# Ripper Gun - Reload is interrupted when player stops aiming mid-reload

**URL:** <https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/ripper-gun-reload-is-interrupted-when-player-stops-aiming-mid-reload/71009>\
**Category:** Bugs\
**Tags:** acknowledged\
**Created:** [December 24, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/ripper-gun-reload-is-interrupted-when-player-stops-aiming-mid-reload/71009 "2022-12-24T02:41:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![gunquinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@gunquinn](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/gunquinn)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/ripper-gun-reload-is-interrupted-when-player-stops-aiming-mid-reload/71009/1 "2022-12-24T02:41:30Z")

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**Issue Description:**  
If the player is holding aim-down-sights and starts reloading the Ripper Gun, the character stops reloading in order to put away the side handle/grip for no reason. This interrupts the reload of the weapon.

**Steps to Reproduce:**

1. Launch Darktide as an Ogryn with a Ripper Gun as your ranged weapon.
2. Launch any mission.
3. Fire a few rounds.
4. Hold your aim button and press your reload button.
5. Whilst the reload animation is playing, let go of the aim button.
6. Observe.

**Platform:**  
Steam

**Player ID:**  
n/a

**Approx. Time of Issue & Timezone:**  
n/a

**Reproduction Rate:**  
3/3 (100%)

**Upload Supporting Evidence:**  
Unable to upload video example because of error with this forum. Sorry.

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**Author:** ![Saracen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90db22/32.png) [@Saracen](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Saracen)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/ripper-gun-reload-is-interrupted-when-player-stops-aiming-mid-reload/71009/2 "2022-12-25T17:58:41Z")

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I’ve noticed this, it’s kinda counter-intuitive and a little annoying alright.

I do wish it was a bit more fluid.