diff --git a/Defs/Ammo/Advanced/12GaugeCharged.xml b/Defs/Ammo/Advanced/12GaugeCharged.xml
index cbf5f3baec..4dd0195265 100644
--- a/Defs/Ammo/Advanced/12GaugeCharged.xml
+++ b/Defs/Ammo/Advanced/12GaugeCharged.xml
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 			<armorPenetrationSharp>8</armorPenetrationSharp>
 			<armorPenetrationBlunt>14.4</armorPenetrationBlunt>
 			<pelletCount>6</pelletCount>
-			<spreadMult>17.8</spreadMult>
+			<spreadMult>8.9</spreadMult>
 			<empShieldBreakChance>0.025</empShieldBreakChance>
 		</projectile>
 	</ThingDef>