diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
index 4f7b280c931..b8adad970ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@
 	icon_state = "cshell"
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/rubber
 	pellets = 6
-	variance = 35
+	variance = 25
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=4000)
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/beanbag
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@
 	icon_state = "lshell"
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/scatter
 	pellets = 8
-	variance = 35
+	variance = 25
 	muzzle_flash_strength = MUZZLE_FLASH_STRENGTH_NORMAL
 	muzzle_flash_range = MUZZLE_FLASH_RANGE_NORMAL
 	muzzle_flash_color = LIGHT_COLOR_DARKRED