i think i've barely used the SCAR-L so i can't speak up for it. i tend to remember that it has quite a bit of recoil. for assault, i tend to rely on f2000/aek since they have minimal recoil and high fire rate. great for CQ and medium combat. works fairly well long range. G3A3 i use on occasion for it's power and long range (but small clip @ 21)