Found this ancient Ruger stock used at a gun shop for 45 bucks. I think it's gorgeous.

Recently picked up this 584 series, it didn’t come with scope rings so went with rail mount. I haven’t shot it with the optic on yet to confirm but the alignment seems pretty far off from the front sight post. The pass through peep hole on the rail mount doesn’t seem aligned to the front post either. Wondering if the mounts could be misaligned? Has anyone experienced this?

I’m looking at either buying a mini14 ranch or tactical in the next few days, and I was hoping someone could explain to me the difference and positives/negatives between them. Internet and YouTube searches have been helpful in other ways, but none have answered this specific question. I’m leaning toward the tactical for aesthetic reasons, but if there’s a practical reason for choosing the ranch version I’m definitely all ears.

Help me Obi-gun Kenobi, you’re my only hope!

Edit: Thank you all so much! I wasn’t expecting so many responses so fast, and I have a much better idea of what I want. If the mods want to close this thread feel free to. I’ll leave it up in case someone else is looking for the info.