I totally agree for military purposes. For hunting, I do not feel that it is so important. Years ago I used to backpack in to hunt and I could see the need to have a backup sight. But even then I didn't have an iron sight on my rifle. None of my bolt actions currently have any iron sights. Most don't even have a front sight. My pump and lever action guns do. My 2 AR uppers don't, but all my other semi's do except for my Universal Ferret Carbine. No irons on my Contender either. I always hunt with a sidearm. It has iron sights.