diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/init.lua b/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/init.lua
index 9107b745b6..b265df834f 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/init.lua
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_achievements/init.lua
@@ -156,7 +156,8 @@ awards.register_achievement("mcl:onARail", {
 awards.register_achievement("mcl:snipeSkeleton", {
 	title = S("Sniper Duel"),
 	-- TODO: This achievement should be for killing, not hitting
-	description = S("Hit a skeleton, wither skeleton or stray by bow and arrow from a distance of at least 50 meters."),
+	-- TODO: The range should be 50, not 20. Nerfed because of reduced bow range
+	description = S("Hit a skeleton, wither skeleton or stray by bow and arrow from a distance of at least 20 meters."),
 	icon = "mcl_throwing_bow.png",
 })
 
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/arrow.lua
index bfa2d144f8..21fc6c955a 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_throwing/arrow.lua
@@ -95,8 +95,9 @@ THROWING_ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 					end
 
 					-- Achievement for hitting skeleton, wither skeleton or stray (TODO) with an arrow at least 50 meters away
+					-- NOTE: Range has been reduced because mobs unload much earlier than that ... >_>
 					-- TODO: This achievement should be given for the kill, not just a hit
-					if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() and vector.distance(pos, self._startpos) >= 50 then
+					if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() and vector.distance(pos, self._startpos) >= 20 then
 						if (entity_name == "mobs_mc:skeleton" or entity_name == "mobs_mc:skeleton2") then
 							awards.unlock(self._shooter:get_player_name(), "mcl:snipeSkeleton")
 						end