diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
index cc9988e45e9..a8b64f428d9 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
@@ -214,6 +214,9 @@
 		/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 12,
 		/obj/item/inducer =  1,
 	)
+	blacklist = list(
+		/obj/item/inducer/sci,
+	)
 	tool_behaviors = list(TOOL_WELDER)
 	time = 5 SECONDS
 	category = CAT_WEAPON_RANGED
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
index 48d61a112f5..a7a1206db1f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/rifle.dm
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = "rebarxbow"
 	worn_icon_state = "rebarxbow"
 	rack_sound = 'sound/weapons/gun/sniper/rack.ogg'
-	must_hold_to_load = FALSE
+	must_hold_to_load = TRUE
 	mag_display = FALSE
 	empty_indicator = TRUE
 	bolt_type = BOLT_TYPE_LOCKING
@@ -191,6 +191,7 @@
 	magazine_wording = "rod"
 	cartridge_wording = "rod"
 	misfire_probability = 25
+	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
 	initial_caliber = CALIBER_REBAR
 	accepted_magazine_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/boltaction/rebarxbow/normal
 	fire_sound = 'sound/items/syringeproj.ogg'