire.ogg'
 	attack_sound = 'sound/weapons/punch1.ogg'
 	loot = list(/obj/effect/gibspawner/human, /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m16)
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/projectiles.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/projectiles.dm
index 8457ceb205b..2a0c77fa02e 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/projectiles.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/black_mesa/code/projectiles.dm
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-/obj/projectile/bullet/a277/weak
+/obj/projectile/bullet/a223/weak
 	name = "surplus .277 bullet"
 	damage = 25
 	armour_penetration = 10
 	wound_bonus = -40
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/weak
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/weak
 	name = ".277 surplus bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .277 surplus bullet casing."
-	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a277/weak
+	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a223/weak
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/code/guns/m16.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/code/guns/m16.dm
index 1cdd023c80b..9251c7aee70 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/code/guns/m16.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/code/guns/m16.dm
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@
 	desc = "A double-stack translucent polymer magazine for use with the XM-2537 rifles. Holds 30 rounds of .277 Aestus."
 	icon = 'modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/icons/guns/gunsgalore_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "m16e"
-	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a277
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
+	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a223
+	caliber = CALIBER_A223
 	max_ammo = 30
 	multiple_sprites = AMMO_BOX_FULL_EMPTY
 
@@ -38,8 +38,6 @@
 	desc = "A double-stack solid magazine that looks rather dated. Holds 20 rounds of .277 Aestus."
 	icon = 'modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/icons/guns/gunsgalore_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "m16"
-	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a277
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
 	max_ammo = 20
 	multiple_sprites = AMMO_BOX_FULL_EMPTY
 
@@ -73,7 +71,5 @@
 	desc = "A double-stack solid polymer drum made for use with the Amans Patriae rifle. Holds 50 rounds of .277 ammo."
 	icon = 'modular_skyrat/modules/gunsgalore/icons/guns/gunsgalore_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "m16"
-	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a277
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
 	max_ammo = 50
 	multiple_sprites = AMMO_BOX_FULL_EMPTY
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/modular_weapons/code/modular_projectiles.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/modular_weapons/code/modular_projectiles.dm
index 8edfcc4b5f8..16a9ba35f7f 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/modular_weapons/code/modular_projectiles.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/modular_weapons/code/modular_projectiles.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 // whatever goblin decided to spread out bullets over like 3 files and god knows however many overrides i wish you a very stubbed toe
 
 /*
-*	.460 Ceres
+*	.460 Ceres (renamed tgcode .45)
 */
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/c45/rubber
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 	weak_against_armour = TRUE
 
 /*
-*	8mm Usurpator
+*	8mm Usurpator (renamed tg c46x30mm, used in the WT550)
 */
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/c46x30mm_rubber
@@ -70,19 +70,18 @@
 	harmful = FALSE
 
 /*
-*	.277 Aestus
+*	.277 Aestus (renamed tgcode .223, used in the M-90gl)
 */
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/rubber
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/rubber
 	name = ".277 rubber bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .277 rubber bullet casing.\
 	<br><br>\
 	<i>RUBBER: Less than lethal ammo. Deals both stamina damage and regular damage.</i>"
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
-	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a277/rubber
+	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a223/rubber
 	harmful = FALSE
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/a277/rubber
+/obj/projectile/bullet/a223/rubber
 	name = ".277 rubber bullet"
 	damage = 10
 	armour_penetration = 10
@@ -96,17 +95,16 @@
 	embedding = null
 	wound_bonus = -50
 
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/a277/ap
+/obj/item/ammo_casing/a223/ap
 	name = ".277 Aestus armor-piercing bullet casing"
 	desc = "A .277 armor-piercing bullet casing.\
 	<br><br>\
 	<i>ARMOR PIERCING: Increased armor piercing capabilities. What did you expect?"
-	caliber = CALIBER_A277
-	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a277/ap
+	projectile_type = /obj/projectile/bullet/a223/ap
 	advanced_print_req = TRUE
 	custom_materials = AMMO_MATS_AP
 
-/obj/projectile/bullet/a277/ap
+/obj/projectile/bullet/a223/ap
 	name = ".277 armor-piercing bullet"
 	armour_penetration = 60