diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
index 70e2210a4e9..4162ca9890f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/automatic.dm
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/m90
 	name = "\improper M-90gl Carbine"
-	desc = "A three-round burst 5.56 toploading carbine, designated 'M-90gl'. Has an attached underbarrel grenade launcher."
+	desc = "A three-round burst .223 toploading carbine, designated 'M-90gl'. Has an attached underbarrel grenade launcher."
 	desc_controls = "Right-click to use grenade launcher."
 	icon_state = "m90"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY