How "Loose" should release be?

[dep869]

Am fitting a new barrel to one of my sb2 frames.  The FAQ's and Handi basic 101 say the 'barrel release should be loose'.  My barrel seems to lock up very nicely.  Feeler gauge check is in spec's.  The barrel release can be wiggled around, although it's not as 'loose' as it is with the original barrel, which shoots great.  I have not fired the new barrel yet.  So....how 'loose' am I looking for? Thanks for any input.

Manion

[quickdtoo]

It will always be loose to some degree since there's nothing to hold it absolutely solid,  but it's usually loose enough to rattle if you shake the rifle with the barrel locked up which is how they come from the factory. If it doesn't rattle, latch engagement is likely incorrect. How much latch engagement does it have? Insufficient latch engagement will likely cause inaccuracy and maybe even pop open.

Tim

[dep869]

I smoked the latch and it is even on the outside with some engagement showing in the middle, although not as much on the outer edges.  I't does 'rattle', tho not as much as the stock barrel.  I think I'm good.

Manion

[quickdtoo]

Shoot it!!

Tim