I played a game where the enemy sniper had an L96. It looked sweet, however, I didn't consider the sniper rifle itself, any threat during the game. Before the game, I was worried I'd be getting counter-sniped here and there, but this didn't happen. The ASR's looks and bolt handle look is lame, but it seems lighter, easier to move with, and your opponent will find it mysterious (unless they've seen it before, which I doubt)