diff --git a/src/game/shared/swarm/asw_weapon_sniper_rifle.cpp b/src/game/shared/swarm/asw_weapon_sniper_rifle.cpp
index f2ba70c24..58cfebf93 100644
--- a/src/game/shared/swarm/asw_weapon_sniper_rifle.cpp
+++ b/src/game/shared/swarm/asw_weapon_sniper_rifle.cpp
@@ -192,13 +192,14 @@ void CASW_Weapon_Sniper_Rifle::PrimaryAttack( void )
 	int iPenetration = 1;
 	if ( IsZoomed() )
 	{
-		iPenetration = 2;
+		iPenetration += 1;
 	}
 	if ( pMarine->GetDamageBuffEndTime() > gpGlobals->curtime )		// sniper rifle penetrates more targets when marine is in a damage amp
 	{
-		iPenetration = 3;
+		iPenetration += 2;
 	}
-	pMarine->FirePenetratingBullets( info, iPenetration, 3.5f, 0, true, NULL, false  );
+	int iWallPenetration = 1 + iPenetration;
+	pMarine->FirePenetratingBullets( info, iPenetration, iWallPenetration + 0.5f, 0, true, NULL, false  );
 
 	// increment shooting stats
 #ifndef CLIENT_DLL