L96A1

Random Ping · 02-17-2006, 08:19 AM

This is the new sniper unlock for those of you who don't know. Now according to the site that NavalLord gracious posted on another thread, it says that the L96 has nearly the same properties as the M24 and M95. (This site also says that the M95 has the same deviation as the M24, which I disagree with, but thats another issue). At any rate, is the L96 an improvement, or is it simply a new look for the same weapon. I haven't been able to get it myself to try it out since my account is stuck on 0% left until next rank, but if anyone else has, I'm all ears (or eyes as the case may be).

Here's the site:

http://wiki.bf2s.com/weapons/comparison

Amraam · 02-17-2006, 09:57 AM

It seems to be more accurate but with slightly less damage than the M95. but why have these as unlocks? The M95 is cool as its sweet powerful, but its shit how you have to reload after each shot. The default MEC sniper doesnt even hav to do that.

MyDixieWrecked · 02-17-2006, 02:39 PM

The L96 is much better. With the other sniper rifles it seemed about a 20% chance I'd hit anything, even when I let the sights "settle".

I get a distinct feeling of better accuracy with the L96.

NavalLord · 02-17-2006, 07:46 PM

When I used the L96A1 I found it to be exactly the same as the M24. Accuracy, power, and all that goodness. So I really don't see why its an unlock.

K_Shizzle · 02-17-2006, 08:29 PM

The thing is unlocks aren't meant to be an improvement, they are meant to be another option. Truly I would like to use that when MEC, since i don't like their auto sniper.

Rambo_Medic · 02-17-2006, 10:29 PM

Yeah it's just another option.

I'd break it down like this:

M24 - High accuracy, optimum performance but no "power" to penetrate. Also only available to US

M95 - Lower accuracy. slow shooting, penetration "power" Available to everyone

SVD and T88 - fast, weak, medium accuracy. no power to penetrate. MEC and PLA have to use this

L96 - Alternative for when you can't get M24. Same traits as M24 but possibly more accurate. Great if you love sniping but play MEC/PLA alot.

ManOWar · 02-22-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rambo_Medic

Yeah it's just another option.

I'd break it down like this:

M24 - High accuracy, optimum performance but no "power" to penetrate. Also only available to US

M95 - Lower accuracy. slow shooting, penetration "power" Available to everyone

SVD and T88 - fast, weak, medium accuracy. no power to penetrate. MEC and PLA have to use this

L96 - Alternative for when you can't get M24. Same traits as M24 but possibly more accurate. Great if you love sniping but play MEC/PLA alot.

I agree whole heartedly with the above. I got it and it seems like a terrorist equilavent to m24. I think it reloads a little faster and has slightly less recoil. I haven't used it enough to judge power / damage yet, but it seemed at least as accurate as M24 and as damaging. It seemed to be silenced or more quiet than all the other snipers.

BenSpazz · 02-23-2006, 03:32 AM

i wish they made it so it can shoot thru windows... then it would be pwnage...

ManOWar · 02-23-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BenSpazz

i wish they made it so it can shoot thru windows... then it would be pwnage...

Word!!

Dirtnap · 03-04-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ManOWar

I agree whole heartedly with the above. I got it and it seems like a terrorist equilavent to m24. I think it reloads a little faster and has slightly less recoil. I haven't used it enough to judge power / damage yet, but it seemed at least as accurate as M24 and as damaging. It seemed to be silenced or more quiet than all the other snipers.

Its funny really becuase the Accuracy International L96A1 its the UK's standrad issue sniper rifle not really used by the terrorist groups of the world.

In real life its highly accurate to about 1100 meters (max range on a good day is around 1200 meters) with good penertration up to around 900 - 1000 meters. Fires a standard 7.62mm nato round, has low recoil for its power and is very quick to reload and change mags. Should have the same stopping power of the M24 really.

I haven't used it in game yet but when I do it seems I'm going to disappointed.

Rambo_Medic · 03-04-2006, 04:05 PM

You wont, it's a good thing to have when playing MEC or PLA. Even when as USMC, it is much quieter so I'd say it is much better.

Fishfinger · 03-04-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ManOWar

Word!!

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grim reaper · 03-04-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishfinger

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Originally Posted by ManOWar

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Fishfinger · 03-04-2006, 07:16 PM

Ok word man :/

02-17-2006, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Random Ping Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Evergreen State (at least on the West coast) Posts: 1,293	L96A1 This is the new sniper unlock for those of you who don't know. Now according to the site that NavalLord gracious posted on another thread, it says that the L96 has nearly the same properties as the M24 and M95. (This site also says that the M95 has the same deviation as the M24, which I disagree with, but thats another issue). At any rate, is the L96 an improvement, or is it simply a new look for the same weapon. I haven't been able to get it myself to try it out since my account is stuck on 0% left until next rank, but if anyone else has, I'm all ears (or eyes as the case may be). Here's the site: http://wiki.bf2s.com/weapons/comparison __________________ It is not important that the glass is half-full or half-empty, but rather how the glass got that way.

02-17-2006, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amraam First Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 1,631	It seems to be more accurate but with slightly less damage than the M95. but why have these as unlocks? The M95 is cool as its sweet powerful, but its shit how you have to reload after each shot. The default MEC sniper doesnt even hav to do that. __________________ My BF2 Stats The cake is a lie!

02-17-2006, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
MyDixieWrecked Private Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 51	The L96 is much better. With the other sniper rifles it seemed about a 20% chance I'd hit anything, even when I let the sights "settle". I get a distinct feeling of better accuracy with the L96. __________________ My Stats

02-17-2006, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
NavalLord Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,105	When I used the L96A1 I found it to be exactly the same as the M24. Accuracy, power, and all that goodness. So I really don't see why its an unlock. __________________

02-17-2006, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
K_Shizzle Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, USA Posts: 1,258	The thing is unlocks aren't meant to be an improvement, they are meant to be another option. Truly I would like to use that when MEC, since i don't like their auto sniper. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin

02-23-2006, 03:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
BenSpazz Command Sergeant Major Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LaGrange, Ohio Posts: 716	i wish they made it so it can shoot thru windows... then it would be pwnage... __________________ My Stats

03-04-2006, 07:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fishfinger Major Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Shire of Wilts Posts: 3,508	Ok word man :/ __________________ Your message here My Stats