diff --git a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
index 6922bb043a1..063ecc4496d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
@@ -606,7 +606,7 @@
 		A = new eprojectile(loc)
 	else
 		A = new projectile(loc)
-	A.original = target.loc
+	A.original = target
 	if(!emagged)
 		use_power(reqpower)
 	else