diff --git a/shooter_crossbow/init.lua b/shooter_crossbow/init.lua
index a0b3d34..9408970 100644
--- a/shooter_crossbow/init.lua
+++ b/shooter_crossbow/init.lua
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ local function strike(arrow, pointed_thing, name)
 				if groups.fleshy then
 					shooter.spawn_particles(hit_pos)
 				end
-				target:punch(object, nil, arrow_tool_caps, dir)
+				target:punch(puncher, nil, arrow_tool_caps, dir)
 				if config.arrow_object_attach then
 					local pos = vector.multiply(vector.subtract(target:get_pos(),
 						hit_pos), -10)