diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index ad13d541d96..d9bcc547a72 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -378,6 +378,15 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	surplus = 0
 
+/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/sniper
+	name = "Sniper Rifle"
+	desc = "Ranged fury, Syndicate style. guaranteed to cause shock and awe or your TC back!"
+	reference = "SSR"
+	item = /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle/syndicate
+	cost = 16
+	surplus = 25
+	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
+
 /datum/uplink_item/dangerous/crossbow
 	name = "Energy Crossbow"
 	desc = "A miniature energy crossbow that is small enough both to fit into a pocket and to slip into a backpack unnoticed by observers. Fires bolts tipped with toxin, a poisonous substance that is the product of a living organism. Stuns enemies for a short period of time. Recharges automatically."
@@ -620,6 +629,38 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	surplus = 0
 
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper
+	cost = 4
+	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
+
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/basic
+	name = ".50 Magazine"
+	desc = "An additional standard 6-round magazine for use with .50 sniper rifles."
+	reference = "50M"
+	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds
+
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/soporific
+	name = ".50 Soporific Magazine"
+	desc = "A 3-round magazine of soporific ammo designed for use with .50 sniper rifles. Put your enemies to sleep today!"
+	reference = "50S"
+	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/soporific
+	cost = 6
+
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/haemorrhage
+	name = ".50 Haemorrhage Magazine"
+	desc = "A 5-round magazine of haemorrhage ammo designed for use with .50 sniper rifles; causes heavy bleeding \
+			in the target."
+	reference = "50B"
+	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/haemorrhage
+
+/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/penetrator
+	name = ".50 Penetrator Magazine"
+	desc = "A 5-round magazine of penetrator ammo designed for use with .50 sniper rifles. \
+			Can pierce walls and multiple enemies."
+	reference = "50P"
+	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/penetrator
+	cost = 5
+
 // STEALTHY WEAPONS
 
 /datum/uplink_item/stealthy_weapons
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
index 59bd7fb649b..1d9949173ad 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle
 	name = "sniper rifle"
 	desc = "the kind of gun that will leave you crying for mummy before you even realise your leg's missing"
 	icon_state = "sniper"
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 	weapon_weight = WEAPON_MEDIUM
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds
 	fire_delay = 40
+	burst_size = 1
 	origin_tech = "combat=8"
 	can_unsuppress = 1
 	can_suppress = 1
@@ -14,14 +15,15 @@
 	zoomable = TRUE
 	zoom_amt = 7 //Long range, enough to see in front of you, but no tiles behind you.
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
+	action_button_name = null
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle/update_icon()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle/update_icon()
 	if(magazine)
 		icon_state = "sniper-mag"
 	else
 		icon_state = "sniper"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle/syndicate
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/sniper_rifle/syndicate
 	name = "syndicate sniper rifle"
 	desc = "Syndicate flavoured sniper rifle, it packs quite a punch, a punch to your face"
 	origin_tech = "combat=8;syndicate=4"