im finally feelin the flow of photoshop...actually took some time to read about it and i think it will pay off...this tile is the first since. blending is now a breeze. and its all about the layers...hopefully ill start pumpin out some mad fresh ones now..no more excuses..laf. :P

Those bullets look rather strange. I'm guessing you used layer effects... bevel/emboss? Bullets are all round, but here what you created is flat on the side. Observe how light relfects on a round and shiny object. Try to recreate the same effect using the dodge/burn tool (or airbrush with light/dark colour). Have fun experimenting, and you will be much more pleased with the results...