Ruger mini-14 sighting problems? help?

The distance between your eye and the scope (eye relief) is important. Try moving your head back and forth in relation to the scope. The scope should be mounted so that when you bring the rifle to your shoulder the eye relief is correct.

If the stock is too long it can cause the problems you describe because it's impossible to properly place your head and eye behind the scope. If you are shorter than about 5 feet, 5 inches or so, that's probably a big part of the problem. If you are a lot shorter than that, it's certainly most of the problem.

A full-size rifle just doesn't work for children and folks of smaller stature. If that's your situation, you'll need a rifle stocked to fit you before you can achieve proper position, cheek placement and sight picture. Don't try to contort yourself to fit a rifle that's too long for you.

It won't work and you'll develop bad habits that will be difficult or impossible to change.

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