L86

The L86A1 is a magazine-fed automatic weapon originally intended to provide fire support at a fireteam level. It has a longer barrel than the L85 rifle, on which it is based, and a bipod, shoulder trap and rear pistol grip, together with a shorter handguard. The extended barrel provides an increased muzzle velocity and further stabilises the bullet, giving a greater effective range. The weapon is otherwise identical to the L85, and the same 30-round magazines and sighting systems are used. Like the L85 rifle, it has a rate-of-fire selector on the left side behind the magazine housing, enabling either single shots or automatic fire.

Battlefield 3
The L86A1 is seen briefly reloading and equipped with a Holographic Sight and a Bipod in the Close Quarters gameplay trailer. The L86A1 can be seen with a magazine holding at least 45 rounds.