diff --git a/mods/ctf/ctf_combat/ctf_ranged/init.lua b/mods/ctf/ctf_combat/ctf_ranged/init.lua
index 2e58b65b9d..0870c3b6b2 100644
--- a/mods/ctf/ctf_combat/ctf_ranged/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ctf/ctf_combat/ctf_ranged/init.lua
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ ctf_ranged.simple_register_gun("ctf_ranged:smg", {
 	texture = "ctf_ranged_smgun.png",
 	fire_sound = "ctf_ranged_pistol",
 	bullet = {
-		spread = 2,
+		spread = 1.5,
 	},
 	automatic = true,
 	rounds = 36,