diff --git a/code/modules/crafting/recipes.dm b/code/modules/crafting/recipes.dm
index d61c901d1e5..5ac0d342449 100644
--- a/code/modules/crafting/recipes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/crafting/recipes.dm
@@ -421,29 +421,6 @@
 	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
 	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
 
-/datum/crafting_recipe/improvisedslug
-	name = "Improvised Shotgun Shell"
-	result = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised)
-	reqs = list(/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade = 1,
-				/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal = 1,
-				/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 1,
-				/datum/reagent/fuel = 10)
-	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
-	time = 5
-	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
-	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
-
-/datum/crafting_recipe/improvisedslugoverload
-	name = "Overload Improvised Shell"
-	result = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised/overload)
-	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised = 1,
-				/datum/reagent/blackpowder = 10,
-				/datum/reagent/plasma_dust = 20)
-	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
-	time = 5
-	category = CAT_WEAPONRY
-	subcategory = CAT_AMMO
-
 /datum/crafting_recipe/lasershot
 	name = "Lasershot Shell"
 	result = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/lasershot)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
index 4c29c02f3d4..50d5cbb6700 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/ammo_casings.dm
@@ -165,32 +165,6 @@
 	muzzle_flash_strength = MUZZLE_FLASH_STRENGTH_NORMAL
 	muzzle_flash_range = MUZZLE_FLASH_RANGE_NORMAL
 
-
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised
-	name = "improvised shell"
-	desc = "An extremely weak shotgun shell with multiple small pellets made out of metal shards."
-	icon_state = "improvshell"
-	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/weak
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=250)
-	pellets = 10
-	variance = 35
-	muzzle_flash_strength = MUZZLE_FLASH_STRENGTH_NORMAL
-	muzzle_flash_range = MUZZLE_FLASH_RANGE_NORMAL
-
-
-/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised/overload
-	name = "overloaded improvised shell"
-	desc = "An extremely weak shotgun shell with multiple small pellets made out of metal shards. This one has been packed with even more \
-	propellant. It's like playing russian roulette, with a shotgun."
-	icon_state = "improvshell"
-	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/overload
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=250)
-	pellets = 4
-	variance = 40
-	muzzle_flash_strength = MUZZLE_FLASH_STRENGTH_NORMAL
-	muzzle_flash_range = MUZZLE_FLASH_RANGE_STRONG
-
-
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/stunslug
 	name = "taser slug"
 	desc = "A stunning taser slug."
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
index b72a12e61b9..54fc6475c14 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/magazines.dm
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/improvised
 	name = "improvised shotgun internal magazine"
-	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/improvised
+	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/rubbershot
 	max_ammo = 1
 
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/improvised/cane
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
index b81b6a5690e..805c23f6c66 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
@@ -101,25 +101,6 @@
 	if(H.getStaminaLoss() >= 60)
 		H.KnockDown(8 SECONDS)
 
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/weak
-	tile_dropoff = 0.55		//Come on it does 6 damage don't be like that.
-	damage = 6
-
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/weak/New()
-	range = rand(1, 8)
-	..()
-
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/weak/on_range()
-	do_sparks(1, 1, src)
-	..()
-
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/overload
-	damage = 3
-
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/overload/New()
-	range = rand(1, 10)
-	..()
-
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/assassination
 	damage = 12
 	tile_dropoff = 1	// slightly less damage and greater damage falloff compared to normal buckshot
@@ -129,15 +110,6 @@
 		var/mob/living/M = target
 		M.AdjustSilence(4 SECONDS)	// HELP MIME KILLING ME IN MAINT
 
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/overload/on_hit(atom/target, blocked = 0)
-	..()
-	explosion(target, 0, 0, 2)
-
-/obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/overload/on_range()
-	explosion(src, 0, 0, 2)
-	do_sparks(3, 3, src)
-	..()
-
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/midbullet
 	damage = 20
 	stamina = 45 // Three rounds from the c20r knocks unarmoured people down, four for people with bulletproof