Ive got a g2 recon as well and its been great. with a ta11 acog and a vert grip or afg its perfect, their hunter model might be lighter and has a longer barrel i think. i wanted an all around battle & hunting rifle tho w the quadrail.I would check out the DPMS G2 series. They have reduced the weight in them to be more like an AR-15. I bought a DPMS G2 Recon and it is stupid accurate and I believe they came out with five new models in the G2 series, but don't quote me on that. Seriously check em out you'd be surprised at what they did with them.