diff --git a/src/ranged.cpp b/src/ranged.cpp
index b7dc915656ac2..74ed2f22d959a 100644
--- a/src/ranged.cpp
+++ b/src/ranged.cpp
@@ -1707,7 +1707,7 @@ static std::vector<aim_type_prediction> calculate_ranged_chances(
     const recoil_prediction aim_to_selected = predict_recoil( you, weapon, target,
             ui.get_sight_dispersion(), ui.get_selected_aim_type(), you.recoil );
 
-    const int selected_steadiness = calc_steadiness( you, weapon, pos, aim_to_selected.recoil );
+    const double selected_steadiness = calc_steadiness( you, weapon, pos, aim_to_selected.recoil );
 
     const int throw_moves = throw_cost( you, weapon );