How can I get bullets to change direction when using Photon.Instantiate()?

Here's the code thats giving me trouble:

  Gameobject clone = (Gameobject)PhotonNetwork.Instantiate("projectile", transform.position, transform.rotation);
  clone.rigidbody.velocity = Vector3.forward * projectilespeed;
 

This bit of code is attached to an empty gameobject called "hand". The character is structured like this: Character>Main Camera> Hand. When I spawn a projectile, it does not face my current rotation.For example, I will turn my character to the left or right, but the bullets always travel along the z- axis. They should follow my rotation, like bullets coming out of the barrel of the gun that I am holding. I don't know what I am doing wrong. Can someone please assist me with this issue? Thank you.