diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/boxes_magazines/external/rifle.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/boxes_magazines/external/rifle.dm
index d95dbd03ec7d..fa4e6e8048af 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/boxes_magazines/external/rifle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/boxes_magazines/external/rifle.dm
@@ -60,11 +60,11 @@
 
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/ak47
 	name = "assault rifle magazine (7.62x39mm)"
-	desc = "A sharply-curved, 30-round magazine for 7.62x39mm assault rifles. These rounds do good damage with good armor penetration."
+	desc = "A sharply-curved, 20-round magazine for 7.62x39mm assault rifles. These rounds do good damage with good armor penetration."
 	icon_state = "ak47_mag"
 	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a762_39
 	caliber = "7.62x39mm"
-	max_ammo = 30
+	max_ammo = 20
 
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/ak47/update_icon_state()
 	. = ..()