diff --git a/shooter_guns/init.lua b/shooter_guns/init.lua
index 4d6fd9b..1326bff 100644
--- a/shooter_guns/init.lua
+++ b/shooter_guns/init.lua
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ shooter.register_weapon("shooter_guns:rifle", {
 		range = 240,
 		step = 30,
 		automatic = true,
-		tool_caps = {full_punch_interval=1.0, damage_groups={fleshy=6, ranged=1}},
+		tool_caps = {full_punch_interval=1.0, damage_groups={fleshy=7, ranged=1}},
 		groups = {snappy=3, crumbly=3, choppy=3, fleshy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
 		sounds = {
 			shot = "shooter_rifle",