Apparently.
Ya know Joey you could just roll 2d8 instead of two separate d8's. But whatever, it's all good.
But remember for story's sake, post O-27 in spoilers as well. Typically I would like your posts to look like this.
The Kid aims down the sight of the barrel, the bike giving him stability as he fires off a round from his carbine. The recoil from the guns kicks but The Kid holds firm, watching the bullet fly through the air at his intended target.
[Begin Spoiler]Aka O-27, here's my rolls blah blah I knock the fuck out of his AC with 24.[/spoiler]