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This post made me think enough that I pulled out my 458 Lott and tried the irons in dry firing practice. I've changed the issue FS on this Ruger to the NECG white bead and that has made a big difference in quick acquisition. I agree with JB that fit of the stock makes a much bigger difference in speed with iron sight than in scope use.

I have a Leupold 1.5-5x Ruger ring QD set up for this rifle also but have come to use it more with irons in practice than I used to. Can't say that I'm to the point yet of relying on the irons as my primary sights for DG up close, but planning to get there with enough practice.